|
APPLES
|
QUALITY: GOOD
|
SUPPLY: MODERATE
|
|
Market is beginning to strengthen as storage crops decline and some specialty varieties finish. Quality remains good
|
|
ASPARAGUS
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Market continues to strengthen. Peru has entered its seasonal decline and most if not all domestic crops have finished. Mexican supplies remain fairly steady.
|
|
AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Market remains extremely active. CA's historically small crop and Mexico's declining volumes have led demand to exceed supply. Supplies are expected to remain short throughout July.
|
|
BERRIES
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Raspberry and Blueberry markets are steady with good quality. Blackberry supplies are tightening causing an increase in the market. Strawberries remain active as growers continue to struggle with low yields and quality concerns.
|
|
BROCCOLI
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Market is steady with improved quality. Defects include occasional bruising and brown bead.
|
|
CARROTS
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Market is steady with good supply. Warm temperatures have brought about some stem-end damage and inconsistent sizing.
|
|
CAULIFLOWER
|
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Market is relatively steady with good supply. Quality remains fair to good. Bruising, discoloration and oversizing are the most commonly reported defects.
|
|
CELERY
|
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Salinas has begun, bringing some relief to this active market. Defects include inconsistent sizing, black heart and insect damage.
|
|
CUCUMBERS
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Market remains active with strong demand. New crop is expected to begin in a few weeks.
|
|
EGGPLANT
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Market remains unsettled, however, CA supplies are improving with good quality overall.
|
|
GRAPES
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Market has stabilized with improved volume and quality.
|
|
LETTUCE
|
QUALITY: POOR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Markets are active due to high temperatures furthering the impact of February's planting disruptions. Quality is poor to fair.
|
|
LEMONS
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Market remains strong on smaller sizes; limitations are likely to continue through the summer. Quality is good overall.
|
|
LIMES
|
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Market continues to stabilize. Heat and rain in Mexico has increased reports of stylar and light color. Quality fair to good.
|
|
MELONS
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Honeydew and Cantaloupe markets are strengthening as the desert winds down. Watermelon is steady with good quality and supply. Quality remains good overall.
|
|
MUSHROOMS
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Market is stable with good quality being reported.
|
|
ONIONS
|
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Yellow onions remain active, but are expected to improve within the next week. Red and White onions are beginning to improve. Quality is fair to good.
|
|
ORANGES
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Market is steady on all sizes, however, smaller sizes are still expected to remain light throughout the summer. Quality is good.
|
|
PEPPERS
|
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Markets remain active as extreme temperatures impact volumes. No relief is expected out of the San Joaquin Valley until mid-July. Quality is fair to good.
|
|
PINEAPPLES
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Market is strengthening as growers begin to encounter seasonal summer production gaps.
|
|
POTATOES
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Red, Sweet and White potatoes are active as growing regions wind down. Russets are stronger on 40ct-70ct. Quality remains good overall.
|
|
SQUASH
|
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
|
Zucchini and Yellow Squash remain strong, however, supplies are beginning to improve. Quality is fair to good.
|
|
TOMATOES
|
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
|
Markets are steady overall with adequate volumes being seen out of both CA and Mexico. Quality remains good on all varieties.
|
|