BONDI'S PERFECT PAIRS

Weekly Market Report for February 11th

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Courtney Coish
February 11, 2025

Ah, Valentine’s week has arrived, the annual festival of love, roses, and heart-shaped everything! Whether you’re crafting a menu so indulgent it should come with a gym membership, or just preparing for the inevitable stampede of lovebirds, we’ve got the lowdown on what’s sizzling in Cupid’s kitchen.

Plus, as always, we’ve got a pulse check on pricing trends—what’s holding steady, what’s on the rise, and what deals to jump on. Let’s dive in!

❤️ Perfect Pairs: Nothing pairs like…Elevate your Valentine’s Day menu with our perfect pairs.

📆 Closed On Family Day! Please note that we will be closed on Monday, February 17th. There will be no Monday deliveries next week.

💚 Asparagus: Yields are up, prices are down—now’s the perfect time to feature asparagus on your menu!

🌶️ Shishitos: Yields are on the rise causing prices to continue to drop. With 1 in 10 shishito peppers packing a spicy surprise, mix sweet with a hint of heat to your menus for Valentine’s Day.

🥚 Egg Shortage Update: Conestoga eggs are still in short supply due to ongoing supply challenges. Regular white eggs are being substituted.

🥬 Napa Cabbage: Prices are up as Florida transitions to a new growing area, while Mexico's supply is struggling.

💚 Olive Oil: Prices are on the rise for Partanna Olive Oil due to freight increases and fluctuations in the US exchange rate.

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

📈Price Increases📈

These items are experiencing a price surge this week:

  • PARTANNA OLIVE OIL - Due to ongoing freight increases and fluctuations in the US exchange rate, we’re experiencing a price increase on Partanna Olive Oil.

  • CHAYOTE - Chayote prices will remain high for the time being as the market transitions to Costa Rican product.

  • NAPA CABBAGE - Florida's Napa cabbage crop is transitioning to a new growing area, while Mexico's supply is struggling with subpar quality.

  • RED SWISS CHARD - As a result of fluctuations in the US exchange rate, we’re experiencing a price increase in our Red Swiss Chard.

📉Price Drops📉

These items have dropped in price this week:

  • ASPARAGUS - Mexican asparagus yields are increasing nicely, driving more competitive pricing.

  • SHISHITOS - Increased supply of shishito prices has continued to drop prices this week.

  • ROMANESCO - Romanesco prices have come down with the transition from US to Mexican supply.

  • MINI CUCUMBERS - Mini cucumber prices peaked last week and are starting to ease slightly, but expect them to stay elevated for the next month or so.

  • HOT BANANA PEPPERS - Increased supply from Florida is resulting in an increased supply and more competitive pricing on hot banana peppers.

  • CELERY STALKS - An increase in supply has resulted in a price drop in celery.

  • HOT HOUSE TOMATOES - Hot House tomatoes from Mexico are seeing increased availability, driving prices down.

💘Bondi Picks - Perfect Pairs💘 

Our Bondi picks for perfect pairs this Valentine’s Day will have your guests falling head over heels…

Prosciutto (10982) + Melon (2249)

Truffle Paste (7139) + Pasta (10669)

Goat Cheese (8093) + Honey (5468)

Strawberry (3346) + Brie (7740)

Fig (2505) + Balsamic Glaze (6212)

Tomato + Basil (2130)

And what’s a perfect pair roundup without some cheese, fruit & nut combos? Our specialty cheeses pair perfectly with our fruits and pantry staples for the ultimate cheese course.


Cheddar (10748) + Apple + Walnut (2839)

Brie (7740) + Strawberry (3346) + Pistachio (8546)

Gouda (10656) + Pear (3142) + Almonds (2813)

Appenzeller (6327) + Cherries (5182) + Hazelnuts (4121)

Goat Cheese (8093)+ Fig (2505) + Pecan (2829)

📆 Closed Monday - No Deliveries 📆 

Please note that Bondi will be closed on Monday, February 17th for Family Day. There will be no deliveries on Monday next week.

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

  • Potato Yukon Peeled (code 03534) – There was a sudden spike in demand of our Yukon peeled potatoes resulting in some shorts last week, but inventory levels were quickly replenished next day and supply is stable.

  • Raspberries (code 3227) – Limited availability due to inclement weather in our partners’ main growing region. Supply remains tight.

  • Chestnut Mushrooms (code 10273) – Slow Growth – Our grower is facing challenges with slow growth, leading to limited availability. However, we’ve got some stunning Yellowfoot (code 6886), Fresh Porcini (code 8328), and Fresh Morels (code 5062) available in limited supply as we kick off our Wild & Cultivated offering for the year.

  • Pacific Oat Milk ( code 06075) – Last week’s freight delay caused shortages, but we’re expecting a shipment to arrive today.

  • Frozen Raspberry Purée (code 8851) – Another freight delay impacted Boiron Raspberry Purée supply last week. We have supply on hand now!

  • Cut Sprout Cilantro (code 7756) – Our grower is experiencing slow growth, so we’ve made substitutions with our living cilantro to ensure availability.

💓Pantry Pick of The Week 💓 

Citra Dehydrated Fruit Garnishes

The perfect way to add that extra flair to your cocktails – dehydrated fruit garnishes from Citra! Elevate your cocktail game with a simple touch that looks impressive and tastes great.

We carry the following dehydrated fruit garnishes from Citra:


Dehydrated Lime Rounds (7872)

Dehydrated Lemon Rounds (7871)

Dehydrated Orange Rounds (7870)

Dehydrated Blood Orange Rounds (7873)

Dehydrated Grapefruit Half (7874)

Dehydrated Pineapple Rounds (7875)

If you have any questions about anything you see, feel free to reach out to your designated sales rep or our awesome customer service team at [email protected]. We're here to help!

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