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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Markets remain unchanged. Larger sizes (88ct and larger) continue to be limited for most varieties. Quality is good overall.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady as good supply and quality continues out of Mexico.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Mexican supplies are expected to be adequate through May. CA is expected to begin in March. Quality remains good.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain unsettled.
Supply and defects continue to be a concern for Blueberries, Blackberries and Raspberries. Wet conditions in Mexico are impacting yield and quality of Blackberries and Raspberries. Strawberries quality and supply are steadily improving.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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The market is once again unsettled with declining quality. Most commonly reported defects are under-sizing, brown and loose bead.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good quality. Jumbo supplies remain light.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady, however, quality has declined.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady, but inconsistent sizing remains a concern.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good supply. Quality is fair to good.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains fairly steady with good quality being seen out of Mexico.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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South American imports are relatively steady. Quality is good despite inconsistent sizing.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Spring Mix, Romaine, Iceberg, Red Leaf and Green Leaf markets are also relatively steady, however, quality is mostly fair as defects remain prevalent.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as supplies of smaller fruit continue to be tight. Desert crop is wrapping up. Ventrura crop is ramping up with heightened volumes expected to be seen by late February.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active due to heavy rains having impacted harvesting and quality. Smaller fruit is extremely tight.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Cantaloupe and Honeydew markets are steady with good volumes being seen. Watermelon supplies continue to improve. Overall quality is 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 remains active with demand exceeding supplies of 88ct and smaller. Quality remains good.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are relatively steady with adequate volumes being seen. Green Bell quality is fair with medium and large sizes most readily available. Colored Bell quality and supply are 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: MODERATE |
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Markets are relatively steady as demand increases. Expect some volatility as Mexico transitions over the next 4-6 weeks. Quality remains fair to good.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets have stabilized as supplies improve out of all regions. Quality remains good overall.
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