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Stay connected with Bondi Produce & Specialty Foods through our weekly Market Report. We aim to keep you informed about the latest trends, market shifts, and developments, from local Ontario produce to exotic imports.
Table of Contents
Market Recap – What’s up, what’s down
Local Spotlight – Ontario’s finest
Red Flags – Get the scoop on shortages
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Please remember to stock up on your Saturday deliveries since we will CLOSED Monday, July 1st. Regular business and deliveries will resume Tuesday, July 2.
Market Recap – What’s up, what’s down
📈Price Increases this week 📈
These items are experiencing a surge in price this week:
Shishito Peppers (3019)- Expect higher prices over the weekend – tight market due to bad weather
Green Peppers (2988) – North Carolina Bells are a few weeks behind, and once again, the issue in California has resulted in unseasonable pricing and supply for these commodities.
Strawberries (3346) & Raspberries (3227) – The past few weeks have had a fortunate streak with fantastic berry prices, but now we’re returning to standard pricing.
Old White Cheddar Cheese (8102)
Roma Tomatoes (3431) – Mexican crop has dried up. Should see elevated pricing for a few weeks
📉Price Drops 📉
These items have dropped in price this week:
BUTTER STIRLING SHEETS (7724)
BUTTER UNSALTED GAYLEA (6119)
ENDIVE BELGIAN RED (4566)
ZUCCHINI YELLOW (3551)
Want to learn more about the industries top fresh produce commodities. Check out this Market Report from Produce Alliance
Local Spotlight – Ontario’s finest
Ontario Raspberry, Green Gooseberry and White Currants – All hit our shelves this morning! These will be extremely limited and first come first serve
Garlic Scapes- from Cookstown in 5lb bags.
Field Strawberries – Running into a gap in field straws with Tigchelaar. The excessive heat and rain have created challenging field conditions. If you need any for the long weekend, PLEASE RESERVE NOW!
Fava Beans – In stock and listed online for ordering
Pickling Cucumbers & Dill – Starting this week! Very limited, listed but if you want to do a big batch of pickles please reserve early or let your rep know so we can increase stock par.
Greenhouse Tomatoes have started! We have grape tomatoes (3410) and heirloom (3423).
Yellow & Green Zucchini – Local Ontario & Quebec zucchini is now in season!
Red Flags – Get the scoop on shortages
Short Ship Sparks Notes
French Beans – Specialty beans from Central and South America will be OOS for 2-3 months due to heavy rains and floods affecting the areas where our products come from – Local green beans is the best substitute
Heirloom Carrots w/tops peeled – Logistical challenges from Guatemala causing deliveries delays 2 weeks in a row
Red Cabbage – We’ve been having issues with red cabbage coming out of the US. It seems to be back to normal, with a trailer arriving today. Unfortunately, the sizing is small and we will sell as 50 lb cases instead of 12 ct.
Okra – Tight market due to bad weather in south America, supplier constantly shorting orders & no availability at the market
Shogun Mushrooms – Temporary shortage; no shortages projected for this week.
Parsley -Transition between multiple growing regions; affecting supply and availability and quality. Should see better consistency all around by next week.
Broccoli – The market is experiencing another extreme shortage of both 18ct and crowns. The terminal is very short or obsolete.
All Wrapped Up!
These items are finished up for the season or on pause. Ask your rep for recommendations on substitutes.
“YOOM” Black Cocktails Tomatoes – product will be gapping for the next 4-6 weeks as the vendor is transitioning crops. Kumato tomatoes will be the sub
Ontario Asparagus – Welsh Bros finishing this week! We should have two more weeks of the other Ontario asparagus. We will move back to Mexico/US when Ontario finishes.
Basil Bushels – Moving to lead time ordering. Pick ups are Tuesday and Thursday, please email order@bondiproduce.com the day before by 9AM to reserve
St. Brigid’s Butter – They are having a gap in production. We will not have any available until July 3rd. If you want to sub in Organic Meadows Unsalted Cultured butter for the next 2 weeks talk to your rep!
Morels & Chanterelles – if you need for an event let your rep know and we can special order. Will not be listed online anymore since shelf life has been unstable
For your consideration:
Crafted from upcycled Shiitake stems, Fable Pulled Mushrooms are an umami-rich meat subsitutes!
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