Market Trends 10-4-2024

The market trends report for the week ending October 4, 2024 provides comprehensive insights into produce, protein, dairy, and commodity markets affecting the foodservice industry. Notable developments include concerns about Hurricane Helene's potential impact on fall crops in Florida and Georgia, continued supply challenges for items like pineapples and mushrooms, and improving but still limited lime volumes. The report details significant market movements in beef, with choice cutouts down 3% and mixed performance across cuts, while the pork market saw increases in lean hog futures alongside varied primal pricing. Poultry markets showed interesting dynamics with young chicken harvest numbers down 3.3% year-over-year, while dairy markets demonstrated mixed performance with cheese segments strengthening and butter trading lower.