NEWS FROM THE FARM

BALDOR'S MARKET UPDATE

[Please note: Availability & sourcing are subject to change.]

April 2025

Tariffs Update

Tariffs Update

In light of the recently announced tariffs—many of which are on hold until July—we wanted to let you know that we are committed to maintaining the highest quality of food, while recognizing how economic pressures affect your business. 

Read more about how we are dealing with the impact of tariffs here:
 
How We’re Managing Tariffs 

Egg Market Challenges

Egg Market Challenges

Good news is on the horizon for the egg market as commodity pricing is showing signs of improvement. While specialty eggs are facing availability constraints, we're pleased to maintain a strong supply of high-quality commodity eggs that are now available at a more favorable price, with fewer gaps in supply. 

Read more on the egg market here: Egg Shortage | Baldor Specialty Foods 

Local Season

Local Season

The local produce season is picking up, with peak-season spring items like garlic scapes, yellow and red spring onions, gem lettuces, dandelion greens, and stinging nettles becoming available. 

Asparagus

Asparagus

Cold, wet weather in California has impacted domestic asparagus availability. Volumes are expected to improve as harvests kick off later this month in New Jersey, followed by Washington and Michigan. French and Dutch white asparagus availability is limited but improving. 

Red Radicchio

Red Radicchio

Domestic and Guatemalan supply of both conventional and organic red radicchio is very tight, causing sell prices to rise. In response, we will be begin sourcing beautiful heads of red radicchio from Italy. 

Specialty Produce Planner

Specialty Produce Planner

Just in time for our menu planning, we’ve put together a Specialty Produce Planning Guide! Based on arrival dates from previous years and ETA’s from our farm partners, these are our best predictions for our arrivals.