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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, but production and quality are steadily improving as growing regions begin to see more favorable weather.
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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 activity continues as yields remain low. Discoloration, mechanical damage and yellowing are among the most commonly reported defects. 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 activity continues as yields remain low amid strong demand. Discoloration, mechanical damage 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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Market remains active with w
et weather conditions in CA having created a production gap. Quality is 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 strengthening as cooler weather has impacted yields. Quality is fair to good.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is softening with improved supplies and quality being reported, however, demand is expected to increase significantly over the next few weeks due to Lent.
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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 remain active as demand continues to exceed 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 is strengthening due to rains having impacted 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 remains steady with good quality overall, however, White Onions are strengthening due to lighter Mexican shipments.
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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 continue to impact harvests.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets active for Green, Red and Gold Bells 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 is fair to good.
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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, impacting mostly Rounds and Romas. Quality remains fair to good overall.
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