top of mind news
Poultry
Suppliers are being faced with shortages on labor. Markets are volatile and trying to meet demand.
Beef
Prices are becoming more attractive to buyers. Market appears to be near the bottom.
Pork
Market has come down going into next week. Hams are falling due to low exports to Mexico. Plants are seeing increased labor struggle.
THE SEA
Seafood
Ports in California continue to experience backlog. Domestic shrimp is in good supply. Alaska snow crab quota has been cut 88%
THE GARDEN
Produce
There are constraints on value-added and processed items. The shortage on labor continues to affect the market.
THE KITCHEN SINK
Dairy
Mozzarella and natural cheese prices were down. Tight cream supplies force butter up. Eggs are in low demand.
Grain
Futures prices moved lower. Harvest is nearing its end. Canola & Palm Oil moves higher.
