Market Report- Week Beginning February 9th, 2025
What’s Fresh & What’s Trending
February is here, and love is in the air—and in the produce aisle! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, berries are stealing the spotlight. Raspberries and strawberries are riding the romance wave, meaning prices are heading up which is typical at this time of the year (because why settle for basic chocolate when you can have a heart full of fresh, juicy berries?). But if you’re looking for a sweet deal, blackberries are priced low right now, and all berries — including blueberries — are looking phenomenal. If chocolate-covered berries are on your menu, now’s the time to stock up!
Beyond the berry buzz, there’s plenty more to love:
- Asparagus prices are low, making it the perfect time to get creative with those spears. Roasted, grilled, pureed—you name it!
- Broccoli & Cauliflower are as tender as can be, and prices are nice and low. Great news for those winter comfort dishes!
- Jumbo Carrots—big, bold, and budget-friendly.
- Eggplant from Ontario Greenhouses are shining—firm, glossy, and perfect for all your parm, baba ganoush, and grilled veggie stacks.
- Cream & Brown Button Mushrooms—fantastic quality, earthy and delicious, just the way they should be.
- Ontario Powerhouse—90% of our potatoes & tomatoes are from Ontario right now, giving you top-quality local produce at its best.
- Peppers—prices are down, and we’ve shifted sourcing to Mexico. Expect vibrant colors and crisp textures!
- Leafy greens & oranges—still coming from the U.S. for now, along with a few other staples.
- Zucchini—absolutely stellar right now. Sauté it, grill it, spiralize it—no wrong way to enjoy it!
- Avocados—prices are easing up, so go ahead and add that extra scoop of guac.
- Beets deserve a special shoutout. These beauties are Ontario-grown, perfect for warm winter dishes, and available in regular and mini top varieties. Roasted, pickled, or shaved raw into salads, they bring color and depth to every plate.
February may be cold, but these deals are hot! Stay ahead of the trends and keep your menus vibrant with the best seasonal picks.
That’s a wrap for this month—stay fresh, stay creative, and happy cooking!