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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Markets remains fairly steady with good supply and quality. Most varieties remain heavier on smaller sizes.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supplies being seen out of Central Mexico and Baja. WA is wrapping up and Peruvian volumes have lessened. Quality remains good overall.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady. Production is strong out of CA and Central Mexico.
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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 and quality.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand is exceeding supplies of Blackberries and Raspberries as cooler CA weather significantly reduces yields and Central Mexico winds down. Strawberry and Blueberry markets continue to improve. Quality remains mixed overall.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is easing as demand declines. Quality has improved.
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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: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good volume and quality being seen out of CA.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with plentiful supplies being seen out of CA. Quality remains good.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is easing with steadily improving volume and quality.
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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 Mexico and CA.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains active as Mexico transitions and weather has yet to fully cooperate in CA. Quality is mix, with poor coloration and smaller sizing.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Iceberg m
arket is active due to lighter than anticipated volumes having been harvested this week. Quality is fair to good. The market will likely remain heightened through the week. Leaf and Spring Mix markets are steady.Romaine market is gaining strength as demand increase amid already lighter supply.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality. Supplies are steadily improving, but volumes of 110/150ct are tightening.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Cantaloupe production is increasing and heavy to larger sizes. Honeydew supply remains short, with lighter crossings from Mexico this time of year along with decreased domestic production. Watermelons remain fairly active as a national shortage continues.
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MUSHROOMS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active with short supply and strong demand. Farms continue to struggle to make enough compost to keep up with current demand.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Yellow onion supplies and quality are very good. Red onion supplies are getting increasingly tight, and White onion supplies have been sporadic and are heavy to smaller sizes. Quality remains good overall.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Navel market is easing as imports begin to arrive just before domestic production comes to a close. Valencia quality is mixed.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is easing as supplies improve across all varieties out of Coachella Valley, however, quality remains mixed. Nogales is wrapping up and Baja volumes remain light. Quality remains fair to good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with excellent quality.
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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.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is easing as supplies and quality improve out of CA.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is beginning to settle as eastern production improves. Volumes and quality have improved out of Baja.
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