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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. 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 remains relatively steady with Baja and WA producing good volume and quality. Peruvian supplies are lighter.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is fairly steady with good quality and volume being seen out of CA, however, Mexican quality has declined as they wrap up.
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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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Strawberry supplies remain tight overall, but yields are beginning to improve out of CA. Blueberries continue to struggle with breakdown and desiccation. Raspberries and Blueberries are steady with no major quality concerns being reported.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supply and volume being seen out of both CA and Mexico. Brown bead and yellowing are commonly reported defects.
Broccolini supplies continue to improve.
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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 is gaining strength due to Mother's Day pull. Quality has declined 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 under-sizing.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is strengthening as demand grows, though good supplies are being seen out of Mexico. Quality remains good.
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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. CA production has just begun.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady with mixed quality being seen for both Red and Green Grapes.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Iceberg and Leaf markets are gaining strength as demand increases. Romaine and Spring Mix markets remain fairly steady. Quality is fair to good overall.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady as CA's coastal region ramps up harvesting with good quality being seen.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is easing with good quality and supply being seen.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Cantaloupe and Honeydew markets are relatively steady with good quality. Watermelon supplies are improving, but demand remains strong.
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MUSHROOMS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market continues to be active with past weather conditions having hampered supplies of fresh product. Demand remains strong with fair to good quality.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good supply and quality. Colossal and super colossal supplies are tightening.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as larger sizing on Navels has tightened supplies of 113ct and smaller for both grades. This will make supplies of 113/138ct very tight for the next 4-5 weeks. Valencia season is anticipated to ramp up in mid to late May. Supplies are becoming extremely limited on smaller sizes as Navels wrap up. Small Valencias are still several weeks away.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is gaining strength as Mexico winds down and while quality is good out of Coachella volumes remain low.
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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 gaining strength. Supplies are expected to remain tight for the next 2-3 weeks or until production improves out of CA. Mexico remains limited. Supplies and quality are better on zucchini than yellow squash.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are steady with steady volumes being seen out of Mexico. Sizing is running large on rounds. Quality remains good overall.
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