I live in the US. It used to be that reds would be the only variety for sale at the big packing houses in the last month to month and a half before new crop became available. For the last two years this has not been the case. New early fruiting varieties have pushed harvest back, and there have been disruptions to international fruit sales. Reds still have the advantage of keeping exceptionally well, but domestically this is seeming less and less important to consumers. If the food system faces serious stress reds will prove to be a practical choice.