Welcome to the Bondi Weekly Market report, your go-to for all the highs & lows of the week. We’re coming at you a couple of days late thanks to the long weekend, but we’ve still got plenty to share! While the warehouse is winding down from the post holiday rush, we’re gearing up for seasonal changes, spotlighting local produce, and getting ready for the weeks ahead.

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

🧅 Torpedo Shallots will be out of stock until late September!

🍳 Deadline to sign up for a Fable demo is tonight at 4 p.m. Fill out this poll, and your rep will reach out to you!

🥒 Cucumber prices staying escalated. Expect elevated prices until the 1st week of October. Read more about it below.

🔥 Kennebec Potatoes new this week!

Market Recap : What’s up, what’s down

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Local Produce Spotlight!

📢New This Week📢

Almost at the end…

We will probably only see these items listed for another three to four weeks, so grab them while you can!

• LETTUCE ARUGULA "COOKSTOWN"

• LETTUCE SPICY MIX "COOKSTOWN"

• CORN ONTARIO "WELSH BROS"

• STRAWBERRY ONTARIO FIELD

• LETTUCE HEIRLOOM MIX ORGANIC (PIRATE PRODUCE)

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

• White Button Mushrooms - Increased demand and potential supply slowdowns due to heat waves and persistent hot, humid weather are typical for the end of August. We also see this during winter when extreme cold makes it challenging for grow rooms to moderate outside air before it reaches spores and blocks.

• Yellow zucchini - The crop has been having a tough time this season. The plants are depleted, and there aren't many to be found. Unfortunately, diseases have wiped out 60% of the crops in Ontario and Quebec, causing ongoing shortages.

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

• Torpedo Shallots - Our suppliers are all out of the old crop of Torpedo shallots, and the new batch is running late this year. We expect to start picking them by the end of September. But don't worry, we've got plenty of regular shallots in stock!

• St.Brigids Butter - We are temporarily out of stock. The next shipment is arriving on September 16th. Some new changes will kick in with our next restock in October.

Product Changes Ahead:

• Corn - the 60ct corn is moving from Ontario to Quebec crop this week. If you’re looking for ontario you can order the Welsh Bros 48ct bags!

• St.Brigids Butter - St. Brigid’s Creamery will be making product changes earlier than anticipated due to an unexpected surge in demand and production challenges. As a result, starting in October, there will be a slight price increase to cover increased operational costs. Initially forecasted for September 2025, these changes are happening 12 months ahead of schedule. St. Brigid’s has been actively working with the Dairy Farmers of Ontario to address these challenges and meet the growing demand for SBC butter.

Last Chance to Book Your Spot!

Fable mushrooms, launched in June, have been a hit! Now’s your chance to try them firsthand.

We’re offering exclusive 30-45 minute cooking demos at your restaurant and we have only 2 spots left. We’ll bring the ingredients; you provide the kitchen.

Interested? Choose an option below, and your Bondi rep will coordinate. Deadline is tonight at 4pm!

🌟 New & Newsworthy🌟 

• POTATO KENNEBEC - available in 50lb bags. Know as the ultimate 'french fry' potato with easy to peel skin. We’re looking for feedback on these so if you grab a bag and love it let your rep know!