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Apples/Pears
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Apples:
Red Delicious (peaking 72/80/88ct) are somewhat volatile on all sizes with light availability on fancy-grade fruit.
Granny-Smiths (peaking 88-113ct) market remain somewhat steady. Galas (peaking 88-113ct) are limited as the new crop ramps up. Quality remains good among all varieties.
Pears:
Market is unchanged. D'anjous are steady with increased demand (peaking 70/80/90ct), but supplies are becoming limited as their season come to an end. Bartletts are also steady (peaking 90/100/110ct). Imported Bosc's (peaking 70-100ct) are remain steady. Quality is good among all varieties.
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Asparagus
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market somewhat volatile as Central Mexico wraps up and volume out of Peru declines. Northern Baja and Mexico are beginning production. Quality remains good.
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Avocados
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Short
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The market is mostly unchanged. California harvest is in its seasonal decline, with the crop still skewed towards smaller fruit. Mexico has increased import volumes (mostly smaller sizing) now that the new crop season has started. Quality remains good.
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Broccoli
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is flat with substantial supply. Quality is good out of all regions.
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Cauliflower
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market remains steady, though supplies are steadily dwindling. Quality remains good with minimal reports of defects.
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Cantaloupes
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is steady as demand declines. Quality remains excellent out of the West Side with 12ct and 15ct being the most readily available.
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Carrots
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is steady on all sizes. Bakersfield continues to produce a healthy percentage of Jumbos.
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Celery
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market remains flat. Salinas and Santa Monica are in full production. Quality out of both regions is good.
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Cucumbers
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is steady despite higher demand and less frequent harvesting due to rains.
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Eggplant
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market once again steady with good volumes increasing on all sizes. Overall quality and condition have improved.
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Grapes
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Green: Market is steady, with adequate supplies. Quality remains good.
Red: Market is steadying, as supplies improve. Volumes of Crimson, Magenta and Scarlet Royals are expected to be abundant. Quality is good.
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Honeydews
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is steady. The West Side continues to provide good supplies as demand decreases. Overall quality remains great with optimal sugar levels.
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Iceberg
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Quality: Fair
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is flat with adequate supplies being seen. Quality has improved overall (avg weight 42-48lbs).
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Leaf Lettuce
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is steady with good volumes being seen and declining demand. Minimal quality issues are being reported.
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Lemons
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is fairly active with growing demand and supplies of 140/165/200/235ct tightening. Overall quality remains good with minimal issues being reported.
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Limes
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Short
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Market remains somewhat volatile as strong demand continues to be seen across all sizes (110ct and 150ct most readily available). Crop is still peaking on smaller sizes (peaking 150ct). Quality remains good.
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Onions
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is somewhat volatile as supplies of all colors begin their transition from California/New Mexico to Idaho/Washington. Overall quality overall remains good.
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Oranges
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market remains steady as valencia (peaking 88/113/138ct) volumes increase and navels (peaking 56/72/88) wind down. Demand is growing for 113ct and 138ct as school begins. Some growers are still struggling to find labor for harvest. Overall quality remains good.
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Peppers (Colored)
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Quality: Fair
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is fairly steady as Central and Southern California begin production. Overall quality is good, though reds continue to struggle with volume and blemishes caused by the heat.
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Peppers (Green)
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is steady with better supply. Quality is good.
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Pineapples
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market remains somewhat steady, though supplies are declining. Lighter supplies expected throughout August and possibly into September.
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Potatoes
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is steady as new crop emerges in all growing areas
(peaking 70ct). Quality is good throughout all regions with strong demand being seen.
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Squash
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Quality: Fair
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Supply: Short
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Market remains steady. Product is now shipping from Coachella Valley (mostly large Italian and Yellow being harvested). Quality continues to improve.
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Strawberries
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Market is gaining strength as production slows in Salinas and Watsonville. Cooler weather has reduced harvest estimates as adequate labor continues to be a concern. Berries are running smaller than usual at 18-28 berries per pound of clamshell. Quality continues to improve and is overall in good condition.
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Tomatoes
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Quality: Good
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Supply: Moderate
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Rounds - Market is somewhat active as schools begin session. Quality is good.
Roma -
Market is somewhat active as schools begin session. Quality is good.
Cherry - Market is steady. Quality is good.
Grape -
Market fairly steady with increasing demand. Quality is good.
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