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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Markets is reasonably steady for all varieties, however, Golden Delicious are on the rise as they've entered into a production gap. Quality remains good.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as Mexico continues to struggle with production. Peruvian volumes are steady, but remain too low to counter balance Mexico's limitations and increased demand throughout the nation. Quality is fair to good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active with CA and Peru winding down; expect volatility through September. Quality has improved.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Raspberry and Blueberry markets are all relatively steady with good quality overall. Blackberries continue to rise as volumes tighten. Strawberry are fair to good with steady supply.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is strengthening to limited Mexican supply. Quality has improved, however, there are reports of discoloration and hollow core.
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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, however, high temperatures may result in some discolorations and sizing issues.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains strong due to limited Mexican supply. Quality is fair to good with occasional discoloration.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steadying with good volumes being seen out of CA. Quality remains good despite reports of cracking and under-sizing.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is unsettled as the East Coast struggles with tight supply. Quality is fair to good.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is beginning to stabilize as quality and supplies improve.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality and supply.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets are steadying as supplies increase, however, quality remains fair to good.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady domestically with good quality and supply.
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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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Cantaloupes and Honeydews are relatively steady with good quality. Watermelons have improved with better supply being seen.
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MUSHROOMS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is stable with good quality and adequate supply.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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White and Yellow markets are firm, however, Red Onions are beginning to show signs of easing. Quality is good on all colors.
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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 out of CA.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active with all colors in short supply as they transition. Quality is fair.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as growers struggle with production challenges. Supplies are expect to be extremely short throughout August.
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POTATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Red, Yukon and White Potatoes remain active due to CA production delays and TX having been hindered by wet weather conditions. Russets are also strong with the new crop reportedly running behind schedule. Sweet potatoes are active with very tight supplies; new crop is expected to begin soon. Quality is fair to good.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is stronger on Zucchini as supplies decline. Quality is fair to good for both Yellow Squash and Zucchini.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are strengthening as CA volumes decrease. Mexico is also seeing decline in small-sized round fruit. Quality is fair to good.
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