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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: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with adequate supplies being seen from Mexico and Peru. Quality is good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is strengthening due to Mexican labor strikes that began last Monday. As of Friday is was unclear whether harvesting would resume this week. Expect the market to become extremely volatile as supplies are unlikely to recover for another few weeks.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Blackberry, Blueberry and Raspberry markets are improving, however, quality is inconsistent due to cooler fall weather. Strawberries remain steady, despite transitioning from Salinas to Oxnard. Quality is fair to good.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Quality is improving out of Mexico as wet weather conditions ease. Demand remains strong. Common defects include bruising, pin rot and undersized crowns.
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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: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality being seen out of CA.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active due to lighter yields out of CA. Quality is fair with yellowing and pithiness being reported.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady as supply crossings out of Mexico and CA stabilize, however, volumes will steadily begin to decrease as we move through the month. Quality remains fair.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with improved quality.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality and supplies being seen.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand exceeding supplies on Iceberg (fair to good quality), Romaine (poor to good quality) and Leaf (fair quality) as CA yields drop with AZ 2-3 weeks out. Spring Mix market is unsettled, however, quality has improved.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets is strengthening as Coastal harvesting comes to a close, however, harvesting has begun in CA and desert regions. Quality is fair to good.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady. Quality remains fair due to wet weather conditions.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets are strengthening for both Cantaloupe and Honeydews as CA's west side has ended and desert melons have been delayed due to monsoonal rains. Quality has declined to fair. Watermelons are lighter out of CA, though relatively steady crossings continue through Nogales. Quality is fair to good.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets remain steady with good quality.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is stabilizing as Navels continue to become more readily available; color and quality should improve as temps cool. Valencia season is wrapping up.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active as supplies tighten due to CA transitioning. Mexico has begun in a minor way. Quality is 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. While enlarged lenticels can detract from appearance, overall quality remains good. Unsurprisingly, the Sweet Potato market is expected to strengthen throughout the holidays.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is relatively steady with good quality.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain active for all varieties. CA is expected to wrap up this week and Mexico continues to be hampered by excessive rain.
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