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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 demand grows. Good supply and quality continue to be seen out of Mexico.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady following the big game. Mexican supplies are expected to be adequate through May. CA is expected to begin in March. Quality remains good.
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BANANAS
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: SHORT
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Market is active as supplies significantly tighten due to cold weather conditions, flooding and labor strikes taking place in several growing regions. Market is expected to remain volatile for the next 3-4 weeks.
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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. Strawberry production has normalized and is steady throughout all growing regions.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: POOR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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The market remains unsettled with poor to fair quality. Most commonly reported defects include brown and loose bead, branchiness and undersizing.
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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 remains steady with fair to good quality.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady, but inconsistent sizing remains a concern. Overall quality has improved.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good supply. Quality has improved.
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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 overall despite inconsistent sizing and extended time in transit.
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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 all 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 is unsettled as 165ct and smaller remain in tight supply. Additional districts are ramping up as the desert comes to a close within the next 2 weeks.
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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 will be lighter over the next few weeks due to transition. Overall quality remains 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 unsettled as Navels 113ct and smaller continue to be in extremely short supply. Sizing is expected to run large for the duration of the season with excellent quality being seen.
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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: GOOD |
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 has improved.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets remain steady with good supply being seen out of all growing regions. Quality continues to be good overall.
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