Market Report July 18th, 2022
This Weeks Market Updates
RUSSET POTATOES – ESCALATED
Russet potato markets continues to climb as supplies diminish. Many sheds will be finishing by the end of July. Quality is fair, and the new crops are behind schedule. Also to note, Fingerling potatoes will be short for 5 to 6 weeks.
MUSHROOMS – ESCALATED
Quality is good despite supply being lighter than expected. We continue to see lack of labor, shortages in component of growing such as peat moss, and other inflationary pressures. We expect to see this continue to be a challenge until some of the growing costs can get under control of this particularly labor intensive and cost sensitive item.
ROMAINE HEARTS (48ct) – ESCALATED
Quality remains good, and good demand continues. Light tips burn in the fields and potential for quality issues from INSV virus may be ahead of us. Keeping all eyes on it for now.