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10/15/18

APPLES
QUALITY: GOOD
SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady with good quality being seen among all varieties with most peaking 88ct-100ct.

ASPARAGUS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains unchanged with steady supplies overall. Small spears are more abundant than large. Hurrican Sergio may disrupt Mexican supplies.


AVOCADOS QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is fairly steady with Peruvian production nearing its end. Mexican supplies are good overall. Sizing is peaking on 48ct and smaller.

BERRIES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Blackberry and Blueberry markets are gaining strength as supplies tighten due to the transition; quality of both are fair to good. Raspberries and Strawberries are steady with fair to good quality. Better supplies should be seen within the next 2-3 weeks once production increases south of the border. 

BROCCOLI
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT
Market has improved, but quality remains a concern out of both CA and Mexico. Common defects include brown bead, pin rot and decay.

CARROTS
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market relatively steady with good supply and quality being seen.

CAULIFLOWER
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT

Market remains unsettled with lighter supplies and increasing demand. Quality is fair to good with occasional insect pressure. 



CELERY
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is steady with ample supply. Quality remains fair to good. 

CUCUMBERS
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT

Market remains extremely active. Mexico is struggling with quality and condition due to recent wet weather conditions. 

EGGPLANT
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is fairly steady with strong demand being seen. Quality is fair to good.

GRAPES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is steady with fair to good quality being seen due to recent wet weather conditions. 


LETTUCE
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Markets remain unsettled amid defects and tightening supplies. Iceberg quality is fair with oversizing, mildew, cracking, and decay. Romaine has fair to good quality with ribbiness, insect damage, twisting, and mildew along with growing demand and light supply. Leaf quality is good with inconsistent sizing, light insect damage, and mildew. Spring Mix quality is good with occasional mildew damage. The transition to Yuma will begin within the next 3-5 weeks.

LEMONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is fairly steady with good quality being seen out of CA.

LIMES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains relatively steady, with fair quality being reported. Most defects are cosmetic only. 

MELONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Watermelon are all steady with good quality being seen.

ONIONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Markets remain steady with good quality. New crop onions are looking very good with no issues being reported.


ORANGES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT

Market is active with extremely limited supplies of 113ct and 138ct. Quality remains fair with re-greening and soft fruit. Navel crop is expected to start harvesting within the next few weeks.



PEPPERS
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains fairly steady. Quality has declined to fair to good. Reds and Yellows are in steady production, while Greens are beginning to wind down out of Oxnard. 

PINEAPPLES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is gaining strength as strikes in Costa Rica complicates logistics. Quality remains good. 


POTATOES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady with good supply and quality. 

SQUASH
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is relatively steady with good quality. Demand is higher on zucchini than yellow squash.

TOMATOES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Markets are strengthening due to Tropical Storm Sergio. Quality is fair to good overall.


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