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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Market are relatively steady with some signs of softening as availability increases, however, many varieties continue to be lighter on larger sizes. Quality remains good.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is becoming active on Jumbo and XL sizes as Mexican production slows due to cold weather. Short supply expected to last for the next 2-3 weeks. Quality remains good overall.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady as good volume and quality continue to be seen out Mexico. CA volumes are increasing though fruit is not ripening as quickly as Mexican counterparts. Surprisingly despite damages caused by last year's fires the 2018 CA crop is expected to be much larger than last.
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BANANAS
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: SHORT
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Market is showing signs of improvement, but any significant adjustments are unlikely to be seen before April. Quality remains good overall.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Strawberry market is active due to cold temperature and rain impacting harvests; all three growing regions have seen a drop in yield. 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 unsettled as winter weather conditions continue to affect supplies out of Mexico.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand continues to exceed supply on Broccoli and Broccolini markets due to the freezing weathers affect on availability. Markets likely to remain active for the next 3-4 weeks. Quality is fair to good.
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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: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand continues to exceed supply due to freezing temperatures. Fortunately, quality remains good overall despite occasional reports of bruising, oversizing and riciness.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Quality is fair to good. Discoloration remains the most commonly reported defect.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady despite imports winding down. Quality remains good. Most commonly reported defects include scarring and misshapen product.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains active as supplies struggle to keep up with demand. Scarring is the most commonly reported defect due to high wind conditions. Quality is fair to good.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets remain relatively steady with adequate supplies being seen out of South American. Quality is good overall despite inconsistent sizing and extended time in transit.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Iceberg, Leaf, Romaine and Arugula markets are extremely active as as demand exceeds supply due to freezing temperatures and heavy winds have impacted yields and harvesting. Quality remains fair to good on these items. Spring Mix remains relatively steady with good quality being seen overall.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market steady with good supplies being seen on all sizes and grades.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains extremely active as we begin to see the significant impact cold weather conditions and high winds back in December/January had on bloom and smaller fruit trees. Quality is fair with reports of skin and stylar-end breakdown.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Cantaloupe and Honeydew markets are steady. Honeydew quality is mixed. Watermelon supplies continue to be lighter with mixed quality being reported.
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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. Shorter supplies are expected for at least the next 2 weeks. 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 showing signs of improvement as supplies begin to increase. Quality remains good.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with adequate volumes being seen. Supply and quality remain good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains 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.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as demand exceeds supply due to Mexican supplies having been affected by a mix of cold temperatures and rain.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are beginning to strengthen as winter crop volumes decline. Quality continues to be good overall.
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