Weather Update
High pressure remains in charge out west as inland temperatures remain well above seasonal norms throughout the region. Coastal regions will cool to seasonal averages under a increasing marine layer into the weekend. Monsoonal moisture will bring a chance of scattered afternoon showers to the Southwestern Desert and Northern Mexico regions through the week. Central Mexico will see diminishing shower activity the latter part of the week with temperatures near seasonal norms. A weak frontal system moves into the southeast into the weekend with light scattered showers and seasonal temperatures.
Freight Update
California trucks remain steady but look to tighten up at the end of the week. Washington and Idaho potato trucks remain steady. The National Average for diesel didn't change and remains at 2.426 per gallon. A difference of .417 from this time last year. California prices remained steady and are currently at 2.803 per gallon. Crude oil rose slightly and is now at 49.47 per barrel.
Commodity Updates (Click row for summary)
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 higher on all sizes and the market is firm due to strong demand and lighter supplies. Most Gala suppliers still don't have much fruit larger than an 88. Washington will only be shipping Galas for another couple weeks. The Fuji market is higher and will continue to slowly rise until the end of the season. The remaining Fujis continue to peak on extra-fancy 80-100's. Washington will only be shipping Fujis for another couple weeks. Pink Lady's are steady to higher and the market is firm due to very strong demand. The quality for all varieties has been good.
Michigan - Red delicious are steady but remain firm due to light supplies. Red delicious are peaking on 80/88s. Galas are still available in limited quantities. Call for the availability on both varieties. The quality for both has been good.
New York - Red delicious and red Romes are steady but supplies are very short. Small fruit remains limited for in both. Call for the availability 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.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Wenatchee/Yakima, WA and Hood River, OR | Steady | Excellent |
Coopersville/Belding/Sparta, MI | Steady | Good |
Hudson/Pleasant Valley/Red Hook, NY | Steady | Good |
Asparagus supplies are still steady from Mexico and Peru. Quality is good from both regions.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Ica, Peru to Trujillo | Steady | Good |
Guanajuato, Mexico | Steady | Good |
California is the major supplier at this time and is only supplying about 50% of the current demand created by Mexico's short fall. They are trying to get more harvested, but labor shortages are holding growers back.
Alerts:
Demand exceeding supplies. Market continues to rise.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Oxnard/Ventura, CA | Higher | Good |
Temecula/Escondido, CA | Higher | Good |
Mexican fruit shipments are at a historic low and supplies are very limited. Mexico's summer crop (Flor Loca crop) has started in a very light way for some shippers. There will be more starting next week. It will take time to get the fruit into the supply chain. Harvest will go slow at the start to insure maturity levels of the fruit. 80% of this new crop will be 60s/70s/84s. There will not be many 40s and 48s. This new crop is looking to peak on #1 grade and very limited supplies on #2 grade.
Alerts:
Demand far exceeds supply and will for awhile. Markets keep rising.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Michoacan, Mexico | Higher | Good |
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.
Market of red and green will be challenging for the next few weeks. Extreme heat still expected this week for Southern California for one to two more weeks.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Northern San Joaquin Valley, CA | Steady/Higher | Good |
Supply is steady with production out of all CA berry growing regions. We will begin to see a down trend from Santa Maria and Oxnard as Salinas and Watsonville production increase into July. Oregon, Washington and North Carolina are still ramping up production although some growers are gapping in between varieties out of Oregon. Georgia season has pretty well wrapped up production, much smaller volumes. Indiana and Ohio production will begin very soon! Quality is good out of all areas. There have been some isolated instances of wet and leaky berries.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Oxnard, CA | Steady | Good |
Santa Maria, CA | Steady | Good |
Salinas, CA | Steady | Good |
Watsonville, CA | Steady | Good |
Sheridan, OR | Steady | Good |
Supplies remain steady with production in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Indiana! Georgia has ended major production. North Carolina is declining steadily as well and will finish soon. New Jersey has experienced rain and weather that have drastically slowed production down and will likely bring a swifter end to the season. Demand is steady as retail promotions continue to include blueberries for Independence Day and summer ads. Promotional opportunity will be available for the coming weeks.
Transitions:
Georgia has ended major production. North Carolina is quickly declining and will end soon. Weather in New Jersey could bring a swifter wrap up to their short season., production has already fallen sharply. Michigan production will being by mid-July.
Peak Seasons:
Pacific Northwest production is trending up toward peak production in the coming weeks.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Demotte, IN | Steady/Higher | Good |
Mossyrock, WA | Steady | Good |
Salem, OR | Steady | Good |
Pitt Meadows, BC | Steady | Good |
Hammonton, NJ | Steady | Good |
Ivanhoe, NC | Steady | Good |
CA raspberries have now passed peak production and will continue to decrease in volume moving into the summer. We will be in limited supplies from here on. The crop hit peak production numbers in early June where we do not typically see that high volume period until July. Central MX production has pretty well finished for the season. Quality has remained good out of all regions, some isolated instances of wet, leaky or off-color berries.
Alerts:
Supplies are limited and will be throughout the summer due to the crop hitting peak production earlier this season.
Transitions:
Central Mexico has finished major production for the season. Oxnard and Salinas are winding down as Watsonville and Santa Maria will increase production over the coming weeks.
Peak Seasons:
CA crop peaked in mid June. Overall volume will decrease from here on.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Salinas, CA | Higher | Good |
Watsonville, CA | Higher | Good |
Santa Maria, CA | Higher | Good |
Oxnard, CA | Higher | Good |
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. The higher temps we experienced over the previous weeks did increase quality concerns with sun scald, soft, overripe, green tips 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 this week.
Transitions:
Santa Maria will begin to decrease in production week over week
Peak Seasons:
Salinas and Watsonville peak production is coming in July!
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Salinas Valley, CA | Steady | Good |
Watsonville, CA | Steady | Good |
Santa Maria, CA | Steady | Good |
Broccoli supplies remain steady with a more abundance of broccoli crowns versus bunched. Quality is really nice from the Salinas and Santa Maria growing regions. Mexico is still quoting some hallow heart but quality remains nice as well. The market is competitive with some suppliers still offering volume deals.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Salinas Valley, CA | Steady | Good |
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA | Steady | Good |
Celaya Guanjuato Mexico | Steady | Good |
Now that we have three growing regions supplying us with Brussel Sprouts the market has finally settled to competitive levels. There are plenty of supplies from all growing regions. Quality is excellent out of Salinas and Oxnard, with Mexico quality improving as well.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Salinas Valley, CA | Steady | Excellent |
Oxnard, CA | Steady | Excellent |
Northern Baja California Norte, Mexico | Steady | Good |
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.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Bakersfield/Santa Maria, CA | Lower/Steady | Excellent |
The cauliflower market is showing an upward trend in both the Salinas and Santa Maria growing regions. Quality is really nice with little arrival issues. Supplies look to be catching up with demand.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Salinas Valley, CA | Steady/Higher | Good |
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA | Steady/Higher | Good |
The celery market is about steady with adequate supplies from both the Santa Maria and Salinas regions. Some shippers are attempting to raise the market but demand is only about steady as Michigan is beginning to ship celery. Quality in all areas is good to excellent.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA | Steady | Good |
Salinas Valley, CA | Steady | Excellent |
Dark sweet cherries out of Washington continue to be steady in supply. There was a small drop in production early this week, but volume is expected to jump back up by the weekend and through next week. As we reach mid July, we will see volume drop off quickly and harvest will finish by the last week of the month. Market prices have been steady and will continue to be until we see the drop in production.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Yakima, WA | Steady | Excellent |
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.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Southern San Joaquin Valley, CA | Steady | Good |
Cilantro supplies continue to be steady. There have been little complaints upon arrival with cilantro. Yellowing and some slimy leaves have been the complaints. The market does vary from all loading locations.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Salinas, CA | Steady | Good |
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA | Steady | Good |
Baja, MX | Steady | Good |
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.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Oxnard/Ventura, CA | Steady | Good |
The lime market on the110 & 150ct is finally coming down. Demand is good on all sizes across the board. The peak size has remained in the smaller sizes such as 250ct and 230ct. The overall long term upward market trend has broken and lower prices are happening. Quality is good overall. The overall supplies are now increasing. The market is lower on the 175 - 250ct limes.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Veracruz, Mexico | Lower | Excellent |
Valencia volumes are increasing as Navels wind down, Shippers have good supplies of Valencias and peaking on 88s/113s/138s. There will still be a few Navels available into the first week of July. but peaking on 88s/72s/56s choice grade fruit. Labor to harvest fruit is an issue for some growers.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Merced to Bakersfield, CA | Steady | Good |
Riverside, CA | Steady | Good |
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. Color is just fair due to hotter temps.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Northern Baja California Sur, Mexico | Steady | Good |
With temperature's in Coachella dropping eggplant showing improvement in quality and condition. Fresno showing good quality and good volume. Cosmetic issue with egg plant out of Coachella is improving.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
---|---|---|
Fresno, CA | Steady | Good |
New California harvest (Arvin) will start this weekend and quality is expected to be strong. As we transition into new harvest, we continue to have excellent availability of Coachella and Mexican Sugarones. Product is available to load in Nogales, Coachella and Fresno areas. Quality has been good and market prices have remained steady with volume spot buy opportunities. There will be an overlap in supply between all areas and we do not expect the market to drastically change.
Transitions:
Arvin is expected to start harvest this weekend with light numbers. Production will increase next week.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Coachella Valley, CA | Steady | Good |
Hermosillo, Mexico | Steady | Good |
New California harvest (Arvin) started this week with light volume. These new Flames are peaking in sizes between a M/L and L. Quality is being reported as excellent with good color, firm berries and very little shatter. Due to the limited volume this week, market prices on new harvest have been firm. With the warm weather in the San Joaquin Valley, production and size is expected to increase rapidly as we move into next week. I expect to see the market start to gradually decline starting next week. We continue to have access to Mexican red grapes loading in Fresno as well as Nogales. The fruit located in the Fresno area has been carefully selected from the remaining Mexican crop and is being stored at the proper temperature to maintain the best quality. This fruit is available at a much sharper price point, but inventory is moving quickly. Nogales has some red grapes remaining to load this week and the prices are aggressive. However, quality has been a concern due to the excessive heat exposure and warm storage temps.
Alerts:
Mexican and Coachella harvest is coming to an end. Due to excessive heat exposure, quality has been a concern.
Transitions:
New harvest in Arvin has started this week with light volume. Production will increase next week.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Arvin, CA | Higher | Good |
Coachella Valley, CA | Lower | Fair |
Hermosillo, Mexico | Lower | Fair |
There are good supplies of green onions from Mexico. And now with the start of domestic green onions out of Salinas has kept the market at competitive labels. There have been minimal quality complaints with arrivals.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Mexicali, Baja | Steady | Good |
Salinas Valley, CA | Steady | Good |
The Kale market will be unchanged going into the weekend. Supplies remain abundant. Overall quality is good with some arrivals with minimal yellowing.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Salinas, CA | Steady | Good |
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA | Steady | Good |
Baja, MX | Steady | Good |
The Iceberg lettuce market is strengthening as supplies drop and demand continues to be good. Currently we are seeing a lot of puffy, light weight lettuce as shippers continue to reach ahead for supplies. We expect this to continue well into the foreseeable future as supplies are projected to remain inconsistent.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA | Steady/Higher | Good |
Salinas Valley, CA | Steady/Higher | Good |
The leaf lettuce market is relatively unchanged. Romaine and romaine hearts continue to struggle with quality and consequently supplies. We see no change in this market for the near term as romaine appears to have peaked. The other leaf items are well supplied with good quality and steady demand.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
---|---|---|
Oxnard/Santa Maria, CA | Steady | Good |
Salinas Valley, CA | Steady | Good |
The desert supplies are steady to slightly less than last week. The West Side has started shipping this week and supplies will start increasing from here. Quality out of the West Side is reported to be very nice. Quality out of the desert has been very nice although it has been extremely hot lately in the growing regions down in the desert. Quality will be effected in some lots. The market is steady.
Transitions:
The West Side started this week!!
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Firebaugh, CA | Lower/Steady | Excellent |
Maricopa, AZ | Lower/Steady | Good |
El Centro, CA | Lower/Steady | Good |
The desert and Mexico are supplying our markets with honeydews with a majority of the supplies. A few growers started harvesting this week in the San Joaquin Valley and the volume will steadily increase. The desert honeydews have been nice so far. Extremely hot weather has been going on in the desert for the last several days and quality will be effected in some lots. The market is steady this week.
Transitions:
The West Side has started!!
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Firebaugh, CA | Steady | Excellent |
Maricopa, AZ | Steady | Good |
El Centro, CA | Steady | Good |
Demand for Western Watermelon has risen. Watermelon is being shipped from Western Arizona, Southern and Central California. Quality is good with mostly Large sizes being harvested. Extreme heat has reduced the yield. Northern Sonora is nearly done and showing fair quality.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
---|---|---|
Phoenix, AZ | Steady/Higher | Good |
Market is steady out of California on all colors and are peaking on Jumbo's and larger. Supplies are limited on medium yellow and reds. Temperatures are still forecasted to hover around the low 100's into next week. This has hurt the quality of some of the onions being packed out of this growing area. Look for the market to stay fairly steady. Trucks are limited due to the holiday. New Mexico will start to transition from seeded varieties over the next week or so. This should produce more medium-size onions out of this growing area. Currently they are peaking on Jumbo's and larger. Market is active going into the weekend out of this growing areas due to limited supplies and the holiday weekend.
Alerts:
High temperatures in the California growing area hurt the quality of some of the fields being harvested
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Huron/Metler, CA | Steady | Fair |
Las Cruces, NM | Higher | Good |
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 are still peaking on US#1 70-100s. Chilean & Argentinian Bosc are both steady and continue to peak on 70-100s but there is some smaller fruit available. The quality for all the imported varieties has been good.
Transitions:
California Bartlett's and red pears are starting between July 5th and 8th.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Wenatchee/Yakima, WA and Hood River, OR | Steady | Good |
Chile | Steady | Good |
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.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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La Virgen, Costa Rica | Higher | Good |
Heredia, Costa Rica | Higher | Good |
Guapiles, Costa Rica | Higher | Good |
Retalhuleu, Guatemala | Higher | Good |
La Cieba, Honduras | Higher | Good |
Idaho and Washington - Market has weaken slightly on 80 count and larger as growers have moved into storage potatoes that have better size. Large carton market should stabilize here shortly as demand picks up. Quality is still hit and miss with internal black spotting being the main issue. New crow Washington potatoes could start up in the next two weeks. Idaho, Colorado and Wisconsin will follow sometime the end of July to the start of August. Growing conditions have been ideal so far. With new crop right around the corner the market should stay fairly steady till the storage crop is out of the way.
Alerts:
Internal black spotting showing up in some lots of Idaho potatoes
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Hamer/Rupert, ID | Lower/Steady | Fair |
Quincy/Hermiston, WA | Lower/Steady | Good |
Eastern Colorado | Steady | Good |
Plover/Bancroft, WI | Steady | Good |
Bakersfield, California - Reds, whites, and golds are steady to higher due to lighter supplies. The availability will be good for the balance of this week with supplies winding down for the season 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 into next week with limited availability. The quality has been good.
Alabama - Red potatoes are steady with better carton availability than last week. The skin-set and quality are good.
North Florida - The red potato market is steady but supplies are getting limited as some growers have finished for the season. The quality is reported as good to fair.
North Carolina - red and gold potatoes are steady on all sizes and the availability will be light early. Whites are steady to lower have good availability and a good range of sizes. All colors are peaking on A-size and larger with only light availability of B-size. The quality is good.
Texas - Muleshoe will start packing red potatoes this week with limited supplies. Golds will be a couple weeks.
Missouri - started packing red potatoes this week with limited supplies and a firm market.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Bakersfield, CA | Higher | Good |
Phoenix, AZ | Steady/Higher | Good |
Ider, AL | Steady | Good |
Imokollee/Palm City/Punta Gorda, FL | Steady/Higher | Fair |
Elizabeth City/Camden, NC | Steady/Higher | Fair |
Muleshoe, TX | Steady/Higher | Fair |
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 Fresno with good quality. Santa Maria temperature has dropped improving quality and condition on squash.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Southern San Joaquin Valley, CA | Steady | Good |
We continue to have excellent availability and quality on all stone fruit. Smaller sized product is limited as the weather has been warm and fruit is peaking on the large side. Market prices have been steady with aggressive spot buy opportunities available. We will continue to have good volume and very nice fruit through the summer.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
---|---|---|
Madera south to Arvin, CA | Lower/Steady | Excellent |
Rounds - The market is steady. South Carolina, Geogia, and north Florida look to be finishing up. While Alabama and Tennessee are starting up in a light way. Eastern shore looksto be approx. 2 weeks out. Out west, volume looks to be better. Mexico is coming in from new areas. Range in quality from Fair to Excellent.
Roma - The market is steady / higher. Supplies look to be a bit lighter, due to recent heat. Market has ticked up a bit in areas. The Mexican National Market is better this week, which means less volume coming to the boarder out west. Depending on the heat, market can continue to increase on domestic product. Quality is Good to Fair.
Cherry - The market is steady / higher. The heat in the southeast has hurt some crops. While mexico looks to be a bit tighter as well, due to the heat. That being said, demand has ticked up a bit, with lighter supplies. Range in quality from Good to Fair.
Grape - The market is steady / higher. Heat in the southeast is causing growing ares to finish up early. This has created a bit of a gap, until the next crops are due to start in about a week. Out west, heat has also lightened up supplies, and with the July 4th holiday, demand looks to be better. Range in quality from Good to Fair.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Northern Florida | Steady/Higher | Good |
Southeast Arkansas | Steady/Higher | Good |
Eastern North Carolina | Steady/Higher | Good |
Rounds - The market is steady. California look to have good volume. Mexico also has good supplies, with new areas coming on. Back east, South carolia, Geogia, and north Florida look to be finishing up this week. While Alabama and Tennessee are starting up in a light way. Range in quality from Fair to Excellent.
Roma - The market is steady / higher. Market looks to be a bit stronger, with lighter supplies. The Mexican National Market is better this week, which means less volume is coming to the boarder. In the southeast, the heat has lightened the volume, much like Mexico. Range in quality from Good to fair, due to weather conditions.
Cherry - The market is steady / higher. Supplies look to be a bit lighter in the west and east, due to heat. This lighter supply has created a higher demand, in all areas. If current weather conditions remain, look for the market to continue ti tick upwards. Range in quality from Good to Fair.
Grape - The market is steady / higher. Same as other fruit, heat conditions in Mexico and southeast has lightened up supplies. With less volume, and July 4th holiday, demand is up. In the southeast, the heat has finished up crops a bit early, creating a gap for about a week. If current conditions continue, look for supplies to tighten even more, with higher FOB's. Range in qality from Good to fair.
Growing Region | Market | Quality |
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Coachella Valley, CA | Steady/Higher | Good |
Southern Baja California Sur, Mexico | Steady/Higher | Good |
Things You Should Know
Avocado (California)
Demand exceeding supplies. Market continues to rise.
Avocado (Mexican)
Demand far exceeds supply and will for awhile. Markets keep rising.
Berries (Raspberries)
Supplies are limited and will be throughout the summer due to the crop hitting peak production earlier this season.
Grapes (Red)
Mexican and Coachella harvest is coming to an end. Due to excessive heat exposure, quality has been a concern.
Onions
High temperatures in the California growing area hurt the quality of some of the fields being harvested
Potatoes
Internal black spotting showing up in some lots of Idaho potatoes
Transitions and Temperatures
Berries (Raspberries)
Central Mexico has finished major production for the season. Oxnard and Salinas are winding down as Watsonville and Santa Maria will increase production over the coming weeks.
Berries (Blueberries)
Georgia has ended major production. North Carolina is quickly declining and will end soon. Weather in New Jersey could bring a swifter wrap up to their short season., production has already fallen sharply. Michigan production will being by mid-July.
Pears
California Bartlett's and red pears are starting between July 5th and 8th.
Melon (Honeydew)
The West Side has started!!
Melon (Cantaloupe)
The West Side started this week!!
Berries (Strawberries)
Santa Maria will begin to decrease in production week over week
Grapes (Green)
Arvin is expected to start harvest this weekend with light numbers. Production will increase next week.
Grapes (Red)
New harvest in Arvin has started this week with light volume. Production will increase next week.
A Peak at Peak Seasons
Berries (Raspberries)
CA crop peaked in mid June. Overall volume will decrease from here on.
Berries (Blueberries)
Pacific Northwest production is trending up toward peak production in the coming weeks.
Berries (Strawberries)
Salinas and Watsonville peak production is coming in July!