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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Red Delicious remain fairly active as new crop volumes continue to be light. Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and Galas are steady with better availability; sizes larger than 100ct are limited. Fujis steady as supplies improve (peaking 88/100ct), as are Honeycrisps (peaking 64ct-100ct).
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is steadying as supplies from Mexico and Peru continue to improve on a daily basis. Large sizes will likely remain limited through the end of the year.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is easing as demand decreases, however, larger fruit remains limited. Quality is excellent. |
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: POOR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Supplies of blueberries continue to be impacted by the transition to South America. Blackberry, Raspberry and Strawberry markets are easing as temperatures cool, but quality remains an issue.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains extremely active due to limited supply and weather conditions. Quality issues include brown bead, pin rot, under-sizing and immaturity.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains somewhat active as shippers continue to struggle in achieving jumbo sizing.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is once again active due to supply shortages and weather conditions. Quality has declined with poor condition and defects, including discoloration and inconsistent sizing.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady, but quality remains a concern. Inconsistent sizing, discoloration are among the most commonly reported defects.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is steady as supplies become available from multiple regions, however, quality remains fair.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady as volume and quality continue to improve.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady as quality for both red and green seedless remains good. The majority of harvesting is expected to wrap up in CA by the end of this month.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets remain active as supplies of Green and Red Leaf tighten further and heat and insect damage disrupt Romaine yields. Quality remains fair for all with ribbiness, seeder, insect damage and twisting being reported. Relief is not expected to be seen until Huron (2-3 weeks out) and Yuma (5-7 weeks out) begin.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market continues to settle as supply and quality improve thanks to the new crop. Quality is good.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is fairly steady as volumes increase out of CA and Mexico. Quality has improved.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Honeydew and Cantaloupe markets are steady with good supply. The quality of CA melons remain a concern, but AZ should begin ramping up within the next 2-3 weeks. Watermelon volumes remain light out of CA, but Mexican supplies seem to be picking up the slack with good quality being seen.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady as WA and ID beginning their new crop. Yellow and Super Colossals are expected to be lighter this season.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand exceeds supply on smaller fruit (88-138ct); this will continue to be the trend for the remainder of the season.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady as supply and quality improve during now ideal weather conditions.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Quality remains good with high Brix levels being seen.
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POTATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Burbanks will be widely available by late October. Reds, Whites, Yukons and Yams all have good quality and supply.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is fairly steady despite steadily decreasing supplies as the northern regions wrap up for the season. Zucchini continues to be more readily available than yellow squash, though both have been reported to be impacted by insect pressure.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Cherry and Grape Tomato markets are leveling out as demand softens. Roma and Round markets remain somewhat active as supplies remain lighter, however, consistent Mexican shipments coupled with lower demand continues to provide relief.
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