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Blueberries: Domestic production is increasing with good availability out of California, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Good volumes are
reported again this week. Mexico continues to produce steadily. Availability and quality remain good in all areas.
ALERT! Brussels Sprouts: There have been better supplies out of Mexico, but the only problem is that quality hasn't improved.
ALERT! Kale: As we enter this week, there seems to be a shortage of kale supplies. The cold weather in the Salinas Valley has pushed back acreage and supplies in Oxnard are not enough to carry the demand. Hence the increased market this week. Quality remains excellent.
ALERT! Iceberg Lettuce: Harvesting will be light to moderate until at least the middle of the week. If demand is strong, this market will jump again with most suppliers by the middle of the week. There continues to be issues with this commodity. Defects include: pale color, misshapen heads, lightweights, and insect damage. Weights are averaging 38 to 42 pounds.
ALERT! Leaf Lettuces: Although the holiday pull is over, supplies are snug to begin the week. Fringe burn continues to be is industry-wide. Other defects include: tip burn, insect damage, mildew, and lightweights on all leaf items. We hope supplies will be better towards the end of the week, weather permitting. Demand after the holiday pool will dictate what will happen the marketplace for the rest of the week.
Strawberries: California strawberry production is ramping up and weather forecast is favorable for the next 7-10 days. Quality has been good in all areas and sizing in the low-mid teens per 1-pound clamshell.
Stone Fruits: Availability and sizes continue to increase on Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, and Plums. Quality is being reported as excellent.
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