NEWS FROM THE FARM

BALDOR'S MARKET UPDATE

[Please note: Availability and sourcing are subject to change.]

News on what's affecting markets in January

2026 Food Forecast

2026 Food Forecast

Phew! What a year 2025 was. What can we expect to see (and taste) more of this year? Our expert Merchandising team shared their thoughts on what’s new and what’s next for the foodservice industry—from ingredient innovations to emerging flavors. Read our 2026 Food Forecast here.

Lettuce Relief

Lettuce Relief

Good weather in Yuma has brought relief to the leaf lettuce market. Green leaf, red leaf, and romaine pricing have all come down with good supply now available. Iceberg pricing has also settled in line with other leaf varieties. Butter lettuce is still running higher than other leaf lettuces but has come down from its peaks, with supply remaining limited. Romaine hearts have settled with great quality coming through our door.

Leafy Greens Update

Leafy Greens Update

The leafy greens market is showing signs of recovery after a challenging few weeks of weather-related issues. Arugula and baby green kale have both improved, with better supply and quality. Spinach quality is improving, though supply remains limited and pricing elevated. Triple-washed baby spinach is in the same boat—quality is better but supply is still very limited with pricing elevated.

Celery Crunch

Celery Crunch

Celery remains one of the hottest items in the market. Supply is extremely tight across all codes, sizes, and certifications—both conventional and organic are very short and limited. The supply crunch stems from significant quality issues and reduced yields in Oxnard, California due to disease in the fields. 

 

Scallion Squeeze

Scallion Squeeze

The supply of both organic and conventional scallions is limited. The market has been tight for weeks, with the holidays presenting additional challenges in recent weeks.

Specialty Produce Planner

Specialty Produce Planner

Just in time for your menu planning, we’ve put together a Specialty Produce Planning Guide! Based on arrival dates from previous years and ETA’s from our farm partners, these are our best predictions for our arrivals.