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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Market continues to strengthen as storage crops decline and many specialty varieties finish. Quality remains good.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active due to declining supplies out of Mexican after production was hindered by high temperatures and rain. Peruvian volumes are also in decline as their northern region's season winds down. Quality is fair to good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active. Peaking 48ct and smaller. CA's historically small crop and Mexico's declining volumes have led demand to exceed supply. Supplies are expected to remain short throughout July.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Blueberries are stronger due to poor weather conditions in several regions having impacted volumes. Strawberry market is seeing some relief as CA yields steadily increase. Blackberry and Raspberry markets are steady with good supply.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Hail damage in Central Mexico is expected to affect August volumes causing some upward movement in the market. Quality remains fair to good with occasional discoloration and bruising being reported.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good supply. Warm temperatures have brought about some stem-end damage and inconsistent sizing.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is once again gaining strength with declining yields and increased demand. Quality is fair to good with occasional under-sizing being reported.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market continues to ease now that Salinas is in full production. Quality has improved, however, there are reports of light discoloration and cracking.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active with strong demand. New crop is expected to begin in a few weeks.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains strengthening as supplies tighten with no relief expected for another two weeks. Quality is fair to good.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady, however, inconsistent weather conditions have impacted quality.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: POOR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Iceberg, Leaf and Romaine markets remain active with supplies expected to remain short through July. Over-sizing, discoloration, wind damage, burn and insect damage are among the most commonly reported defect. Spring Mix market is relatively steady with fair to good quality.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains strong on smaller sizes; limitations are likely to continue through the summer. Quality is good overall.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady on all sizes, however, previous flower loss is expected to impact August volumes. Quality remains fair to good.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Cantaloupe and Watermelon markets are steady with good supply. Honeydew supplies are tightening on 5/6's. Quality remains good overall.
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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: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Yellow onions remain active with volumes unable to match steady demand. Red onion volumes have improved. White onions are steady. Quality is fair to good.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is easing, however, smaller sizes are still expected to remain light throughout the summer. Sugar content has improved in Valencias. Quality remains good.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain active as extreme temperatures impact volumes. No relief is expected out of the San Joaquin Valley for another week or so when the volume on Reds improve. Quality is good.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is strengthening as growers begin to encounter seasonal summer production gaps.
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POTATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Red, Sweet and White potatoes are active as growing regions transition. Russets are also active with the new crop reportedly running one week behind schedule. Quality remains good overall.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains strong, however, Zucchini is supplies and quality are beginning to improve. Yellow squash remains short with fair quality.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are steady overall, however, the grape supplies are tightening.
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