SoCal Farmers Markets See Early Peak as Summer Produce Arrives Weeks Ahead of Schedule
A shifted harvest calendar brings peak summer fruits and vegetables to regional certified vendors ahead of schedule.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Agriculture Supply
Key points
- Warm spring weather has accelerated crop maturation across Southern California farming regions.
- Certified farmers markets are stocked with peak summer produce weeks ahead of traditional schedules.
- Growers and food service buyers are adjusting inventory and menu calendars to handle the front-loaded harvest.
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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
- U.S. Census Bureau - Monthly Retail Trade, food services
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
- 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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