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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Market remains steady with good quality being seen among all varieties. Most varieties are transitioning to the new crop; neither old nor new crops have any reported issues.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is unchanged. Supplies remain good out of Peru, while Mexican supplies continue to drop. Jumbos are limited.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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The market continues to strengthen with the start of the football season having increased demand, however, overall quality quality has improved.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are relatively steady with good quality being seen overall, however, heat is playing a role in inconsistent sizing and texture. Strawberry production is beginning to decline; expect market to begin to strengthen within the coming weeks.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is once again very active. CA quality is fair to good with occasional hollow core, mechanical damage, and discoloration. Mexican rains continue to affect the region causing fair quality and incidences of pin rot. Supply limitations are expected for the next couple weeks.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is gaining strength as sizing becomes a concern. Warm weather conditions have led to inconsistent sizing and stem-end breakdown. Quality is fair to good.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active with limited supplies expected for two weeks. Growth has slowed and fields are not ready for harvesting as planned. Quality is good with slight under sizing and larger jacket.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with plenty of supply to meet demand. Quality remains good.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains extremely active. Mexico is struggling with quality and condition and Baja production is gapping; quality is fair due to high temps. Expect product to remain short the next two weeks.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steadying with increased volume being seen out of Fresno. Quality has improved.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality and no major concerns being reported.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady and relatively unchanged. Iceberg quality is fair to good with some mildew, underweight heads, misshape, puffiness, and jumbo sizing. Leaf quality is good with seeder, ribbiness, and insect damage. Romaine quality is fair to good with wind damage, fringe burn, seeder, and insect damage. Lighter plantings and a stronger iceberg market are pushing the market upward. Spring mix quality is fair to good, weak texture is contributing to mechanical damage with fewer components available.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand continues to exceed supplies on all sizes as volumes plummet due to poor quality and high temps. Heat has caused some fruit to start dropping from the trees. Supplies are likely to be unsettled for another 2-3 months.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady, with fair quality being reported. Most defects are cosmetic only. Larger sized fruit is limited.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Watermelon
are all steady with good quality being seen.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets remain steady with good quality. New crop onions are looking very good with no issues being reported.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active with extremely limited supplies of 113ct and 138ct. Quality remains fair with re-greening and soft fruit.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady as domestic production increases for both Green and Colored peppers. Quality remains good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Quality remains good.
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POTATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good supply and quality.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market continues to strengthen as CA supplies remain limited with fair quality.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets appear to be easing as CA and Mexico increase output. Demand remains stable with fair to good quality being seen overall.
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