The Source - June 23, 2016

Weather Update

High pressure remains the story out west as well above average temperatures continue into the weekend. A low moving into the Pacific Northwest will cool temperatures slightly along the Central Coast today however the high strengthens once again into the weekend. Tropical storm Danielle dissipates over Central Mexico today with typical scattered showers expected in its wake into the weekend Scattered showers are expected across Florida into the weekend with seasonal temperatures.

Freight Update

California trucks remain steady and look to remain that way for the week. Washington and Idaho potato trucks remain steady as well. The National Average for diesel remained steady and is currently at 2.426 per gallon. A difference of .433 from this time last year. California prices are steady as well and are currently at 2.786 per gallon. Crude oil remained steady and is now at 48.85 per barrel.

Commodity Updates (Click row for summary) Expand All

Apples

Washington - Red delicious are steady on all sizes. Most shippers continue to peak on extra-fancy 72-88s so small fruit is limited. Golden Delicious are steady on all sizes and are still peaking on Wash-Extra 100/113s but storage supplies are very short. Most suppliers still don't have much larger than an 88-size Golden. Granny Smith are steady on all sizes and continue to peak on 88-113s. Most suppliers still don't have much larger than an 88 or smaller than a 125. Galas are steady but firm due to light supplies and very strong demand. Most Gala suppliers still don't have much fruit larger than an 88. Fujis are steady on all sizes and the market remains firm due to light supplies. The Fuji market will also continue to slowly rise until the end of the season. Washington Fujis continue to peak on extra-fancy 80-100's. Pink Lady's remain steady but firm due to very strong demand. The quality for all varieties has been good.
Michigan - Red delicious are steady and remain firm due to light supplies. Red delicious are peaking on 80/88s. Galas are still available in limited quantities. The quality for red delicious and Galas has been good.
New York - Red delicious and red Romes are steady but supplies are very short. Small fruit remains limited for in both. The fruit quality has been good.
Chile - Chilean Gala supplies are very limited now and they only have 90's and larger left. Imported Braeburns are peaking on 90s and larger and are steady on all sizes.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Coopersville/Belding/Sparta, MI Steady Good
Hudson/Pleasant Valley/Red Hook, NY Steady Good
Wenatchee/Yakima, WA and Hood River, OR Steady Good
Chile Steady Good
Asparagus

Asparagus supplies are still steady from Mexico, Peru, Michigan, and New Jersey. We should see heavier Mexican supply beginning this weekend. Quality is good from all regions.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Ica, Peru to Trujillo Steady Good
New Jersey Steady Good
Guanajuato, Mexico Steady Good
Avocado (California)

Demand on California's fruit is increasing as Mexican volumes quickly drops off. California's harvest is at it's peak and can not keep up with demand. Markets are rising and shippers short on all sizes and exceptionally so on the 48s and larger sizes.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Temecula/Escondido, CA Higher Excellent
Oxnard/Ventura, CA Higher Excellent
Avocado (Mexican) Alert

Mexico's shipments to the US has drop quicker than expected. Many shippers are not receiving any fruit this week from Mexico and others are only receiving a small fraction of what they had ordered. It now looks like Mexico's main crop is coming to it's end. Demand is exceeding supplies on all sizes. Mexico's next crop, the Flor Loca crop, is looking like it may get started in a light way by the first of July. If it does, it will still take several weeks to get ramped up and the supply line to replenish. Projections of size is still mostly small fruit. July still looks over all shortage on supplies.

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Alerts:
Mexico has drop drastically the end of last week and this week. Their old main crop looks to be coming to it's end and gapping between their summer crop.

Growing Region Market Quality
Michoacan, Mexico Higher Fair
Bell Peppers (Western)

Due to high temps in California many grower's have been hurt with their crops out of the Coachella Valley. Green supply are steady, with red supply gapping.

We expect the market of red and green will be challenging for the next few weeks. Extreme heat still expected this week for Southern California.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Coachella Valley, CA Steady Fair
Southern San Joaquin Valley, CA Steady/Higher Good
Berries (Blackberries)

Supplies remain steady with production out of all CA berry growing regions, Oregon, North Carolina and Georgia. Indiana and Ohio production will begin very soon! Quality is good out of all areas.






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Transitions:
Indiana and Ohio production will begin very soon!

Growing Region Market Quality
Oxnard, CA Steady Good
Santa Maria, CA Steady Good
Salinas, CA Steady Good
Watsonville, CA Steady Good
Alma, GA Steady Good
Sheridan, OR Steady Good
Berries (Blueberries)

Supplies remain steady with production in North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Indiana! Quality has been very good out of all areas. Demand is steady as retail promotions continue to include blueberries for Independence Day and summer ads.






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Transitions:
Michigan blueberry production should begin by mid July!

Growing Region Market Quality
Mossyrock, WA Steady Good
Pitt Meadows, BC Steady Good
Salem, OR Steady Good
Demotte, IN Steady Good
Ivanhoe, NC Steady Good
Hammonton, NJ Steady Good
Berries (Raspberries) Alert

CA raspberries have now passed peak production and will now quickly decrease out of Oxnard and Salinas. The abundance we've had available over the past several weeks has slowed down significantly this week. Crops peaked in June where we do not typically see that high volume until July. The Santa Maria and Watsonville production regions will increase over the coming weeks. Central MX production has pretty well finished for the season. Quality has remained good out of all regions.

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Alerts:
Supplies are limited as CA production peaked earlier this summer and overall volume is decreasing.

Peak Seasons:
CA raspberry production peaked earlier this year with high volumes in early June that we typically would not see until July. We are now on the down side of the slope for summer production and seeing volumes decreasing as we move further into summer.



Growing Region Market Quality
Watsonville, CA Higher Good
Santa Maria, CA Higher Good
Salinas, CA Higher Good
Oxnard, CA Higher Good
Berries (Strawberries)

Supplies remain steady across California's strawberry growing regions. Summer production is rolling as we head into Independence Day! High temps have cooled down to the upper 70s and low 80s as we head into the weekend and next week. The higher temps we experienced over the previous weekend did increase quality concerns with sun scald, soft, overripe and bruising but harvesting crews are spending extra time to ensure only quality berries are making the packs. Berry sizing is smaller with counts ranging 18-24 per 1 pound clamshell. Demand remains steady as retailers continue to promote for Independence Day ads moving into next week.









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Growing Region Market Quality
Watsonville, CA Steady Good
Salinas Valley, CA Steady Good
Santa Maria, CA Steady Good
Broccoli

Broccoli supplies remain steady with more broccoli crowns than bunched broccoli. Quality is really nice out of all growing regions with good crown size and minimal yellowing. The market is competitive with offers for volume on broccoli crowns.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Salinas Valley, CA Steady Good
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA Steady Good
Celaya Guanjuato Mexico Steady Good
Brussels Sprouts

We have steady supplies going into the front side of this week. The market is competitive with all suppliers. Oxnard and Mexico are the current growing regions with the Salinas area about to start in the next couple of weeks. Quality is nice with minimal issues upon arrivals.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Northern Baja California Norte, Mexico Steady Good
Oxnard, CA Steady Good
Carrots

The Bakersfield crop is in full production. Growth is good and starting to yield good percentage of Jumbo size and supplies are getting much better. Supply of baby peeled carrots are good.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Bakersfield/Santa Maria, CA Lower/Steady Excellent
Cauliflower

As we continue the Salinas / Santa Maria growing season we will continue to see the roller coaster ride of supplies. We are currently in an abundance of supplies with steady markets. Quality is really nice with minimal arrival issues.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Salinas Valley, CA Steady Good
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA Steady Good
Celery

This market is steady. Oxnard will be finished up this week but production in Santa Maria will continue. Salinas is in full production. Packs continue to be heavier to large sizing. Good quality is being reported from all shippers. Supplies will be strong for the entire week on large sizing. Production of this commodity in Michigan will start approximately the second week in July.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA Steady Good
Salinas Valley, CA Steady Good
Cherries

Dark sweet cherry supplies continue to be steady out of the North West. Quality has been strong and market prices have remained consistent this week. Growers are expecting another big harvest tomorrow with good availability through the holiday. Rainier variety cherries have drop in production and are expected to remain firm on price through the holiday.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Yakima, WA Steady Excellent
Chili Peppers

Serrano - Quality remains good with better demand. Mostly medium to large size.

Anaheim - Sizing and quality remain good. More product being offered. Excellent size and color.

Pablano - Slightly lighter supply with some growers finishing. Good quality and condition expected to continue.

Tomatillo - Good supply of tomatillo crossing from Baja .

Jalapeno- good quality on new crop pepper, mostly large sizing with good color.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Santa Maria, CA Steady Good
Cilantro

Cilantro supplies are plentiful in all growing regions. But this heat could be a problem. Dehydration could be a problem moving forward, but right now quality is nice with little arrival issues the past couple of days. The minimal arrival problems have been yellowing of the leaves. The market continues to be unchanged.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Salinas, CA Steady Good
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA Steady Good
Baja, MX Steady Good
Citrus (Lemons)

The central valley crop is now completely harvested. They will ship for another week. The Ventura crop is our main supplier. Demand is very strong and continues to build. We are seeing 140s/165s/200s supplies clean up daily and many shippers sold out for the week by mid week.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Oxnard/Ventura, CA Steady Good
Citrus (Limes)

Rains in growing area has halted harvest and crossing are very light to begin the week, Expect crossing to pick up the back half of the week. Demand remains good on all sizes and crop is still peaking on smaller sizes.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Tabasco, Mexico Steady Good
Citrus (Oranges)

Valencia volumes are increasing as Navels wind down, Shippers have good supplies of Valencias and peaking on 88s/113s/138s. There will still be Navels available June, but peaking on 88s/72s/56s choice grade fruit. Labor to harvest fruit is an issue for some growers.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Merced to Bakersfield, CA Steady Excellent
Riverside, CA Steady Excellent
Cucumbers (Western)

Good quality and condition on cucumbers coming out of Northern Baja coast. Better production has picked up from multiple grower's this week. All sizes are being packed in 1 1/9 bushel boxes. Also 24's-36's-42's being packed.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Northern Baja California Norte, Mexico Steady Good
Eggplant (Western)

Extreme heat in Coachella Valley making it difficult for eggplant to be harvested there. First cuts out of Fresno showing good quality but limited volume. There is a lot of cosmetic issue with egg plant out of Coachella.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Southern CA Steady Fair
Grapes (Green)

Green grape availability remains strong in both areas. Due to the recent heat wave, shippers have been trying to harvest as much of the quality fruit as they can before it gets exposed to the heat. This has lead to increased production numbers and a push to move volume. We have seen some aggressive prices on green grapes this week, but I expect the market to level out by the end of the week and remain steady through next week. We have seen some light amber color on the larger size grapes, but no major quality issues have been reported. New California crop is expected to get started next week with light numbers and increase as we start July.

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Transitions:
New San Joaquin Valley harvest is expected to start with light numbers next week.

Growing Region Market Quality
Coachella Valley, CA Lower/Steady Good
Hermosillo, Mexico Lower/Steady Good
Grapes (Red)

Red grape supplies have become more limited. The hot temperatures in Mexico and Coachella have had an affect on production numbers and quality. Although we have not had any issues with order fulfillment, the available volume of clean red grapes has dropped. We do not expect any disruption in supplies as we transition into new California harvest, but market prices have climbed up and will remain firm through next week. We have seen some reports of soft berries and discoloration, but no major concerns on quality. San Joaquin Valley is expected to get started with light numbers next week and increase production as we begin July.

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Transitions:
New San Joaquin Valley harvest is expected to start next week with light numbers.

Growing Region Market Quality
Coachella Valley, CA Higher Good
Hermosillo, Mexico Steady/Higher Fair
Green Onions

Iced and Iceless green onion supplies are really abundant. The market is steady with aggressive prices. Minimal quality issues have been reported. And domestic green onions are available as well.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Mexicali, Baja Steady Good
Salinas Valley, CA Steady Good
Kale

The kale market is steady with a range of pricing depending on the loading location. Quality is excellent with little yellowing and dehydration. Supplies will be steady for the week.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Salinas, CA Steady Excellent
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA Steady Excellent
Baja, MX Steady Excellent
Lettuce Iceberg

The market has remained unchanged. Warm temperatures has caused a few defects to occur with this commodity. Defects will include insect and mechanical damage, discoloration, lightweights as well as puffiness . All suppliers continue to have these issues when harvesting. There have been major fluctuations in weights ranging from 35-45 pounds depending on the shipper. Pricing gaps as well as weight discrepancies will continue throughout the week with this commodity.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA Steady Fair
Salinas Valley, CA Steady Fair
Lettuce Leaf

Romaine is firm. Romaine hearts will be light in availability for all of this week. Supplies are expected to be slightly better next week, weather permitting. Extreme high temperatures this past week could curtail production if high temperatures continue this week. Green and red leaf as well as butter is steady. Quality issues continue on all leaf items. These issues include insect damage, fringe and tip burn as well as internal burn. Demand, overall is off. There are pricing fluctuations in the marketplace, pending the particular shipper.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA Higher Fair
Salinas Valley, CA Higher Fair
Melon (Cantaloupe)

The story here is directly related to the extremely hot temperatures in the growing regions. Sizing has switched to mostly 6 count and 9 count which is crown pick. There are limited supplies of 12 count and 15 count but that will change as we get into next week. The weather has created limited harvesting hours for all suppliers. This will cause the market to trend higher as the week progresses. Quality remains really nice with good sugar levels.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Maricopa, AZ Steady/Higher Good
Yuma, AZ Steady/Higher Good
Brawley, CA Steady/Higher Good
El Centro, CA Steady/Higher Good
Melon (Honeydew)

There is good supplies out of Arizona and California. But this heat wave will take its toll as we move into this week. Good supplies from Mexico as well with aggressive pricing. The market is steady with aggressive prices out of Arizona & Califirnia. Quality is really good with the current supplies.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Maricopa, AZ Steady Good
Yuma, AZ Steady Good
El Centro, CA Steady Good
Brawley, CA Steady Good
Caborca, Mexico Steady Good
Melon (Watermelon)

Watermelon is still crossing from Sonora. Demand for Western Watermelon has risen. Watermelon is being shipped from Northern Mexico, Western Arizona, Southern and Central California. Quality is good with mostly Large sizes being harvested. Extreme heat has reduced the yield.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Coachella Valley Steady Good
Onions Alert

Very warm temperatures in the Onion growing regions continues, ranging anywhere from the high 90's to 105 plus degrees. This looks to continue through next week. Luckily demand and supplies are moderate which is keeping the market steady. Quality has not been affected as of yet but I do believe we will start to see signs of the heat in the onions later this week. The issues will start with sunburn outer skins and if this heat continues will turn into decay. Supplies are still coming out of Central California and New Mexico.

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Alerts:
High temperatures continue in the Onions growing regions

Growing Region Market Quality
Huron/Metler, CA Steady Good
Las Cruces, NM Steady Good
Pears

Washington - D'anjou pears are steady and the market remains very strong due to light supplies. The remaining C.A. fruit is peaking on US#1 70-90s so expect small D'anjous to remain extremely short! The quality has been good.
Chile - Chilean Packhams are steady and they are still peaking on US#1 70-100s but the small fruit has cleaned up. Chilean Argentinian Bosc are both steady and continue to peak on 70-100s but there is some smaller fruit available. C.A. Bosc are also steady. The quality for all the imported varieties has been good.

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Transitions:
California Bartlett and red pears will start in approximately 2 weeks.

Growing Region Market Quality
Wenatchee/Yakima, WA and Hood River, OR Steady Good
Chile Steady Good
Pineapples

It's rainy season in the tropics. We are starting to see some water translucency show up in the pineapples and a greener shell color. Shippers will picking the fruit a little earlier to help prevent the water translucency, this leads to the greener shell color. Shell color is not an indication of ripeness. Supplies are tight and are expected to be so through July.

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Growing Region Market Quality
La Virgen, Costa Rica Higher Good
Heredia, Costa Rica Higher Good
Guapiles, Costa Rica Higher Good
La Cieba, Honduras Higher Good
Retalhuleu, Guatemala Higher Good
San Luis, Guatemala Higher Good
Potatoes

Potatoes are still coming out of storage loading in Idaho, Washington, Colorado and Wisconsin. Supplies of Storage potatoes look be sufficient out of all areas till New crop coming into play late July to the middle of August depend on growing area. Quality is still holding up very nicely for being in storage for almost 8 months. A few lots showing internal black spotting and the occasional peeper have shown up in a few arrivals. Market has adjusted downward slightly out of both Idaho and Washington on 70 count and larger with 80 count and smaller steady. Weather has been ideal so far for growing out of all areas.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Hamer/Rupert, ID Steady Good
Quincy/Hermiston, WA Steady Good
Eastern Colorado Steady Good
Plover/Bancroft, WI Steady Good
Potatoes (colored)

Bakersfield, California - reds, whites, and golds are mostly steady but some suppliers are higher. The availability will be good for this week and will start drop next week. Reds, whites, and Golds are still peaking on A-size. The quality has been good.
Phoenix, Arizona - red and gold potatoes are steady and both continue to peak on A-size. They will ship through this week and most of next week but the availability is limited. The quality has been good.
Alabama - they have limited supplies due to strong demand. They really only have #2's for the balance of the week, supplies will improve next week.
North Florida - The red potato market is steady as those shippers that are left are trying to clean up. The quality is reported as good to fair.
North Carolina - they have started packing white potatoes and they have a good range of size available from Chefs to Bs, C-size are limited. They are peaking on A-size.

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Transitions:
Next Week the panhandle of Texas, Missouri, and N.C./Virginia will start packing reds. N.C./Virginia will also start with a few golds.

The week after next Bakersfield, California will start to finish and will transition north to Stockton.

Growing Region Market Quality
Bakersfield, CA Steady/Higher Good
Phoenix, AZ Steady Good
Ider, AL Steady/Higher Good
Hastings/Bunnell/East Palatka, FL Steady Good
Elizabeth City/Camden, NC Lower/Steady Good
Squash (Western)

It is still very hot in this area. Hard squash is now coming out Coachella. Extreme heat causing condition and quality issue for squash being harvested in Southern California .Italian and Yellow S/N are being harvested in Santa Maria and Fresno with good quality. Many Coachella Grower's are looking to finish early.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Santa Maria, CA Steady/Higher Good
Stone Fruit

Excellent supplies of all stone fruit. Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Plums and Pluots are all available in promotable volumes with very strong quality. Market prices continue to adjust down as production increases and we approach the 4th of July holiday. Aggressive prices are available for volume buys. Fruit is on the large size and sugar levels are high.

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Growing Region Market Quality
Madera south to Arvin, CA Lower/Steady Excellent
Tomatoes (Eastern)

Rounds - The market is steady. Volume in eastern regions, as well as Arkansas, may start to decline due the recent heat. Quality will also start to look a but suspect with the hot, hot weather. Out west, supplies are gaining with more production with warmer weather. Look for a range in quality due to hot temps in the east.
Roma - The market is steady. Multiple growing areas are in production. Southeast US is also on production. Mainland Mexico crossing primarily through McAllan, Baja, Mexico, Arkansas, and Central California. Look for a range on pricing and quality, focusing around warmer temps.
Cherry - The market is steady. Plenty of volume in the east. Shippers are looking to move product. Out west, supplies are a bit lighter, with most product staying on the west. Quality is Good.
Grape - The market is steady. Split market on grapes. Southeastern shippers are raising prices due to demand. However, plenty of product remains out west. Arkansas is now in production, but, with limited supplies. Both areas have a range in quality, with warmer temps.




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Growing Region Market Quality
Northern Florida Steady Good
Southern Florida Steady Good
Southeast Arkansas Steady Good
Charleston, SC Steady Good
Tomatoes (Western)

Rounds - The market is steady. Supplies in the west are starting to gain volume in production. Warmer temps are bring on product. Back east, supplies will begin to decline due to the hot temps. Look for a range in quality, depending on temps in various regions.
Roma - The market is steady. Mainland Mexico product is crossing primarily through McAllen, Baja, Mexico, Central California. The southeast US is in production. Look for a range in pricing and quality, depending on the area and temps.
Cherry - The market is steady. In the west, supplies are limited. All west coast product is staying in the area. However, east coast has plenty of supplies, and looking to move product. Look for demand to continue as is, with plenty of product. Quality is Good.
Grape - The market is steady. Currently seeing a split market on grapes. West has good numbers and keeping pricing lower. Back east, supplies are a bit tighter with demand and prices ticking upward. All areas have good quality. Weather over the next couple days may start to push all areas upwards in demand.


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Growing Region Market Quality
Northern Baja California Norte, Mexico Steady Good
Central Sonora, Mexico Steady Good

Things You Should Know

Avocado (Mexican)
Mexico has drop drastically the end of last week and this week. Their old main crop looks to be coming to it's end and gapping between their summer crop.

Berries (Raspberries)
Supplies are limited as CA production peaked earlier this summer and overall volume is decreasing.

Onions
High temperatures continue in the Onions growing regions

Transitions and Temperatures

Grapes (Red)
New San Joaquin Valley harvest is expected to start next week with light numbers.

Grapes (Green)
New San Joaquin Valley harvest is expected to start with light numbers next week.

Potatoes (colored)
Next Week the panhandle of Texas, Missouri, and N.C./Virginia will start packing reds. N.C./Virginia will also start with a few golds.

The week after next Bakersfield, California will start to finish and will transition north to Stockton.

Pears
California Bartlett and red pears will start in approximately 2 weeks.

Berries (Blackberries)
Indiana and Ohio production will begin very soon!

Berries (Blueberries)
Michigan blueberry production should begin by mid July!

A Peak at Peak Seasons

Berries (Raspberries)
CA raspberry production peaked earlier this year with high volumes in early June that we typically would not see until July. We are now on the down side of the slope for summer production and seeing volumes decreasing as we move further into summer.



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