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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 remains somewhat volatile as Mexico remains limited on supplies. Peruvian supplies are steady with good quality. Demand is steadily increasing and will remain strong through the first of the new year.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market continues to settle as volumes increase. Quality has improved with sizes running large.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: POOR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Blackberries, Raspberries and Blueberries are strengthening due to the affects of cold, rainy conditions. Strawberry demand continues to exceed supplies. Rain has hampered fill rates out of both CA and Mexico. Strawberry quality is poor to fair.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains active as erratic weather conditions continue to interrupt planting schedules. Quality is fair to good with discolorations and branchiness being the most commonly reported defects.
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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: SHORT |
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Market is beginning to settle as supplies improve, though weather remains a concern. Quality has improved to good overall with bruising and undersizing be the most commonly reported defects.
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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. Quality is fair with discoloration and inconsistent sizing being reported. Market is expected to remain volatile through the end of the year.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is unsettled as supplies tighten due to cold, rainy weather and lighter than anticipated imports. Quality is fair to good.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady with good quality.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is strengthening as the domestic season winds down. Offshore fruit has begun arriving from Peru with Chilean product not far behind. Quality is good.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand exceeds supply, as Yuma is short and poor weather conditions in Mexico hamper relief. Quality concerns include light weight and bottom rot.
Demand is exceeding supplies of all tender-leafed items as well due to lower yields and increased demand.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with improved sizing and quality.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is becoming volatile as demand begins to outpace supply. Quality is fair with reports of styler.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain strong for both Cantaloupe and Honeydews as supplies tighten. Domestic product is done, but Guatemalan melons have begun arriving. Watermelons supplies remain fairly steady with most supplies being seen out of Mexico, however, cold weather has slowed production.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Overall market remains steady with good quality.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality being seen overall.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market active as demand exceeds supplies of Red and Yellow Bells. Meanwhile, Green Bell production has improved out of Mexico. Quality remains 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 with good quality overall.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is strengthening as supplies become lighter due to cooler temperatures. Quality remains fair with scarring and misshapen product.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand continues to exceed supplies of all varieties due to cold
weather conditions impacting Mexican production. Quality remains fair.
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