October 6, 2025

Weekly Market Report

Welcome to the Bondi Weekly Market Report — your go-to for all the highs and lows of the week.

We’ll just say it — the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the turkey. It’s the sides.

Sure, we’re a little biased. But let’s be honest — the real hero of Thanksgiving is the produce. The roasted, caramelized, herb-tossed, butter-basted kind that makes everyone go back for seconds (and still feel good about it, even though there’s way more butter than vitamins involved).

We’ve got all your Thanksgiving faves ready to roll — so let’s dive into this week’s Market Report and Bondi’s top menu picks.

🚨Closed on Monday: Bondi Toronto and Bondi Ottawa will be closed on Monday for Thanksgiving — regular deliveries resume on Tuesday. Please adjust orders accordingly to get you through the long weekend!

📈 What’s Up/What's Down?: Lettuce, asparagus, celery, strawberries & Brussels sprouts are up this week while yams, Napa, limes & broccoli crowns are down.

🍂Download our Fall Planner: Plan your menus with the season’s best — download our Fall Produce Planner.

🍠 New Arrivals: Limited Koginut squash and Puntarelle just landed, and McCain fries are now in the lineup.

🍓Finished/Finishing Soon: Last week for Ontario strawberries — see below for more seasonal wind-downs.

🍋 On the Horizon: Citrus and specialty fruit season kicks off next week with fresh arrivals and new additions (scroll for details). Cookstown’s first sunchoke harvest is also landing next week.

🟥 Red Flags:  A few shorts from last week to note. Details below.

🍂 Thanksgiving Menu Picks: Here’s what your Thanksgiving mise should look like. Check out our Thanksgiving Order Guide!

Market Recap

What's Up, What's Down

📈Price Increases📈

These items have surged in price this week:

• ICEBERG LETTUCE, ASPARAGUS & CELERY STALKS (2647, 2655, 2093 & 2317) - High temps and ongoing heat waves in California have stressed crops, reducing quality, yield, and availability, and pushing prices higher.
• LETTUCE ROMAINE (2687, 2689 & 2696) - Canada requires an E. coli Certificate of Analysis (COA), and that ongoing requirement — paired with tighter supply — continues to drive prices up.
  
• FROZEN BLUEBERRIES  (8165) - Poor yields this season — frozen blueberry supply is down roughly 40%, driving prices up. Expect elevated pricing through the end of the year.
• STRAWBERRIES (3346) - Poor weather in California has affected fruit quality and significantly reduced supply, leading suppliers to prorate orders.
  
• BRUSSELS SPROUTS (2225) - Prices remain high due to limited availability but our Quebec supply remains steady.

📉Price Drops📉

These items have dropped in price this week:

• JUMBO YAMS (3476) - Supply has stabilized resulting in prices coming down to seasonal levels.
• BROCCOLI CROWNS (2219) - Local supply was strong last week, but prices are starting to climb.
  
• NAPA CABBAGE (2234) - Improved availability from Quebec has brought prices down.
• LIMES (2720) -  Prices are down as supply and quality improve in new growing regions.

This Just In!

New Arrivals

Puntarelle & Koginut Squash

Top Tomato Puntarelle and Koginut squash from Bosco Farms have landed (in super limited quantities).  This will likely be the only order of Koginut we get this season so make sure to grab some while you can!

McCain Fries Now Available Through Bondi!

That's right, McCain fries are now part of the Bondi portfolio — bringing kitchen-tested consistency and that signature crisp to every plate.

Built for volume, loved for texture, and perfect for chefs who don’t compromise on quality (even when the rush hits). Oh, and of course, they're Canadian!

• Frozen Regular Straight Cut 3/8" Fries 6/4.5lb | 11885
• Frozen Coated (Extra Crispy) Straight Cut 3/8" Fries 6/4.5lb | 11855

Bye, Bye!

🍇Finished/Leaving Soon🍇

• Ontario Coronation Grapes - finished!
  
• Ontario Baby Artichokes - finished!
  
• Ontario Brocollette - finishing up next week!
  
• Ontario Tigchelaar Strawberries - Last week for Ontario strawberries!
• Honeynut Squash - Short season! Only a couple more weeks for this SKU. 

Coming Soon!

🍋On the Horizon🍋

Specialty Citrus, Persimmons & Jerusalem Artichokes

We've got some exciting new additions arriving next week including:

Supply Watch!

🚩Last Week's Shortages🚩

Discontinued: 

Effective Oct 19th, B&W will exit the Canadian retail bag market — the following products will no longer be available:

• B&W Watercress (Bag) 6/4oz | Code 3462 
• B&W Arugula (Bag) 6/4oz | Code 4128 

Last Week's Shorts:

• Broccolini | Code 2216 — Weather issues and a border delay have limited supply.
  
• Raisins Sultana | Code 2454 — High demand and delayed delivery caused a brief gap — now back in stock.
• White Radicchio | Code 4160 — We're in a two-week gap on U.S. white radicchio, Italian product arriving later this week.
  
• Red Watercress | Code 4479  — Weather issues led to prorated orders, but supply should normalize by November.
• Pompom Mushrooms | Code 5158 — Slow growth has limited supply, but they are back in stock.
  
• BDN Tomatoes Whole Peeled | Code 6502 — Back in stock after transport delays.
  
• Sprout Basil (Cut) | Code 7757 — high demand caused shorts on this last week.
• Avocado Chunks | Code 10943 — Truck was delayed at the border due to last week’s CBSA outage. Restocked and supply is back on track moving forward.

Must-Haves!

Your Thanksgiving Mise

• Brussels sprouts, squash, sweet potatoes, and root veg — the backbone of every great fall menu. Go whole or save yourself some prep time with our fresh-cut options — peeled, diced, and ready to roll. 
• Cranberries, apples, pear, citrus, and fresh herbs — for that hit of acid and brightness to balance the rich stuff.
• Onions, leeks, garlic, shallots, and celery — the holy grail of every stuffing, soup, and sauce.
• Maple syrup, honey, butter, and toasted nuts — that little warmth and texture that makes a plate memorable.