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2/12/18

APPLES
QUALITY: GOOD
SUPPLY: MODERATE

Markets remain unchanged. Larger sizes (88ct and larger) continue to be limited for most varieties. Quality is good overall. 

ASPARAGUS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is relatively steady as demand grows. Good supply and quality continue to be seen out of Mexico.  


AVOCADOS QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

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.

BANANAS
QUALITY: GOOD
SUPPLY: SHORT

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.

BERRIES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT

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.

BROCCOLI
QUALITY: POOR SUPPLY: MODERATE
The market remains unsettled with poor to fair quality. Most commonly reported defects include brown and loose bead, branchiness and undersizing.

CARROTS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady with good quality. Jumbo supplies remain light.

CAULIFLOWER
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady with fair to good quality. 


CELERY
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is steady, but inconsistent sizing remains a concern. Overall quality has improved.

CUCUMBERS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady with good supply. Quality has improved.



EGGPLANT
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains fairly steady with good quality being seen out of Mexico.

GRAPES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

South American imports are relatively steady. Quality is good overall despite inconsistent sizing and extended time in transit.


LETTUCE
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Spring Mix, Romaine, Iceberg, Red Leaf and Green Leaf markets are all relatively steady, however, quality is mostly fair as defects remain prevalent. 


LEMONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: SHORT

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.

LIMES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT

Market is active due to heavy rains having impacted harvesting and quality. Smaller fruit is extremely tight.

MELONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

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. 




ONIONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady with good supply. Quality is good on all colors. 


ORANGES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: SHORT

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.

PEPPERS
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

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.


PINEAPPLES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady. Quality remains good. 


POTATOES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is steady with good supply and quality being seen. 


SQUASH
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Markets are relatively steady as demand increases. Expect some volatility as Mexico transitions over the next 4-6 weeks. Quality has improved.

TOMATOES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Markets remain steady with good supply being seen out of all growing regions. Quality continues to be good overall.



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