January Update

14 Jan January Update

In January, the market is abundant with a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Citrus fruits are the highlight of the season, with lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges, mandarins, and tangerines being widely available.

Seville Oranges are currently available, but the window is brief due to the short season. Egyptian Oranges are expected to arrive this week. Additionally, we have some delicious oranges from Portugal, grown in the Algarve region which benefits from 300 days of sunshine and a soil rich in phosphorus and potassium, making them some of the best in the world!

Other available, seasonal produce includes beets, Brussels sprouts, butternut and other hard squashes, cabbage, kale, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, chicories like radicchio and treviso, kiwi, lettuce, leafy greens, mushrooms, pears, apples, quince, radishes, parsnips, turnips, and sweet potatoes.

Several items are currently experiencing shortages:

Tomatoes: Recent cool temperatures in Morocco have delayed the ripening and growing process, leading to reduced yields

Spanish Lettuce (Iceberg, Gem, Cos): Similar growing conditions are impacting Spanish lettuce crops, with reduced yields

Spanish Tenderstem Broccoli: Supply remains limited, but imports from Egypt and Kenya should help meet demand.

Thai Basil: Availability remains limited, although the situation is improving

Chives: Supply is tight but improving

Bell Peppers: Green, red, and yellow bell peppers are in short supply, with demand exceeding availability