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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 continues to soften on most sizes, but expect Jumbo and XL to remain short for a few more weeks. Quality remains good, with increased supplies being seen out of Central Mexico and Baja as WA begins to wind down.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active. Mexico has begun its seasonal production decline, CA production has been delayed due to the spraying of trees and Peru is running late. Additionally, the prospect of a 5% tariff being established is just another variable assisting in the markets upward climb. Quality is fair to good.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Blackberries, Raspberries and Blueberries are beginning to see a decline in production, with all 3 markets expected to strengthen within the next 2 weeks. Strawberries are in good supply, however, Oxnard is beginning to wrap up for the season. Quality remains good overall.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets are relatively steady for both Broccoli and Broccolini as supplies and quality steadily improve under more favorable weather conditions.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supply.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is settling as better weather conditions allow for the steady improvement of both volume and quality.
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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. Extremely wet weather conditions back in February coupled with cooler temperatures heavily impacted CA's planting season.
Quality is fair.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is strengthening as Mexico enters a production gap. Quality remains good overall.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains strong under CA's limited supply. Quality is good overall.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is beginning to see signs of settling as warmer weather leads to an increase of volume and steadily improving quality with higher sugar levels.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are steady with fair to good quality being seen among all varieties. Inconsistent sizing, insect damage, burn and discoloration are the most common defects being reported.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains stronger on smaller sizes; limitations are likely to continue through the summer. Quality has declined to fair.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market continues to stabilize on medium sized fruit, however, small and large fruit are currently steady. Rains this week may impact production/crossings. Quality is fair to good.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Honeydews are stronger with supply limitations expected to continue throughout the next week. Cantaloupe and Watermelon markets are steady. Good quality is being reported among all melons.
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MUSHROOMS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is stable with good quality being reported.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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White, Yellow and Red Onion markets are active as TX winds down. NM production is improving, however, CA has yet to ramp up. Quality remains good overall.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is increasing on smaller sizes and expected to remain high throughout the summer. Quality remains good.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain strong as CA continues to ramp up/begin production. Quality is fair to good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady with good supply.
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POTATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality overall.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Zucchini and Yellow Squash are strengthening as supplies tighten due to Mexico having entered a production gap and limited supplies being seen out of CA. Quality is fair to good.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are steady overall with adequate volumes being seen out of both CA and Mexico. Quality remains good on all varieties.
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