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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Red Delicious are steady with good availability. Golden Delicious and Granny Smiths are both steady on smaller sizes 100ct and above, though larger fruit remains limited. Galas, Honeycrisps, Jonagolds and Fujis remain fairly steady on all sizes. Braeburns are steady, but limited. Pink Lady's are active due to limited supply and high demand.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good quality and sizing being seen, but due to lower yields as of late, a shortage is expected to hit around the holidays.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady as demand grows on 48ct and larger. Quality remains good.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain unsettled as Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Strawberries all begin transition to other regions. A wide range of quality continues to be seen.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains unsettled with fair quality. Supplies are limited as Salinas winds down and upcoming growing regions have yet to ramp up.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as CA struggles to meet demand. Relief will come from MI and Canada until consistent cooler temperatures are seen in the region
(CA growing region has surpassed 40 days of 100+ degrees).
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as low yields and inconsistent weather pattern continue to be seen. Common defects include bruising, mold spots and discoloration.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market continues to gain strength as supplies remain tight. Inconsistent sizing, discoloration are among the most commonly reported defects.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with improved quality and supply.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is leveling as Coachella begins production. Quality remains good with volumes steadily increasing.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets for both Red and Green seedless varieties continue to show signs of firming as volumes decrease. Quality remains good.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets are easing as new crops come on line. Quality is improving, however, mildew, seeder and insect damage remain a concern.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is gaining strength as supplies of smaller sized fruit tighten. Quality remains good.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supply and quality being seen out of Mexico.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Cantaloupe and Honeydew markets are easing somewhat as AZ beings production. Watermelons have eased with significantly increased shipments out of Mexico, creating a surplus.
Quality remains good overall.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady as harvesting wraps up. Yellow and Super Colossals are expected to be lighter this season. Quality is good.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is easing as supplies improve. Fruit peaking 72/88/113/138ct. Quality remains good.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is unsettled with slowing Red and Yellow production being seen out of Oxnard and Coachella still roughly a week away from providing any significant volumes.
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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 is steady with good supply and quality being seen for most varieties. Burbanks are are limited due to late harvest and additional time needed in storage.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supply and quality. Nogales is now the sole Western supplier with shipments expected to increase this week as demand rises.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active on all varieties and expected to remain so throughout December due to damage caused by Hurricane Irma. CA is currently wrapping up and Mexico will try to offset limitations with vine-ripened fruit, but supplies are unlikely to meet demand.
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