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Weekly Market Report for February 25th

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Courtney Coish
February 25, 2025

Welcome to the Bondi weekly Market Report, your go-to for all the highs & lows of the week! With February coming to a close and Spring produce nearly here, we’re just a few more gloomy days away from patio season. WE GOT THIS.

Before we dive into price changes and crop updates, remember that the Provincial Election is this Thursday—so get out and vote! Your vote is just as important as staying on top of this week’s market highs and lows.

Now, here's a preview of what we've got lined up for the week:

📈 What’s Up?: We're seeing price increases in red, gold, and striped beets, Cara Cara oranges, red Swiss chard, and coloured bell peppers.

📉 What’s Down?: Sea asparagus, blackberries, mini cucumbers, strawberries, heirloom tomatoes, and Kumato tomatoes are all seeing price drops this week.

🌟 Save the Date! Bondi will be at the RC Show bigger & better than ever! Come visit us April 7-9th at Booth 3013.

🍄Portobellos=Slow Growth: Portobello mushrooms seem to share our distaste for the cold. Last week’s chilly conditions slowed their growth, resulting in shorts last week with lower-than-usual yields.

🥖35% Whipping Cream: It’s back. After a production delay and increased demand resulted in some shorts last week, we’re back in stock.

🧀 Ashley Taleggio Locale: After a manufacturer delay last week, we’re expecting Taleggio back in stock today.

🍄 Local Farm Highlight: Heartee Mushrooms!

🌶️ Pantry Pick of the Week: Yakami Orchard’s Yuzu Kosho

Let’s dive in…

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

📈Price Increases📈

These items are experiencing a price surge this week:

  • BEETS (RED, GOLD & STRIPED) - Low supply and high demand for premium USA product is driving prices higher. In contrast, the Mexican product is currently less consistent and of lower quality, which is why we continue to rely on USA supply.

  • COLOURED BELL PEPPERS - Coloured bell pepper crops are tightening, pushing up prices for premium #1 picks.

  • CARA CARA ORANGES - Cara Cara oranges are now more expensive as only smaller sizes are available, driving up the price.

  • RED SWISS CHARD - Last week's low supply, combined with increased demand, has driven up Swiss chard prices.

📉Price Drops📉

These items have dropped in price this week:

  • SEA ASPARAGUS - An oversupply paired with softened demand has led to a drop in sea asparagus prices.

  • BLACKBERRIES - Following Valentine's week, the market is seeing excess supplies. With demand softening, prices are starting to drop.

  • STRAWBERRIES - Similarly, post-Valentine’s excess supply and softening demand are causing prices to drop.

  • MINI CUCUMBER - Canadian greenhouses are yielding more, so we expect prices to continue their downward trend.

  • HEIRLOOM TOMATOES - Similarly, Canadian greenhouse yields of heirlooms are rising, so we expect prices to continue to fall.

  • KUMATO TOMATOES - Increased yields from Canadian and Mexican greenhouses are causing prices to stabilize.

🌟 New & Newsworthy 🌟 

Save The Date! Visit Us at the RC Show April 7-9th

We're thrilled to announce that Bondi is back at the RC Show from April 7-9, and we're bigger and better than ever! Mark your calendars and swing by Booth 3013 to explore our offering, connect with our team, and get your hands on some sweet swag. We can’t wait to see you there!

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

  • Avocado (2105) - Last week, we encountered some quality issues with our avocados. With a tight supply and strong demand, prices remain high and are expected to stay elevated for the next few weeks—possibly even into mid-spring.

  • Caulini (7341) - We’re continuing to see low supply in the market which resulted in shorts last week. Caulini is back in stock now.

  • Ashley Taleggio Locale (8697) - Manufacturer delay has resulted in a gap in availability last week. We are expecting this to be back in stock today.

  • Whip Cream, 35% (6073 & 6830) - A production delay last week coupled with increased demand led to some shortages of our 35% whipping cream. Our stock is now replenished.

  • Portobello Mushrooms (2782) - Recent cold weather has slowed portobello mushroom growth, leading to noticeably lower yields.

🍄Farm Highlight: Heartee Mushrooms 🍄 

Heartee Mushrooms * Local Producer!

Meet our friends at Heartee—innovative gourmet mushroom producers who redefine "local" by growing their mushrooms wherever they operate. Using GlobalGAP-certified container farms, they harness compact, vertical systems to produce fresh, flavorful mushrooms while minimizing environmental impact and supporting local food systems.

Their mobile approach ensures peak freshness by cultivating mushrooms close to their customers, reducing both resource usage and transportation needs. Discover a diverse portfolio of unique varieties, including Chestnut, Blue Oyster, and Lion’s Mane, now featured in our catalogue.

Heartee cultivates a diverse portfolio of unique mushroom varieties — we currently have their Chestnut, Blue Oyster & Lion’s Mane varieties available in our catalogue.

Chestnut Mushrooms (10273)

Chestnut mushrooms have a rich, nutty flavour.

Blue Oyster Mushrooms (10505)

Blue Oyster mushrooms have a savoury flavour with a subtle hint of licorice.

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms (05158)

Lion’s Mane mushrooms have a delicate, seafood-like flavour.

🌶️ Pantry Pick of The Week 🍋 

Red Yuzu Kosho (8681)

Yakami Orchard’s Yuzu Kosho is a classic Japanese condiment and a true secret weapon among chefs. Fresh yuzu zest, red chilies, sea salt, and konbu seaweed combine to deliver a bright, spicy flavour with a subtle umami finish. A must-try for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts.

Culinary Uses:

Use it as a meat rub, sushi topping, or in marinades, stir fries, marinades, dressings, soups, eggs, and even pasta.

Green Yuzu Kosho (8680)

Similar to their red Yuzu Kosho, Yakami Orchard also produces authentic green Yuzu Kosho—using fresh green chilies instead of red for a crisp, refreshing heat.

Culinary Uses:

Use it as a meat rub, sushi topping, or in marinades, stir fries, marinades, dressings, soups, eggs, and even pasta.

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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