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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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CA is finished for the season. Red Delicious are steady on all sizes. Golden Delicious, Granny Smiths and Galas remain steady, but continue to be limited on fruit below 100ct. Fujis, Honeycrisps , Braeburns and Jonagolds also continue to be steady with better availability of larger fruit being seen.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is gaining strength as Mexican and Peruvian supplies decline. Larger sizes continue to be in lower supply. Quality remains good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady, despite limited supplies of larger fruit.
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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 is leveling out. Jumbos remain tight, but supplies should steadily increase within 2-3 weeks when the new growing regions begin production.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Quality has improved, but demand is now exceeding supply.
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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. Quality is improving, but discoloration remains a concern.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is firming as supplies out of CA and Nogales decline. Quality remains good overall.
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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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Red seedless market is gaining strength, while Green seedless find some relief as supplies improve. Quality remains good.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets continue to ease as new crops come on line. Quality is improving, however, fringe burn, 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 continues to gain 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 demand is once again exceeding supply on 9ct. Honeydew and Watermelon markets remain steady with improved supplies on all sizes.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady. Yellow and Super Colossals are expected to be lighter this season. Quality is good on all colors.
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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 active as demand exceeds supplies of both Red and Yellow peppers during their transition. Green peppers remain steady with good supply.
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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 being seen out of Mexico.
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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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