THE SOURCE. Stay informed on how weather and other conditions across the country and the globe affect the quality, availability, and price of you fresh fruits and vegetables.
Blueberries: Domestic production is increasing with good availability out of California, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Good volumes are reported again this week. Availability and quality remain good in all areas.
Brussels Sprouts: Oxnard is right around the corner for the domestic crop. The market is finally getting to reasonable prices! Quality is still fair out of Mexico with inconsistent sizing, black to brown discoloration, and mechanical damage. Broccoli: Quality is still very nice out of Salinas and Santa Maria with dark green color and minimal yellowing. The market on the other hand has strengthened. Also it looks as if that the market will start to increase as the week progresses.
Kale: Kale remains the staple of the super food trend more acreage has been devoted to this commodity. Supplies remain stable and the market varies from each supplier. Quality has been excellent with good sizing, little yellowing, and dehydration.
Stone Fruits: Excellent supplies of all stone fruit. Quality has been very strong. Markets continue to adjust lower as more varieties and volume becomes available. Plutos are just getting started. More varieties are expected to become available as we move forward.
Watermelon: Product is now being shipped from Northern Mexico, Western Arizona, and Southern California The supply has increased along with the demand. Warm weather has increased production. Shippers are promoting to increase the movement for the Memorial Holiday. Quality condition and brix are all very good.
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