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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: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains strong, however, Mexican volumes are beginning to improve. Quality is fair to good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is beginning to settle now that the heightened Super Bowl demand is over. Quality is good. |
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain relatively steady, but defects are becoming all too common due to a combination of transit time and poor weather conditions.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is improving amid increased production and a drop in demand.
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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 continues to improve as supplies increase and demand drops. Quality remains fair to good.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as supplies remain limited due to low yields out of CA. Quality has improved to good.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady as imports improve. Quality, color and sizing are good.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market are settling as Mexican volumes increase. Quality and condition have improved.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active due to extremely limited imports as Peruvian volumes dwindle and Chilean volumes were impacted by weather conditions. Quality has decline to fair.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets are improving, however, quality is a concern. Iceberg is encountering feathering, heavy epidermal peel and puffy heads. Mildew, cupping and fringe burn are impacting Leaf. Romaine quality has become poor due to excessive blistering, decay, twisting and pinking. Meanwhile, Spring Mix quality is good overall with limited reports of mildew and mechanical damage.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains unsettled with fair quality overall due to cooler temperatures.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Honeydew and Watermelon markets remain active due to limited supplies and strong demand. Cantaloupe supplies and quality are improving, but volumes continue to be limited on smaller sizes.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good quality overall.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality being seen overall.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active for Green Bells as supplies remain limited. Quality and volumes of Reds and Yellows are improving fairly quickly.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains 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 remains unsettled, but quality is improving. Scarring and discoloration are among the most common defects reported.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets continue to improve as demand remains fairly flat. Quality is fair to good.
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