When Canadian-grown fruits and vegetables reach the market — typically from June to October — prices in this category become much more stable.

Historically, during this window, price fluctuations are roughly half as volatile as they are during the rest of the year. The reason is straightforward: seasonal abundance and shorter supply chains anchored in domestic production. However, spotting real seasonal deals has become more difficult.

Many fruits and vegetables are now available year-round due to imports, blurring the lines of traditional harvest calendars. Still, our food culture and consumer instincts remain tied to seasonal cues. Strawberries, for instance, are a symbolic summer staple — even if other crops ripen before them, strawberries often serve as nature’s announcement........

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