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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Market is steady with good quality being seen for all varieties. The season is winding down and the new crop will start in late August/September.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady with somewhat flat demand. Production in Mexico continues to trend downward, while supplies out of Peru are steadily improving. Quality remains good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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The market is active due to lighter supplies. The old crop from Mexico is rapidly declining and the Flora Loca crop is off to a slow start, with the transition expected to take another couples weeks. The extreme heat in CA has shortened the crop which is now expected to finish early. Quality remains good overall. |
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are relatively steady with good quality being seen overall, however, heat is playing a role in inconsistent sizing and texture.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active with high demand. Quality has declined and is currently fair to good with occasional hollow core and slight discoloration being reported.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Quality is good with no major concerns.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is fairly steady. Quality is good overall with under-sizing, discoloration and bruising being the most reported defects.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Good quality overall with occasional light discoloration being reported.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with fair to good quality being seen.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is strengthening as supplies tighten due to heavy rains having kept growers out of the fields. Quality has declined to fair.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality and no major concerns being reported.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets remain unchanged. Iceberg, Leaf, Romaine and Spring Mix are all relatively steady with fair to good quality. Common defects include mechanical damage, fringe burn, insect damage and wind damage.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand continues to exceed supplies on all sizes as volumes plummet due to poor quality and high temps. Heat has caused some fruit to start dropping from the trees. Supplies are likely to be unsettled for another 2-3 months.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady, with fair quality being reported. Most defects are cosmetic only.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Watermelon
are steady. Quality remains good overall.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. WA and ID have begun. Quality remains good.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady. Quality is good, though re-greening continues to be a concern.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady a domestic production increases for both Green and Colored peppers. Quality is fair to good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. 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.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with improved quality being seen.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supply, however, extreme temperatures being forecast will likely cause bloom drop in the coming weeks. Quality remains fair to good.
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