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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 is active due to declining Peruvian supplies as their season winds down and a continued lack of Mexican supplies. Quality remains fair.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Mexican production is steadily increases with fair to good quality being seen.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: POOR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Raspberries and Strawberries remain heightened due to the affect cold, rainy conditions have had on supply. Blackberries and Blueberries are showing improvement in both supply and quality.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as cold temperatures continue to hamper growth out of Yuma and Mexico. Central and Norther Mexico have reported a significant decrease in volumes due unusually cold weather.
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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 is active as supplies tighten due to the affects of cold weather. Quality remains fair with discoloration, uneven sizing and bruising being reported.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains unsettled. Despite declining demand, volatility will continue due to the transitioning of growing regions. Quality remains fair with discoloration and cracking.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is strengthening as supplies tighten due to Mexican regions being hindered by rain and cold weather. Quality is fair to good.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is strengthening as supplies tighten due to cooler temperatures.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains unsettled as the domestic season winds down. Imports are improving; mostly Flames and Thompsons. Quality is good.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Cold temperatures have led to Iceberg and Green/Red Leaf markets to strengthen. Romaine and Spring Mix are steady with fair to good quality.
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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 demand continues to exceed supplies during this transition. Cantaloupe market is improving with fair to good quality. Watermelon production remains light, with fair quality being reported.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with very good quality being seen from the Northwest crop.
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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 is active for Green, Red and Yellow Peppers as demand continues to exceed supplies. Quality remains fair to good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market 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: MODERATE |
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Demand is exceeding supply due to poor weather conditions in Mexico. Quality remains fair to good.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains unsettled with limited production due to cold temperatures. Fortunately, supplies are expected to improve in the short term as additional regions begin production. Quality is fair to good.
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