Market Report
Market Alerts
Berries (Raspberries) – Raspberries are in very short supply. Look for this trend to continue through the week.
Berries (Strawberries) – Good demand is still in place for limited amounts of fruit resulting in higher pricing. Look for this trend to stay in place until the second week of August when new crop Santa Maria fruit is expected to begin to produce in volume.
Citrus (Limes) – Markets are active and firming up and expect prices to continue to climb weekly for the remainder of the month. Fair quality reported with limited availability. Place orders with lead time.
Pears – Supplies of Washington pears have been depleted. New Crop WA Bartletts will be available August 22nd. New Crop Bartlett Pears have started California. Expect higher pricing.
Potatoes – Fair quality with higher pricing. Limited supplies of supplies of 40 CT - 70 CT on the market. USDA box demand has tightened up availability on non-a sized russets. New crop Washington norkotahs are available. Early Idaho new crop potatoes will be available August 3rd.
A Peek at Peak Seasons
Blueberries
Broccoli
Carrots
Cucumbers
Grapes
Cantaloupe
Honeydew
Summer Squash
Weather Update
California – Typical summer pattern continues of deep marine layer in the morning clearing to the coast in the afternoon.
Mexico – Isolated showers and thunderstorms with seasonal temperatures look to continue across Central Mexico into next week.
Florida – Rainfall totals from Isaias were in the 1-2 inch range, with plenty of moisture the rest of the week bringing daily scattered showers this week.
Ohio – Seasonal temperatures with thunderstorms.
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Commodities at a Glance
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Apples: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Asparagus: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Avocado: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Bell Peppers: Quality on red & yellow is fair with limited supply and higher pricing |
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Berries (Blackberries) : Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Berries (Blueberries): Quality is great, pricing is lower |
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Berries (Raspberries): Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Berries (Strawberries): Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Broccoli: Quality is great, pricing is lower |
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Brussels Sprouts: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Carrots: Quality is great, pricing is steady |
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Cauliflower: Quality is good, pricing is lower |
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Celery: Quality is great, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Lemons): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Limes): Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Citrus (Oranges): Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Cucumbers: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Eggplant: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Garlic: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Grapes (Green): Quality is great, pricing is higher |
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Grapes (Red): Quality is great, pricing is higher |
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Green Onions: Quality is great, pricing is steady |
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Kale: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Lettuce Iceberg: Quality is fair, pricing is steady |
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Lettuce Leaf: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Lettuce Leaf (Tender): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Melon (Cantaloupe): Quality is great, pricing is steady |
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Melon (Honeydew): Quality is great, 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 higher, supply is limited |
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Pears: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Pineapples: Quality is fair, pricing is steady |
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Potatoes: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Potatoes (Colored): Quality is great, pricing is steady |
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Squash: Quality is good, pricing lower on summer |
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Stone Fruit: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Tomatoes: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
