Market Alerts
Avocados – Heavy rain and the Constitution Day holiday have furthered a slowdown in Mexico’s avocado harvest over the past week. Pricing is higher than normal, and quality is good to fair.
Strawberries – Quality is still inconsistent on fruit out of California and Mexico due to lingering cool weather and rain, and pricing is higher.
Tomatoes – The supply situation has deteriorated further, due to freezing overnight temperatures in Mexico’s growing regions last week. Florida’s harvest is improved, but not enough to offset the Mexican shortfall. Quality remains fair, with pale coloring.
Squash – Supplies of Zucchini have improved, but Yellow is still limited and more expensive than normal. Seasonal varietals like Butternut, Acorn and Spaghetti are plentiful.
Cucumbers – The cold weather affecting Mexico’s tomato harvest has also impacted field-grown Cucumbers. Quality is fair, and pricing is higher than normal.
A Peek at Peak Seasons
Grapes – Quality on both Red and Green Grapes is excellent, with Chile approaching peak harvest.
Kale – Quality is excellent, with full leaves and vibrant color reported.
Asparagus – Pencil and Standard size Asparagus is plentiful, with good quality reported.
Melons – Cantaloupe and Honeydew are great quality, with excellent sugar levels, color and shelf life.
Citrus – Seasonal varietals such as Mandarin, Cara Cara, Minneola and Blood Oranges are still in great supply.
Limes – Supplies out of Mexico are abundant, with very good quality.
Grapefruit – Texas and California are harvesting very nice quality fruit.
Weather Update
California: Colder than seasonal temperatures.
Yuma AZ: Dry conditions and colder temperatures, with overnight plant icing expected.
Mexico: Colder temperatures in the north, seasonal averages in the Central region.
Florida: Windy conditions early in the week, seasonal temperatures and precipitation later.
Ohio: Seasonal temperatures. Mostly cloudy, with some sun.
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Commodities at a Glance
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Apples: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Asparagus: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Avocado: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Bell Peppers: Quality is fair, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Blackberries) : Quality is great, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Berries (Blueberries): Quality is great, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Berries (Raspberries): Quality is great, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Berries (Strawberries): Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Broccoli: Quality is good, 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 fair, pricing is higher |
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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 great, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Cucumbers: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Eggplant: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Garlic: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Grapes (Green): Quality is great, pricing is steady |
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Grapes (Red): Quality is great, pricing is steady |
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Green Onions: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Kale: Quality is good, supply is steady |
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Lettuce Iceberg: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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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 fair, pricing is steady |
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Pears: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Pineapples: Quality is fair, pricing is steady |
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Potatoes: Quality is poor, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Potatoes (Colored): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Squash: Hard: quality is good, pricing is steady. Soft: quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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Tomatoes: Quality is good, pricing is higher. Specialty quality is poor, with limited supply |
