The start of 2026 brings a clear signal to the North American produce industry: the massive apple surpluses of the recent past are beginning to normalise. According to the latest data from the U.S. Apple Association, total apple storage as of January 1, 2026, sits at 147 million bushels. While this figure remains healthy relative to long-term averages, it represents a notable 3 percent decline compared to the 152 million bushels held in January 2025. For retailers, wholesaler

Date: January 12, 2026 Region: Singapore Wholesale Market If there is one theme defining the second week of 2026, it is divergence . While the broader market sentiment remains conservative, with buyers hesitant to restock aggressively, we are seeing two distinct stories play out simultaneously. On one side, supply tightness is driving premiums on specific SKUs like rockmelons and blueberries. On the other, we are seeing aggressive price compression in staples like apples and