Market Alerts
Potatoes – The storage crop for Idaho bakers is coming to an end over the next few weeks. Pricing is higher on most sizes. Quality is good to fair, with sprouting and bruising the most common defects.
Apples – The storage crop is coming to an end, with Granny Smith, Fuji and Gala becoming less available. Sizes may be substituted during the month of August. Golden Delicious in particular are very scarce.
A Peek at Peak Seasons
Locally Grown – The local growing season for most of the U.S. is heating up. Be sure to ask your sales rep for recommendations!
Tomatoes – The summer growing season is in full swing. Locally grown product is available.
Stone Fruit – Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots and Plums are all available and great quality.
Grapes – Quality is once again excellent on all sizes of California Red and Green Grapes.
Blueberries – Michigan, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest are all harvesting great quality berries.
Sweet Corn – It’s peak season for White, Yellow and Bi-color Corn. Quality and pricing are great!
Watermelon – It’s also peak season for seeded and seedless melons.
Melon – California Cantaloupe and Honeydew melons are at a peak, with very nice quality and great sugar levels.
Weather Update
California: Very warm temperatures early in the week, followed by cooling, with seasonal moisture.
Mexico: Isolated thunderstorms and seasonal temperatures in all major growing regions.
Southeastern U.S.: Above-average temperatures and daily showers/thunderstorms in most of the region.
Ohio: Seasonal temperatures with thunderstorms mid week.
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08.19.19 Market Reports / Monique Bienvenue with BeeSweet Citrus
Commodities at a Glance
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Apples: Quality is good, certain varietals may be less available |
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Asparagus: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Avocado: Quality is good, pricing is high |
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Bell Peppers: Quality is good, pricing is higher on Colored Bells |
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Berries (Blackberries) : Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Blueberries): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Raspberries): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Strawberries): Quality is fair, pricing is steady |
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Broccoli: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Brussels Sprouts: Quality is fair to good, pricing is higher |
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Carrots: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Cauliflower: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Celery: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Lemons): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Limes): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Oranges): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Cucumbers: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Eggplant: Quality is fair to good, pricing is steady |
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Garlic: Quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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Grapes (Green): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Grapes (Red): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Green Onions: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Kale: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Lettuce Iceberg: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Lettuce Leaf: Quality is good, pricing is slightly higher on Romaine Hearts |
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Lettuce Leaf (Tender): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Melon (Cantaloupe): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Melon (Honeydew): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Melon (Watermelon): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Onions: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Pears: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Pineapples: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Potatoes: Quality is fair to good, pricing is higher |
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Potatoes (Colored): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Squash: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Stone Fruit: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Tomatoes: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
