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Commodities Snapshot Report
For the week of July 27, 2026
Quickly review the latest weekly snapshot on all major commodities!
And for a deeper dive, scroll to the CommodityONE Reports below.
There’s no commodity update this week, but we’ll be back next week with fresh insights to keep your operation one step ahead!
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Grains
Grain markets moved higher as geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices fueled renewed buying activity. Wheat experienced the strongest gains following disruptions affecting Russian export routes and continued uncertainty surrounding Black Sea shipping.
Outlook: Grain markets are expected to remain volatile, making forward purchasing strategies and ongoing market monitoring increasingly valuable.
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Beef
Beef production increased modestly last week but continues to trail last year, with year-to-date output down 5.8% due to historically tight cattle inventories. While wholesale beef values softened across many cuts, retail beef prices remain near record highs, highlighting continued supply constraints throughout the market.
Outlook: Expect elevated beef costs to persist, making contract optimization and strategic protein mix decisions increasingly important for protecting margins.
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Dairy
Cheese markets continued to strengthen, with block cheese prices climbing nearly 16% over the past month, while butter, dry whey, and nonfat dry milk moved lower. Expanding milk production continues to support cheese supplies, helping reduce the likelihood of significant supply disruptions despite recent price gains.
Outlook: Cheese costs may remain firm in the short term, but healthy milk production should help moderate additional upward price pressure.
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Poultry
Chicken supplies continue to improve, with production running roughly 2% above last year’s levels thanks to higher slaughter volumes and heavier bird weights. Market pricing was mixed last week, with wings and leg quarters moving higher while breasts and tenderloins remained relatively stable. Although supply remains favorable, producer margins have fallen to three-year lows, which could eventually influence future production levels.
Outlook: Poultry remains one of the more stable protein categories, but procurement teams should monitor production trends for signs of tightening supply later this year.
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Pork
Pork production eased slightly week over week, although year-to-date production remains modestly ahead of last year because of heavier hog weights. Pricing remains mixed across the category, with bacon continuing to perform favorably while pepperoni and sausage remain elevated due to higher trim costs. Recent weakness in pork trim pricing may begin easing pressure on processed pork products in the months ahead.
Outlook: Pork continues to offer relatively stable purchasing opportunities, with improving trim markets creating potential cost relief for value-added products.
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Seafood
Shrimp pricing continued to soften, with import prices reaching their lowest monthly average since September 2024 as stronger import volumes increased available supply. Current market conditions present favorable purchasing opportunities, although seasonal demand is expected to support higher pricing later this year.
Outlook: Current shrimp pricing creates an attractive buying window before expected seasonal increases heading into the fourth quarter.
Past Reports
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Weekly Produce Reports
Weekly reports for all regions. Current conditions, market trends, historic projections, insider alerts – and all at your fingertips!
July 30, 2026 – Tomato production continues to fluctuate in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia due to rain, while Mexico’s production of Rounds and Romas remains steady. We are finally starting to see some relief in the Snacking Tomato market, but we still expect some challenges over the next …
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Weekly Commodity Reports
Detailed Commodity Reports and video Hot Takes from ArrowStream, for those in need of more in-depth reporting.
CommodityONE Market Report
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CommodityONE Hot Takes
Paul Savage, Director of Commodities at ArrowStream, presents the latest CommodityONE Hot Takes.
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Past CommodityONE Updates
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