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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 softening on most sizes, but expect Jumbo and XL to remain short for the next 2-3 weeks. Quality remains good, with increased supplies being seen out of Mexico and Peru.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active. Mexico has begun its seasonal production decline and CA is about halfway through its season. Peruvian volumes will remain low for another 2-3 weeks. Quality is fair to good.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Blackberries are active due to CA production having been delayed by cool, wet weather conditions. Strawberries were also impacted by unseasonable weather, but volumes should begin steadily improving. Blueberries and Raspberries remain steady.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains unsettled with fair to good quality. Oversizing, open bead and hollow core continue to be an issue. Broccolini supplies have improved.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supply, however, cooler weather is likely to contribute to inconsistent sizing.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as demand outpaces supply due to the planting gap that occurred during February's rains. Quality is fair with inconsistent sizing and occasional mold being reported.
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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, but expected to improve fairly quickly. Quality remains good overall.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as Mexican and CA supplies tighten due to East Coast shortage. Quality remains good.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as Chilean imports begin to wrap up, amid cooler weather having impacted CA and Mexican supplies. Quality is fair to good.
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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 is settling. 165ct and smaller are in short supply due to seasonal rains having aided in shifting the sizing structure to larger fruit. 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. Quality is fair to good.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Honeydew market is steady with good quality. Cantaloupes remain strong due to heavy demand and domestic production being delayed with cooler temperatures. Watermelons are steady.
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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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Yellow and Red Onion markets are active as growing regions transition. Poor weather conditions have delayed central CA. White Onion market is steadily improving as supplies increase. Quality remains good overall.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is relatively steady as Navels wind down. Quality is fair. Valencias will begin within the next few weeks.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Red and Yellow Bells are active as Baja winds down, leaving very limited supply. Coachella has begun in a minor way. Green Bell market is steady with good supply and quality.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is 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 remain unsettled due to the uncertainty surrounding the US/Mexico Suspension Agreement. Volumes remain moderate with steady demand. Quality is good overall.
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