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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 volatile as Mexico remains limited on supplies. Luckily Peruvian supplies have been steady and demand has dropped off somewhat, however, expect activity to once again ramp up as we near the holiday pull.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is settling as volumes increase. Quality has improved.
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Blackberry and
Blueberry supplies good with adequate volumes being seen. Raspberry markets strengthening as supplies decrease as we've past the peak of Mexico's first crop. Strawberry demand is exceeding 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 is active with declining supplies and quality, due to rain and ice storms affecting regions of Mexico. This erratic weather has interrupted planting schedules and impacted quality.
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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: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is very strong due to a decline in supplies as Salinas winds down. Quality is fair with some discoloration and under sizing being reported. Market is expected to remain active for the next few weeks.
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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.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with improved quality being seen. A cold snap has slowed production, but is not expected to cause and volatility at this time.
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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 steady with good quality and supplies being seen. Peruvian green grape imports have begun.
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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. Yuma is estimated to be roughly a week and a half behind.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is steady with improved sizing and quality.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains relatively steady despite significant rain in the growing region. Quality has declined to fair.
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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 strengthening with rain expected in Central CA, limiting the harvest and thus affecting supplies and delaying loading. Intermittent harvesting is expected over the next week as there are breaks in the rain. Quality remains good overall.
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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 with good quality overall.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is relatively steady with fair to good quality being seen out of Mexico.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets remain active for all varieties. Mexico continues to struggle to meet demand due to the impact cold temperatures have had on yield.
Quality is fair to good.
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