NEWS FROM THE FARM

BALDOR'S MARKET UPDATE

[Please note: Availability and sourcing are subject to change.]

News on what's affecting markets in June

Romaine Lettuce

Romaine Lettuce

Conditions in the Salinas Valley have reached a critical point for romaine. Soil-borne diseases and poor germination linked to March heat spikes and a cold, wet April have converged to suppress yields across all romaine codes, packs, and sizes. There is no meaningful relief projected until late June.

Fennel

Fennel

Supply is tight across all codes and pack sizes. Persistent weather anomalies, surging input costs, and shifting acreage have converged to reduce available volume and push prices higher.

Avocados

Avocados

Field pricing for avocados is rapidly increasing, due to shrinking harvest zones and surging domestic demand. Grade 1 availability is tightening, the peso continues to weaken, and dry weather is allowing growers to hold fruit for stronger returns. Relief is projected once Mexico's summer crop reaches full production in the coming weeks.

Apricots

Apricots

California rain has pushed the apricot season toward a supply gap. Availability is limited across all codes and expected to remain so in the near term.

Canola Oil

Canola Oil

Canola prices are correlated with crude oil markets—the crop is dual-purpose, supplying both food processors and biofuel producers, so when energy markets spike, food-grade supply tightens and prices follow. Expect continued volatility through the spring.

 

Spring & Summer Produce Guide

Spring & Summer Produce Guide

Just in time for your menu planning, we’ve put together our Spring & Summer Produce Guide! From the first ramps and green garlic, to the peas worth eating raw and the pencil asparagus that barely requires flash cooking, the season’s best produce awaits.