Early Summer Produce Surge Hits Southern California Farmers Markets

Key points

• Unseasonably warm weather patterns accelerated crop maturity across Southern California growing regions.
• Farmers markets in Los Angeles and surrounding counties are offering peak summer produce weeks ahead of schedule.
• Local restaurants are adjusting spring menus early to capitalize on fresh harvest abundance.
• Shoppers are advised to make market visits sooner to secure top quality stone fruit and summer vegetables.

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Sources and methodology

Reported from the public datasets below.

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index, food away from home
• Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
• U.S. Census Bureau - Monthly Retail Trade, food services

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