Newsletter
Greetings! Welcome to our newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates, promotions, and industry insights from your trusted food distributor. Here’s a recap of what’s happening at Galli Produce.
Galli Produce Co. INC
Distributer to the Food Service Industry
A Primus Lab Certified Company
03/03/2026
ALERT We are in for a difficult Spring transition as poor weather in Florida has put increased pressure on Mexican crops. This, and ongoing violence in regions in Mexico has disrupted harvesting and transportation. Many row crops are impacted, Tomatoes in particular as well as Green Beans.
Avocados
Very steady market right now.
Bananas.
Supply is steady with slightly elevated prices.
Oranges;
The California Navels are in with good supply with average quality.
Other Citrus;
The Tango and Murcott tangerine are still in with decent quality.
Limes;
This item has tightened up due to recent rains and unrest in Mexican growing areas. Prices are high.
Lemons:
The California Desert and Arizona are in full swing steady pricing and good quality.
Grapefruit;
Riverside Rio Reds are in from the San Joaquin Valley.
BERRIES
Strawberries;
Have become a problem, rain damage has made it very difficult to even pack product.
Supplies will loosen up in the coming weeks as crops recover.
Blackberries;
Baja and Central Mexico both hit with rain. Quality issues are prevalent.
Raspberries.
Same situation as Blackberries. Quality Issues
Blueberries
Production from the Southern States have been hampered from cold weather. Mexico is trying to fill the gap. Product remains short as both East and West coasts pull from them.
APPLES & PEARS
All varieties have been excellent.
Softer Apples like the Golds and Honey Crisp are the first to show signs of storage age.
New items in are the Opal Apple and the Envy Apple.
Organic Honeycrisp, Fuji’s and Pears are in stock.
Mangoes:
Mexico has started shipping. Prices have been falling and quality has been very good.
Pineapples;
Offshore troubles seem to be behind us.
Seasonal;
Grapes.
Red and Green Grapes;
Steady stream of offshore Red and Green Grapes. Prices are firm.
Tomatoes Etc.
Melons;
Cantaloupes,
Offshore melons are continuing to experience quality issues.
Honeydews;
Mexican product now good quality.
Watermelons ;
Local supplies have finished. Mexican product has started; prices are up, quality has been decent.
Tomatoes~
As mentioned above, a multitude of problems have made Tomato products very expensive across the entire spectrum.
Heirlooms and Mixed Cherry Tomatoes:
All Mexican product now. Quality has been spotty between lots.
Eggs;
Some relief but spotty supplies are still an issue.
Asparagus
Improved supply and quality out of Mexico. Recent rains might affect production in the coming days.
Green Beans-
Mexican product;
a dual coast pull has made product expensive and scarce.
Brussels Sprouts :
This product thrives in cooler coastal areas. Prices are down and steady.
Celery;
Prices have popped up again all weather related
Green Onions;
Supply has dropped off some only to pop up again. Supplies should increase in the coming weeks. Prices remain firm.
Local Mushrooms supplies have increased.
Also, local Mushrooms include;
Maitake, Brown and White Shemjji, King Oyster, Cluster Oyster and Shitake. Lions Maine (call) are available.
Squashes~~Eggplants ~ Bell Peppers Cucumbers and Chiles.
The Bell Pepper markets will experience a transition from Mexico to the Imperial and Coachella valleys in the coming weeks. Prices are in the stratosphere as this time.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash;
Mexican product at this time. Prices have been steady.
BROCCOLI~CAULIFLOWERS~CORN
Broccoli ~
November and December rains hampered planting and then production. Supplies seem to be keeping up but quality issues persist.
Cauliflowers~
The same issues with Broccoli.
CORN:
Mexican product;
Affected by weather and local Mexican issues.
LETTUCE ~ ROMAINE~SOFT LEAF
Iceberg;
Again, November and December rains on top of young crops have caused insect and mold issues. Quality remains a challenge.
Romaine Lettuce and Hearts share the same fate as Iceberg. Rain and then sunny days create molds and attract insects which has been the case. Demand is high and supplies have been short keeping prices high.
Soft leaf lettuces have been impacted in the same way as Iceberg and Romaine.
Spring Mixes have been impacted and prices are elevated. As are Arugula and Baby Spinaches and Baby Kales.
Sweet Potatoes and Yams are in the mid-range in regard to pricing.
Potatoes have come down significantly .