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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. Sizing is tilting heavier towards smaller fruit.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady as weather and availability of jumbo sizes improve.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is strengthening due to below average supplies being seen out of both CA and Mexico. Demand remains high, leading to expectations that Avocados will remain strong through May. Quality remains good overall.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Blackberry, Blueberry and Raspberry markets fairly steady with good quality being reported. Strawberry production remains limited out of CA as Mexico winds down; quality is fair to good.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market activity continues as yields remain low and the three week transition back to CA begins. Open bead and brown bead are among the most commonly reported defects. Broccolini is limited due to consistently cooler temperatures and rain in the growing regions.
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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 remains unsettled as the three week transition back to CA begins. Discoloration, riciness and bruising are the most commonly reported defects.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand continues to exceed supplies with no relief expected until mid-June, early July. Yuma is currently winding down and Oxnard is extremely limited.
Quality remains fair with inconsistent sizing and dehydration being reported.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is fairly steady with improved domestic and Mexican production. Quality remains fair to good.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady with good quality being seen.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Green Grapes are strengthening as supplies tighten, however, the Red Grape market remains steady. Quality is fair to good overall.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain unsettled as all Leaf and Iceberg are on the cusp of transitioning back to CA. Quality remains fair for all varieties.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality, however, smaller sizes are beginning to tighten.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is seeing some improvement as the new crop begins harvesting. Quality remains fair to good.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Honeydew, Cantaloupe and Watermelon markets are all steady with good quality being reported.
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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 is strengthening as Northwestern supplies shrink and Texas' new crop comes up short. Whites Onion supplies are tightening. Quality remains good.
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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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Green Bells remain unsettled. Red and Yellow Bells are steady with good supply and quality. Quality is fair to good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market growing stronger as demand increases due to Easter. Quality remains good overall.
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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 fairly steady as Mexican volumes continue to increase. Quality remains fair to good.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are stabilizing as supplies and quality steadily improve.
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