FREE WEEKLY BUYING SNAPSHOT
5 foodservice markets restaurant operators should be watching this week.
Updated Monday, September 14th, 2026
Tender pricing remains near historic lows, with good supplies supporting a favorable buying opportunity.
BUY — CHICKEN TENDERS
Current market conditions continue to remain favorable for tenders, supporting continued forward buying where storage allows.
BUY — DOMESTIC SHRIMP
Supplies remain available, but football-season demand could begin tightening the wing market.
WATCH- CHICKEN WINGS
Lower yields from disease and insect pressure are pushing lettuce markets higher.
WATCH- ICEBERG LETTUCE
Supplies remain critically short across all sizes, with little improvement expected before October.
HOLD- ASPARAGUS
MARKET ALERT
BELL PEPPER SUPPLY ALERT
Red and gold pepper supplies are extremely limited while markets remain sharply elevated.
WHAT IT MEANS
Limit purchases where practical and consider alternatives until availability improves.
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