Welcome to the Bondi Weekly Market Report, your go-to for all the highs and lows of the week. With summer officially behind us (kind of), we’re gearing up for some big seasonal shifts. Fall staples like pumpkins, gourds, and all kinds of squash are taking the spotlight—don’t worry, we’ll squash any doubts about what to feature on your menu! Thanksgiving prep is already on the horizon, so make sure to check out what we’ve got in store as we transition into the season.

Here's a little preview of what we've got lined up for the week:

🧡 Local squash is here! Check out which varieties we will be carrying this week

🥔 We toured Earth Fresh this week! Take a peak at what we discovered.

🥦 Rapini shortages and Broccoli quality issues continue.

Market Recap : What’s up, what’s down

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Local Produce Spotlight!

Squash is here!

Listed now:

• 6702 - SQUASH KOGINUT - 4 CT

• 6711 - SQUASH HONEYNUT - 8CT

• 3333 - SQUASH POTATO (DELICATA) - 40LB

• 3321 - SQUASH BUTTERNUT - BUSHEL

• 3331 - SQUASH PEPPER (ACORN) - BUSHEL

🥔 Dig a little deeper! 🥔 

Last week, our sales team got a firsthand look at the journey of everyone’s favorite comfort food — the potato — during a tour of Earth Fresh. From the fields to the factory floor, we gained an insider’s view of how they ensure each potato meets the highest standards of quality. Witnessing the sorting, cleaning, and packaging processes up close gave us a deeper appreciation for what sets Earth Fresh’s potatoes apart.

Coming soon! 🗓️ 

• Local Apples

• Apple Cider starting today! (code 1829 - 4 × 4lt cases)

• Chestnuts

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

• Rapini - We will be experiencing a gap in product availability. The issues noted below with broccoli are causing a trickle-down effect and also impacting rapini again this week.

• Broccoli / Broccoli - We are currently facing shortages and quality issues with products from Salinas, California, and Central Mexico due to increased insect activity and damage from Diamondback moth larvae, worsened by extended high temperatures. While this type of activity is typical for late summer and early fall, the conditions have been harder to control this season. Growers are working hard to manage the situation, and we are closely monitoring quality on our end. This is expected to continue until the end of this week.

• Peeled Garlic -Most major suppliers have now received their containers that were delayed due to the CN Rail strike, resulting in a price drop.

• Avocados - The avocados are still ripening at different times, and we’re noticing some that are still not quite ready. Unfortunately, Mission doesn’t have an explanation for this yet but we are keeping a close eye on them

• Cremini Mushrooms - We're still running short on #2 Product. It's growing at a slower pace and trying to catch up with the ongoing demand from the past few weeks. The availability of #1 Product has also been hit due to low yield and high demand, leading to some short shipments and the need to substitute with White #1 Product. But don't worry, we expect things to improve this week!

All Wrapped Up - Items on Hold or Finished for the Season:

• Pirate Produce - Heirloom tomatoes

• Local Rainbow Swiss chard

• Champagne Grapes - finishing this week

• Muscadine Grapes

Product Changes this week:

• Potatoes - We have an update on a few potato skus!

  • Reds – Minnesota is wrapping up their A Size product this week, so we’ll be moving seamlessly into the new crop from Manitoba.

  • Baker Counts – PEI supply is getting more plentiful. In just a few more weeks, we’ll have Canadian products available for all Count sizes.

  • Red Truck Label – We’ve got a good supply of Burbanks, Whites, and Yukons from our local Ontario growers.

• Baby Leeks - Back in stock after being gone for almost a month!

Weekly Pantry Pick!

Back in stock!

🌟 New & Newsworthy🌟 

Fall Decor Is Here!

• 3191 PUMPKIN

• 3193 PUMPKIN GREEN

• 4453 PUMPKIN DECORATIVE

• 3194 PUMPKIN PIE

• 3804 PUMPKIN WHITE (MINI)