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Lettuce
Supplies are extremely tight and
this market is very active. Mildew problems are
the biggest problem existing with this
commodity. The change in weather has caused
irregular growth patterns and excessive mildew
to be issues growers are currently dealing with.
Growers are peeling multiple wrapper leaves to have clean
lettuce. Expect lettuce to be on the tight side
throughout the week. The color and texture
continues to be above average. The market is higher. Leaf Lettuce:
The market continues to adjust itself. Supplies
continue to increase as the week progresses.
Pricing will be lower with most suppliers.
Growers have a better production pattern and
yields have been much better. Internal burn
and tip burn still exists. This will occur due to
past heat waves in the growing regions. The high prices will
come down throughout the week. The market is lower.
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Strawberries
Some of our shippers
are harvesting in more than one area which
has helped balance the overall declining
supplies. Oxnard production continues to pick
up slowly with reports of good quality only with
minor defects like cat face and some creasing.
Overall better quality can be found in Oxnard
and Santa Maria rather than in the north.
The market is steady.
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Broccoli
The broccoli market is extremely active.
Supplies will remain very
tight through the week. The market is stronger.
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Tomatoes
Local area production is ending but
demand is not strong enough for any drastic
changes we can expect to see a decent range of
prices due to as stated local production ending. The market is steady.
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Berries
Blueberry production in the Northwest continues at a
moderate pace but is looking to end soon.
Michigan is currently shipping all storage fruit
and is done with fresh production. The pack size is
4.4oz and some 6oz. with reports of great
quality. The market is steady.
Blackberries: Blackberry production
continues to be light; we can expect this trend
to continue. Reports of quality on blackberries have been good.
The market is steady. Raspberries:
Raspberries are available with most growers
but not in abundance. Growers are producing moderate volume with good quality.
Quality is good.
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Summer & Zucchini Squash
Squash is now being
harvested in Georgia and Mississippi with little
to no availability in Michigan. The southeast
continues to see well below anticipated
averages in crop yields so expect a rising
market resulting from “supply and demand”.
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Grapes
Red Seedless grapes will not predominantly be
either Crimson Red or Ruby Red seedless.
Princess and Thompson varieties will dominate
the green seedless market. As we move
into October, cooler weather will prevail and
harvests will be lighter, but quality will continue
to be very good. Black seedless and Red
Globe seeded grapes remain in excellent
supply. Sizes are LARGE, they eat very well
and quality is outstanding!
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Peppers
The bell pepper market has stabilized after a slight
increase in recent days. There is limited
availability out of Michigan but good volume on
California pepper has kept Eastern prices from
reaching higher levels. The market should
decline gradually over the next week.
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Cucumbers
The cucumber market continues to rise. Michigan
is finished with their cucumbers and Georgia
has simply not planted enough to meet supply
demands. The market will continue to rise as
more people look to the southeast for their
cucumbers.
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Melons
Cantaloupe: The market has backed off
since the start of the week and look to hold at
the current levels through the balance of the
week. Expect to see a slight green cast on the
Cantloupes, but that has not had an affect at all on the
internal quality. The market is steady.
Honeydew: The honeydew market is sharply
stronger and the supplies are limited! Water availability issues are forcing
growers to shut down early and production will
remain very light going into next week.
Production in some of the growing areas will increase
next week, but there is good demand on the
light supplies. The market is higher.
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Asparagus
The market is showing some life.
Supplies are light from all growing areas.
Extra large and jumbo sizes continue to be the
tightest in availability. Supplies will remain light
through the week. Good quality is being
reported in terms of color and texture on this
product. The market is higher.
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Stone Fruit
Peach and Nectarine volumes continue to fall
and even with the late season varieties,
production could finish within the next 7-10
days. Red Plums are finishing quickly, but
Black Plums will go strong for another 2+
weeks with the Angeleno variety. For our Fall
Fruit enthusiasts, there are Pomegranates and
Persimmons available in good supplies!
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Carrots
Quality and availability continue to remain
steady on the West Coast. Carrots are crossing
into Texas on a daily basis now. Market is
steady.
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