Welcome to this week’s Market Report! No, you didn’t just fall for clickbait—local strawberries are officially arriving later this week, and it’s a sure sign that summer’s not far off.

The warehouse is buzzing. The drivers are running on caffeine and playlists. The reps are glued to their phones. Local product’s starting to roll in, and the pace is picking up fast. We’re not quite at full summer chaos—but we can see it from here. And honestly? We love this stretch.

But enough about us—here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

📈 What’s Up?: Prices are climbing on a few key items: select tomatoes, red peppers, broccoli crowns, and mini sweet peppers. Crop gaps and seasonal shifts are to blame, but things should ease up as local product kicks in.

📉 What’s Down?: Better supply = better pricing. Brussels sprouts, green beans, limes, blueberries, and watermelon are all trending down this week—and quality’s looking great across the board.

🌟 New Arrivals: Meet Bunster’s—Montreal born and bun-obsessed. Their signature Buntreal brioche bun (code 11229) is now in stock.

☀️On the Horizon: Here’s what to keep an eye out for in the coming weeks: local strawberries (landing later this week!), green strawberries, French breakfast radishes, baby turnips, kohlrabi, garlic scapes, English peas, and fava beans.

🟥 Red Flags: Heads up—we’re in a 2–3 week gap on gold, red, and striped baby beets due to quality issues in the growing region. Last week’s shortages (Castelvetrano olives, mayo, and green yuzu kosho) are mostly resolved—most items are back in stock or landing soon.

🍓 Local Farm Highlight: Tigchelaar Berry Farms is back! Their first harvest of local, day-neutral strawberries lands later this week—learn more about this local grower and keep an eye on the app, ordering site, and our socials, for the drop.

🍄 Produce Pick of the Week: Wild-foraged BC morels (code 5062) are peaking—great price, excellent quality, limited season.

🫒 Pantry Pick of the Week: Introducing Bondi’s private label olive oil (code 5674)—now available.

Let’s dive in…

Market Recap: What's Up, What's Down

🌟 New Arrivals🌟 

Bunster’s “Buntreal” Brioche Buns (11229)

Meet Bunster’s, a Montreal-based company that does one thing and does it exceptionally well: the Buntreal. This is no ordinary bun—it’s a hybrid of brioche softness, potato roll structure, and that signature Montreal bagel chew.

Made in small batches in Montreal, the Buntreal is dairy-free, kosher-certified, and freezer-friendly. It holds its own—no falling apart mid-bite—and fits right in wherever you need a great, dependable bun: burgers, sandwiches, brunch, you name it.

Now available at Bondi—code 11229 to add it to your next order!

🍓 Local Farm Spotlight: Tigchelaar Berry Farm🍓 

The first harvest of Tigchelaar Ontario strawberries is hitting our warehouse later this week!

So—what better time to shine a light on one of our favourite local growers?

The Tigchelaar family’s been growing strawberries for generations—starting in Stoney Creek, then Binbrook, and now Niagara, where brothers Dan and Jeff are carrying on the legacy.

Back in the early ’90s, they started growing day-neutral strawberries after studying how growers in other regions were extending their seasons. These plants fruit steadily from May through October, no matter the day length—giving chefs a longer stretch of peak local berries to work with.

Today, they’re one of Ontario’s leading strawberry growers—and a go-to for chefs who care about flavour, consistency, and local product that shows up strong.

Keep an eye on the app, ordering site, and socials—they’ll be landing soon!

🚩Red Flags🚩: Last Week's Supply & Quality Recap

Gap In Availability:

• Gold, Red & Striped Baby Beets (2167, 2175 & 2182) - We'll see a 2-3 week gap on beets from Babe Farms due to quality issues in the growing region

Last Week’s Shortages:

• Castelvetrano Olives (6507 & 7530) - Castelvetrano olives are back in stock after a transportation delay caused by a warehouse hold-up. Now available and ready to order.

• Mayonnaise (7616)- Mayonnaise is back in stock following a delivery delay—now available and ready to order.

• Green Yuzu Kosho (8680) - Green Yuzu Kosho delivery delayed—expected to arrive by the end of the week.

🍄 Produce Pick of the Week🍄 

BC Wild-Foraged Morels (5062)

We’re deep into wild morel season, and the BC foraged haul is looking real good right now—meaty, earthy, loaded with umami. These mushrooms love a hot pan, soak up butter like a dream, and bring that something extra any dish. Roast them, use them in sauces, pastas or risottos, shave them raw—just don’t sleep on them.

Code 5062 to get them on your next order. Limited quantities, great price, moving fast.

🫒 Pantry Pick of the Week 🫒 

Introducing Our New Private Label Olive Oil (Code 5674)

We’ve bottled something special—Bondi’s new house olive oil, a premium Greek and Italian blend that hits all the right notes: flavourful, balanced, and versatile.

Smooth with a clean, peppery finish, it’s built for dressings, cooking, and anywhere you want your oil to pull its weight. Your new go-to, all-purpose olive oil.

Code 5674 to try some out in your next order!