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10/22/18

APPLES
QUALITY: GOOD
SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady with good quality being seen among all varieties with most peaking 88ct-100ct.

ASPARAGUS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains unchanged with lighter, but steady supplies overall. Small spears continue to be more abundant than large. 


AVOCADOS QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is steady and should remain so through the end of the month. Quality is good.

BERRIES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: SHORT

Blackberry and Blueberry markets are active as supplies tighten due to the transition; quality of both are fair to good with inconsistent sizing being reported. Raspberries and Strawberries are fairly steady with fair to good quality. 

BROCCOLI
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT
Market is showing signs of strengthening once again as greater demand is placed on CA. Quality remains a concern out of both CA and Mexico. Common defects include brown bead, pin rot and decay.

CARROTS
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market relatively steady with good supply and quality being seen.

CAULIFLOWER
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: SHORT

Market remains unsettled with lighter supplies and increasing demand. Quality good with reports of occasional discoloration. 



CELERY
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is steady with fair quality. Yellowing and pithiness are the most commonly reported defects.

CUCUMBERS
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT

Market remains extremely active. Mexico is struggling with quality and condition due to recent wet weather conditions. 

EGGPLANT
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is fairly steady with strong demand being seen. Quality remains fair to good.

GRAPES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is steady with good quality and supplies being seen.


LETTUCE
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Markets remain unsettled amid defects and tightening supplies. Iceberg quality is fair with oversizing, mildew, cracking, and decay. Romaine has fair to good quality with ribbiness, insect damage, twisting, and mildew along with growing demand and light supply. Leaf quality is good with inconsistent sizing, light insect damage, and mildew. Spring Mix quality is good with occasional mildew damage. The transition to Yuma will begin within the next few weeks weeks.

LEMONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is fairly steady with good quality being seen out of CA.

LIMES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains relatively steady, with fair quality being reported. Most defects are cosmetic only. 

MELONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Watermelon are all steady with good quality being seen.

ONIONS
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Markets remain steady with good quality. 


ORANGES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT

Market is active with extremely limited supplies of 113ct and 138ct. Quality remains fair with re-greening and soft fruit. Navel crop is expected to start harvesting within the next few weeks.



PEPPERS
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is active as supplies tighten due to CA transitioning. Quality is fair to good.

PINEAPPLES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is easing as Costa Rica gets back to normal. Quality remains good.


POTATOES
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market remains steady with good supply and quality. 

SQUASH
QUALITY: GOOD SUPPLY: MODERATE

Market is relatively steady with good quality. Demand remains higher on zucchini than yellow squash.

TOMATOES
QUALITY: FAIR SUPPLY: SHORT

Markets are active for all varieties due to the impact of Tropical Storm Sergio and increased demand throughout the nation. Quality is fair to good.


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