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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Markets remain steady with good supply and quality being seen.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is easing as more regions begin production. Quality remains fair to good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are strengthening as Cinco De Mayo and Mother's Day near. CA volumes are steadily increasing. Quality remains good.
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BANANAS
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Market remains steady with good volume. Quality continues to be good overall.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Strawberry market remains active due to continued rains having impacted harvests. Rain damage, white shoulders and pin rot are the most commonly reported defects. Blueberries are relatively steady with a majority of supplies being seen out of South America. Defects include desiccation and breakdown. Raspberries and Blackberries remain are somewhat active as supplies dwindle due to gaps and waning crops.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Broccoli market is showing signs of easing as Salinas and Santa Maria production ramps with improved quality being seen. Broccolini demand continues to exceed supply with production having been hampered by cold, wet weather.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good quality and supply.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains is steady with improved volumes being seen out of the Salinas Valley. Quality remains fair to good with bruising being the most commonly reported defect.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good overall quality, though there are occasional reports of discoloration and cracking.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with relatively flat demand and good volume being seen out of Mexico. Quality has improved.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality and volume being seen out of CA.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remain relatively steady on red grapes, however, green grapes are strengthening as volumes decline. Quality is fair to good.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Iceberg market is steady, though this may not last through the week as Yuma and Huron are quickly wrapping up and the Salinas Valley is behind schedule. Leaf and Romaine markets remain strong with fair quality overall. Spring Mix quality remains good with occasional dehydration and weak texture.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is stronger with CA's Central Valley expected to finish by the end of the month and it coastal areas just getting started. Smaller fruit is tight. Quality is fair to good.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active due to rains having impacted production. Quality is fair.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Cantaloupe quality is excellent overall with Nogales expected to start within the next 2 weeks. Honeydew quality and supply have improved. Watermelon supplies remain tight with strong demand and mixed quality.
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MUSHROOMS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as cold and freezing temperatures have interrupted supply. Compost supplies have been compromised and are not able to keep up with demand. Quality is fair to good.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good supply. 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 active as Navels are wrapping up and Valencias have yet to start. Supplies are particularly limited on 88/113/138ct.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with adequate volumes being seen, however, quality remains fair overall.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady despite limited volumes of 7ct and 8ct. 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. Russets continue to be heavier on smaller sizes.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality and volume being seen out of all growing regions.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets continue to ease as domestic and Mexican volumes improve. Quality is good overall.
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