As we roll into late June, the updates are coming in hot—some prices are climbing, others easing, and a wave of new local arrivals is landing fast. Ontario greens are rolling in strong, garlic scapes have officially made their entrance, and English peas are hitting their sweet spot.

We’ve got the lowdown on what’s trending up, what’s prices are coming down, what’s fresh on the scene, and what’s on its way out. Plus, key product alerts, pantry and produce picks of the week, and a quick heads-up for Canada Day closures.

Let’s get into it!

📈 What’s Up? Prices are up on Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp apples, green beans, blackberries, and raspberries due to tight supply, quality issues, and shifting regional harvests.

📉 What’s Down? Prices are easing on dill weed and Tuscan kale as local product rolls in, with improved supply also softening the market on limes, eggplant, and taro root.

🌟 New Arrivals & Local Spotlight: Gorgeous Bulgarian chanterelles and organic garlic scapes from Cookstown Greens have landed this week. Local season is also officially underway for green, red, and Tuscan kale, Swiss chard, cilantro, and dill weed.

☀️On the Horizon: Local favas, gooseberries, baby bunched beets and carrots, zucchini, and cherries are just around the corner—stay tuned!

❌ Delisted/Leaving Soon: Here’s the scoop on what’s on its way out—check the details below!

🟥 Red Flags: Quick catch-up on last week’s shortages—details down below.

🚨Upcoming Holiday Closure: We will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st for Canada Day. Regular business and deliveries will resume Wednesday, July 2nd. Please adjust your orders accordingly. Thank you!

🍄 Heartee’s Blue Oyster Mushrooms: Heads up that Heartee Blue Oyster Mushrooms are temporarily unavailable due to some growth issues—subbing with regular oysters until mid-next week.

💚 Produce Pick of the Week: Sweet, snappy, Ontario-grown English peas—currently at their peak!

🟢 Pantry Pick of the Week: New Everyday Greens shot from Greenhouse Juice!

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

🌟 New Arrivals🌟 

We’ve brought in some beautiful Bulgarian chanterelles (Code 4317) this week — earthy, golden, and foraged at their peak. Perfect for finishing pastas, risottos, or starring on their own.

Also just in: local Ontario garlic scapes from Cookstown Greens (Code 6407) — crisp, punchy, and the ultimate seasonal swap for green onions or garlic. Use them grilled, blitzed into pesto, pickled or charred. You know the drill.

🥬 Local Spotlight 🥬 

Local season is officially underway for green, red, and Tuscan kale, Swiss chard, cilantro, and dill weed—fresh from Ontario and Quebec fields and tasting their best!

• Green Kale | Code 2597

• Red Kale | Code 2601  

• Tuscan Kale | Code 2590

• Swiss Chard | Code 3352

• Red Swiss Chard | Code 3358

• Cilantro | Code 2352

• Dill Weed | Code 2418

☀️On the Horizon☀️ 

As we head into late June and early July, keep an eye out for local fava beans, gooseberries, baby bunched beets and carrots, zucchini, and cherries—all expected to start rolling in over the next few weeks. Follow us on socials so you don’t miss their arrival!

Planning your summer menus? Grab our Summer Produce Planner—packed with anticipated local arrivals to help you stay ahead of the season.

❌Delisted/Leaving Soon❌ 

• White AAA Asparagus | Code 4699 — ast call! Our final shipment of European white asparagus has arrived. Once it’s gone, it’s gone until next season—get it while you can.

• Welsh Bros Asparagus | Code 8220 — Local asparagus season is winding down. Last year’s final pick hit our warehouse on June 24th, so now’s the time to make the most of it while it’s still coming in.

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

Gap In Availability

• Heartee Blue Oyster Mushrooms | Code 10505 — Heartee is currently experiencing some growth issues with their blue oyster mushrooms, and no stock is expected until mid-next week at the earliest. In the meantime, we’ll be subbing with our regular oyster mushrooms.

Last Week’s Shortages:

• Extra Firm Tofu | Code 3385 — Production delays caused a short, but with the new shipment in, supply should be steady moving forward.

• Red Watercress | Code 4479 — Demand is outpacing supply of red watercress from B&W, resulting in some shorts last week.

• Pico De Gallo | Code 3528 — A spike in demand due to Father’s Day led to shorts last week.

• White AAA Asparagus | Code 4699 — Supply is tightening as we near the end of the season—only about 10 days left for European AAA white asparagus but we got one last batch in today!

• Plain Greek Yogurt & Whip Cream 35% — A production delay caused some shorts last week. We’re back in stock now.

• Frozen Dragon Fruit | Code 8471 — Delayed containers are holding up our frozen dragon fruit. We’re expecting it to be back in stock between June 26 and the first week of July.

• Organic Meadow 35% Cream | Code 7668 — A delivery delay to our warehouse has resulted in a temporary short.

• Queso Cotija | Code 6026 — A recent spike in demand led to shorts last week, but the product is now back in stock.

🪴 Produce Pick of the Week 🪴 

Local English Peas | Code 8298

Fresh, sweet, and perfectly snappy—Ontario English peas are in peak season and tasting their best right now. Sourced from several local farms, whether you're tossing them into a risotto, folding them into pasta, or just popping them straight from the pod during prep, they’re a spring-summer staple that chefs wait all year for.

🥬 Pantry Pick of the Week 💚 

Everyday Greens Shot | Code 10926

New from Greenhouse Juice Co., this powerhouse green shot is like a reset button in a bottle. Packed with organic cucumber, spinach, kale, and kiwi—plus liquified spirulina, chlorophyll, and fermented sage—it’s a serious nutrient boost in just a few ounces.

Balanced with apple, lemon, mint extract, and a hit of ACV + black pepper for absorption, it’s the perfect way to start the day or punch up a wellness menu.