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*Holiday Reminder: We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22nd in observance of Thanksgiving*
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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Market remains steady with good quality being seen among all varieties.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as supplies become limited due to cooler temperatures in Mexico, late Peruvian arrivals and the holiday pull. Supplies are expected to remain tight for the next 2-3 weeks if not longer. Quality remains good, though sizing is inconsistent.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains extremely active despite the strike being resolved as product currently being harvested will take roughly another 2 weeks to reach final destinations and be ready for consumption.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Blackberry
, Blueberry and Raspberry markets are relatively stronger with inconsistent quality and sizing due to cooler fall weather. Strawberry are extremely active due to limited supplies being seen out of CA due the Woosley fire having delayed harvests in the Oxnard area due to poor air quality.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active with declining supplies and quality, due to rain and ice storms affecting regions of Mexico.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good supply and quality being seen.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is very strong due to a decline in supplies as Salinas winds down. Quality is fair with some discoloration and under sizing being reported. Market is expected to remain active for the next 2-3 weeks.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active due to lighter yields out of CA and retail pull for the holidays. Quality is fair with yellowing and pithiness being reported.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with improved quality being seen.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady with good quality.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality and supplies being seen.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand exceeding supplies on Iceberg, Romaine and Leaf as AZ and CA supplies remain limited. Spring Mix market is unsettled with fair quality, mechanical damage and decay being reported.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is strengthening as a lack of labor delays harvesting in the desert. Quality has improved.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady, however, quality has declined due to cooler temperatures and rain.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain strong for both Cantaloupe and Honeydews as domestic melons come to an end. Offshore melons are not likely to be arriving until the end of this week. Watermelons supplies remain fairly steady out of CA and Mexico. Offshore supplies has begun to arrive.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Overall market remains steady with good quality, however, Green Onions are active and expected to remain so throughout the remainder of the year due to light yields and strong demand.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with improved quality and supply.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as supplies tighten due to CA transitioning. Mexico has begun in a minor way. Quality is fair to good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market steady with good quality.
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POTATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets remain steady with good quality overall.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market gaining strength as demand increases and supplies tighten out of Mexico due to cold temperatures. Quality is fair to good.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain active for all varieties. Demand is exceeding supply now that Northern CA has finished and freezing temperatures limit Mexican production. Quality is fair to good.
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