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Southern California Produce Market Updates
Practical produce market notes for restaurant and commercial-kitchen buyers. Follow changing availability, pricing trends and quality concerns, with purchasing considerations for businesses from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita.
New market reports are planned for Mondays. Each report reflects its publication date; contact our team for current product availability and delivered pricing.
Latest Market Reports
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Southern California Produce Market Update: Week of October 26, 2026
Fall produce buying update for October 26: new-crop Navels, celery, cauliflower, carrots and cabbage; strawberry, lettuce, tomato and green-bean warnings with practical foodservice ordering guidance.
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Southern California Produce Market Update: Week of October 19, 2026
Five supported foodservice buys for the week of October 19, plus lettuce, tomato, strawberry, bell-pepper, and asparagus cautions with practical specification and yield decisions.
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Southern California Produce Market Update: Week of October 12, 2026
What to buy, watch and adjust this week: apples, avocados, cucumbers and grapes look favorable while lettuce, tomatoes and strawberries need tighter ordering.
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Southern California Produce Market Update: Week of October 5, 2026
What we’d buy this week, where to be cautious, and practical swaps for Southern California kitchens: apples, celery, potatoes, lime sizing and more.
From Market Trends to Your Purchasing List
Weekly reports cover the products with meaningful changes and explain what those conditions may mean for menu planning, usable yield and inventory. They summarize independent industry reporting and offer practical buying suggestions. They are not a live price list.
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