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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 steady with good supply and quality being seen out of Baja and WA.
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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. Mexican quality is mixed as they continue to wind down.
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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 are improving now that the Mother's Day pull is over and northern growing regions ramp up production. Quality remains fair to good. Blueberry market is active as they make the transition to the U.S.
Blueberries are transitioning up to North America, and recent storms in the Pacific Northwest have affected supply; expect occasional fruit rot and inconsistent sizing. The market is very short as CA production is delayed and the GA crop was affected by a freeze. Blackberries and Raspberries remain relatively steady with no major concerns.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is once again active as fair quality with loose bead, yellowing, brown bead and mechanical damage has become very prevalent out of CA. Supplies are limited due to the crops being ahead of schedule in the coastal growing regions in CA and then halted by several days of below normal temperatures. Quality out of Mexico is very good, but yields are low and unable to keep up with such high demand. Broccolini supplies have once again been affected by cool and windy weather conditions. Supply is low and demand is high.
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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: SHORT |
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The market is extremely active due to very strong demand. Supplies have been hampered by slow growth due low temperatures, however, quality and appearance are reportedly good.
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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 continues to strength 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, while CA ramps up.
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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 continue to gain strength as demand increases. Romaine and Spring Mix markets remain fairly steady. Quality remains 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 steady with good quality and volume being seen out of Mexico.
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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 remains active due to late season storms having reduced composting operations across the continent, forcing other regions to shoulder demand in a crop that cannot respond quickly.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market relatively steady, however, higher temperatures have increased insect pressure. Quality is fair to good.
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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 3-4 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: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Green Bell market is active as demand exceeds supply. Mexico has finished, placing heavy pressure on Coachella; East Coast supplies are also very light. Red and Yellow Bell markets are strengthening as well. Quality is fair to good overall.
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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. Russets continue to be heavier on smaller sizes.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as Mexican volumes shrink and weather creates delays in CA fields. The market is expected to remain strong for the next few weeks.Quality is mixed.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are steady with adequate volumes being seen out of Mexico. Quality remains good overall.
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