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*Holiday Reminder: We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22nd in observance of Thanksgiving*
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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 remains steady with adequate supplies being seen from Mexico and Peru. Quality is good.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is extremely active as the strike in Mexico continues. It is still unclear as to when the situation will be resolved, but even once harvesting resumes it is anticipated that it will take another 10-12 day period before supplies become available.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Blackberry, Blueberry and Raspberry markets are fairly steady, 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 remains steady. Quality is improving out of Mexico as wet weather conditions ease. Demand remains strong. Hollow core is the most commonly reported defect.
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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 despite strong demand. Quality is good overall with some mechanical damage and bruising being reported.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active due to lighter yields out of CA and retail pull for the holidays. 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 remains steady with fair to good quality.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Quality is good overall.
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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 still a couple weeks out weeks out. Spring Mix market remains unsettled, however, quality is good overall.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is settling now that harvesting has begun in CA and desert regions. Quality remains fair to good.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady. Quality has improved.
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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. Watermelon supplies and quality have improved out of CA.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Overall market remains steady with good quality, however, Green Onions are active and expected to remain so throughout the remainder of the year due to light yields and strong demand.
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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.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains 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. Demand is exceeding supply now that Northern CA has finished. Quality is fair to good.
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