APRIL 5 - APRIL 12, 2024

Mangos

April through July is peak season for Organic Mangos. Organic Round Mangos from Mexico are in good supply! Look for April to bring lower pricing and greater availability the more the month progresses in the Tommy Atkins variety. Expect some opportunities for promotion for Cinco de Mayo in the future. Organic Ataulfo Honey Mangos are returning to good supply as volumes are starting to increase with the current harvest region in Mexico.

Tomatoes

Organic Cluster Tomatoes are arriving with outstanding quality and will be promotable through the month of April with plenty of volume coming down the pipeline. Organic Beefsteak Tomatoes are sizing on the smaller side, but are steady with fantastic quality. We can expect sizing to get larger by the end of April. Organic Grape Tomatoes will be promotable through April with lots of deals available for stores looking to build satellite displays. Organic Medley, Cherry, and other Snacking Tomatoes are improving in supply and are expected to be more promotable by late April. Organic Campari Tomatoes are back in good availability. Organic Roma Tomatoes have become tight for early April, but should see some relief with product out of Mexico as we head into the end of April, just in time for Cinco de Mayo.

Stone Fruit

Organic Stone Fruit is on the horizon from California! Excellent and abundant crops of Organic Cherries are expected. Volume will trickle in to start around the first week of May, then quickly ramp up. Organic Peaches and Nectarines will be available in mid-May, and Organic Apricots and Plums towards the end of May. Look for excellent promotions this season in June and July.

Broccoli and Cauliflower

While excellent quality Organic Broccoli from California is still widely available, prices have increased. Fortunately, more North Carolina Organic Broccoli is coming soon as their season gets ready to start. Conditions have improved for Organic Cauliflower as harvests moved north to Salinas, CA. Early in April, supply availability is starting to return to typical levels, and prices will soon follow.

Colored Peppers

Organic Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Peppers are finally showing some reasonable pricing with product out of Canada and Mexico. Product out of Israel will remain available into about mid-April. After Israel, all product will be coming from Holland and Canada.

Melons

We can expect to see Organic Cantaloupes and Honeydew around mid to late April from Mexico. Then, they will be available in May from California through October! Organic Mini Seedless Watermelons will be available with very light supplies coming in. Pricing will be high, but volume is expected to increase in the coming weeks as Mexico spring harvests begin.

Lettuces

Some of the difficult circumstances affecting the California Organic Leaf and Romaine Lettuce category have reduced with sourcing from East Coast locations. The East Coast should maintain a consistent supply and high quality well into April as production moves from Florida to Georgia. Organic Romaine Hearts and California Organic Iceberg Lettuce are still hard to come by and expensive, but circumstances are going to improve later in April.