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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 unsettled as light volumes continue to be seen out of Mexico due to cold temperatures. Large spears remain very tight. Quality is fair to good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market continues to be fairly unsettled with mostly small counts being seen out of Mexico. CA is delayed due to heavy rains and the lasting effects of the wildfires. |
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Blackberry, Blueberry and Raspberry markets remain relatively steady. Quality remains fair to good overall, however, the weather and transit times are beginning to increase reports of defects. Strawberries remain unsettled with increased defects due to continued wet and cold weather conditions in CA.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market continues to strengthen as supplies tighten due to cold weather conditions in CA and Yuma. Quality remains fair to good. Broccolini is also in short supply.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
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 active due to weather conditions having impacted supply amid heightened demand. Quality remains fair to good.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active. W
et weather conditions have affected availability, color and size.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Good quality, color and sizing continue to be seen.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is once again strengthening as growers begin leaving older fields in preparation for those that are upcoming. Quality is fair to good.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand is exceeding supplies due to weather conditions and shipping delays. Quality remains fair to good.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets are active as demand exceeds supplies of both Iceberg and Romaine. Leaf quality is fair at best. Spring Mix is good overall though mildew damage and discoloration have been on the rise.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality, however, rain and frost have been impacting harvesting efforts.
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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 and the transitioning of crops. Small fruit is limited.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Honeydew and Cantaloupe import volumes are improving with better quality being seen. Watermelons are steady with good quality as supplies steadily improve.
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MUSHROOMS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is extremely active as poor weather conditions seen across the country reduce composting operations; reducing both yield and quality.
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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, however, wet weather conditions are impacting harvests.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets are strengthening due to freezing temperatures having slowed production. Quality is fair to good.
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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 is unsettled due to cold, wet weather having slowed growth. Quality has declined to fair.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are strengthening as volumes decline out of Mexico due to recent weather conditions and heightened demand. Quality is fair to good overall.
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