April 14, 2026 Market Report

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Produce

Tomato markets showed early signs of stabilization after prolonged volatility, while avocado pricing increased due to temporary supply disruptions. Broccoli experienced a short-term rebound but is expected to resume a downward trend.

Outcome: Produce pricing remains highly reactive to short-term supply changes. Operators should leverage real-time data to track fluctuations and identify cost anomalies, particularly for high-volume SKUs with frequent price swings.

Grain

Grain markets trended downward, driven by improved weather conditions and reduced drought exposure across key growing regions. Soybean meal was the primary exception, moving higher.

Outcome: Declining grain prices may begin to ease upstream cost pressures, particularly in feed-dependent categories. Tracking these shifts early can help operators anticipate future pricing movement across proteins.

Dairy

Dairy markets were mixed, with cheese and butter easing slightly while nonfat dry milk surged to a 12-year high. Seasonal increases in milk production are supporting supply, though elevated NFDM pricing may influence how milk is allocated across product categories.

Outcome: Diverging dairy price movements create potential discrepancies between expected and actual costs. Increased visibility into purchasing data can help identify where pricing shifts are impacting margins most.

Beef

Beef production continues to decline, with output down both week over week and year over year due to reduced slaughter activity. While boxed beef prices softened slightly, overall supply remains tight. Increased imports—primarily lean product—are helping offset shortages but have limited impact on higher-grade cuts.

Outcome: Ongoing supply constraints keep beef pricing elevated and inconsistent across categories. Operators should closely track variances between contracted and invoiced pricing, particularly for trim and primal cuts where market disconnects are more likely.

Pork

Pork production increased, helping stabilize overall pricing, though certain categories like ham saw notable week-over-week gains. Pork trim remains historically elevated, supported by substitution demand from constrained beef supply.

Outcome: Pork continues to present cost advantages relative to beef, but volatility at the SKU level persists. Monitoring substitution patterns and pricing shifts across trim and rib categories will be critical for accurate cost forecasting.

Seafood

Atlantic salmon pricing declined unexpectedly early in the year, breaking typical seasonal patterns. While a rebound is anticipated, the market is still adjusting following last year’s correction.

Outcome: Irregular pricing trends create both risk and opportunity. Operators should monitor category-level pricing closely to identify favorable buying windows and avoid overpaying during periods of correction.

Poultry

Chicken production continues to scale, with output trending higher week over week and forecasted to reach record levels in 2026. Despite this, pricing for key cuts—particularly breasts and tenders—has surged ~20% over the past month. Eggs have dropped to historic lows, with limited additional downside expected.

Outcome: Short-term price volatility remains elevated for high-demand chicken SKUs. This is a key moment to monitor invoice-level price changes and validate contract compliance, especially as increased supply may begin to shift pricing dynamics in the coming weeks.