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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, however, supplies are becoming increasingly heavier on larger sizes.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market continues to strengthen as WA, Baja and Peru struggle to meet strong demand. Quality is fair to good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains unsettled due to growers in CA and Mexico having slowed down harvesting due to an abundance of older fruit, with heightened Mexican pricing not matching the US market. Quality is fair to good.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are steady with good supply.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active due to a decrease in yields after February's planting disruption. Quality is fair to good. Brocolini remains active as supplies continue to tighten.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supply.
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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: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good supply and improved quality.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is settling with increased supply and good quality.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Green Grapes remain active as supplies tighten, however, the Red Grape market is steady. Quality is fair to good overall.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets continue to improve as supplies improve with better quality being seen among all varieties.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market continues to strengthen. 165ct and smaller are in short supply due to seasonal rains having aided in shifting the sizing structure to larger fruit.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains active due to packaging disruptions during Holy week and the Cinco de Mayo pull. Supplies are extremely limited on sizes larger than 230ct. Quality remains 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 are strengthening due to strong demand and domestic production being delayed with cooler temperatures having affected the growing cycle. Watermelon supplies have improved.
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MUSHROOMS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is settling, but expected to be extremely sensitive to demand fluctuations throughout spring.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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White and Red Onions continue strengthen with fair quality. Yellow Onions are steady with good quality and supply.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good quality.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is settling for Green Bells as supplies and quality improve, however, Red and Yellow Bells remain unsettled with fair to good quality. Baja has begun production with Coachella expected to begin mid-May.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains strong, however, demand is expected to steadily decline. Quality remains good.
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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: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Zucchini market is steady with good supply and quality. Yellow squash is strengthening as supplies tighten due to Mexico having entered a production gap.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are steady with good quality.
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