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BC EDITION
MARCH 31 2017
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VEGETABLES
ASPARAGUS
TOP
5
BROCCOLINI
CAULIFLOWER
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
MX
STRONG
FAIR
GOOD
CA
STRONG
FAIR
FAIR
Mexican supplies are starting
to decline as Caborca’s season
ends. Temps are expected to
be cooler this week.
Markets are easing, but still
remain strong. Supplies
continue to be limited.
BEANS, GREEN
CELERY
ALERT!
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
MX
INCREASE
FAIR
GOOD
CA
STEADY
FAIR
FAIR
Fewer beans are coming from
the West.
Yuma is finishing. Supplies are
limited due to the transition
period.
BROCCOLI
CUCUMBER
Short supplies due to extreme weather
affecting crop yield. Demand is strong.
CABBAGE, NAPA
Markets are active. Yuma high heat has
caused internal burn, affecting availability.
CAULIFLOWER
Supplies are increasing, but prices remain
high. Market remains unsettled.
LETTUCES
Iceberg, Leaf & Romaine markets are
strong. Transition caused a gap in supply.
AVOCADO
A supply gap is expected late-April to
early-May.
OUTLOOK
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
CA/MX
STEADY
FAIR
GOOD
MX
STEADY
STEADY
FAIR
Markets are unstable. Supplies
from both California and
Mexico has lightened up.
No changes reported.
CABBAGE
EGGPLANT
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
BC/CA
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
MX
INCREASE
FAIR
FAIR
Both local and CA markets
have strengthened slightly.
No changes reported.
CARROT
GARLIC
WEST COAST
Weather has improved for Yuma and CA both;
sunny, mild days in the forecast. However,
Romaine, Romaine Hearts, Broccolini, Green
Leaf, and Napa remains a challenge right now.
MEXICO
Storm Front 3 with high winds is expected
in the Central Coastal regions of Sonora.
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
CA
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
CA
STEADY
STEADY
FAIR
Supplies continue to improve.
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No changes reported.
LETTUCE, ICEBERG
ONION, GREEN
SPINACH
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
CA
STRONG
LOW
FAIR
MX
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
CA
STEADY
FAIR
FAIR
Transition is ongoing at this time.
The market remains active.
ALERT!
LETTUCE, LEAF
Markets are stabilizing.
Desert area is finishing.
Supplies remain light.
PEAS
SQUASH, ZUCCHINI
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
CA
STRONG
LOW
FAIR
CHN
DECREASE
STEADY
GOOD
MX
DECREASE
STEADY
GOOD
The market remains high with
supplies low and prices high.
ALERT!
Markets are easing this week.
Markets are active, but
reflecting improving supplies.
TOMATO, ROUND
LETTUCE, ROMAINE PEPPERS, BELL
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
CA
STRONG
LOW
FAIR
GR - MX
STEADY
FAIR
FAIR
FL/MX
STEADY
HIGH
GOOD
R/Y - MX
STEADY
FAIR
FAIR
Markets are extremely active
and product is short due to
very low supplies and high
demand.
ALERT!
Florida available.
BC Red and Yellows are starting
in a light way.
LETTUCE, SPRING MIX PEPPERS, CHILI
TOMATO, ROMA
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
CA
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
MX
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
MX
INCREASE
HIGH
GOOD
Steady supplies.
No changes reported.
Good supplies from Mexico.
MUSHROOM
POTATO, RUSSET
TOMATO, CHERRY
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
BC
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
WA
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
FL/MX
INCREASE
STEADY
GOOD
No changes reported.
No changes reported.
Markets have increased slightly.
ONION
POTATO, SWEET/YAM TOMATO, GRAPE
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
WA
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
CA
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
MX
INCREASE
STEADY
GOOD
No changes reported.
No changes reported.
Markets have increased slightly.
FRUITS
APPLE
GRAPEFRUIT
ORANGES
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
BC/WA
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
TX
STEADY
FAIR
FAIR
CA
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
BC organics are starting to wind
down.
Markets are steady. Supply
limited to smaller sizes.
No changes reported.
AVOCADO
GRAPES
PEARS
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
MX
STRONG
LOW
GOOD
PE/CL
INCREASE
STEADY
FAIR
WA/AUS
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
We anticipate a firming up
over the next week, and a run
up leading up to the Easter
holiday.
ALERT!
BANANA
Prices are firming as the import
program tapers off.
Australian Bartletts are now
available.
HONEYDEW
PINEAPPLE
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
MX
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
MX/GT
STRONG
STEADY
GOOD
CR/HI
STRONG
STEADY
GOOD
Markets remain steady with
good supply.
Import melon markets firmed
up slightly last week.
Pineapple markets remains
steady at an elevated level.
BLACKBERRY
KIWI
RASPBERRY
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
CA/MX
DECREASE
STEADY
GOOD
IT
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
CA/MX
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
Southern California has started
in a light way. Availability is
increasing slightly from MX.
No changes reported.
Supplies remain steady as
demand continues to be high.
BLUEBERRY
LEMON
STRAWBERRY
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
MX
STRONG
LOW
GOOD
CA
INCREASE
GOOD
GOOD
CA
DECREASE
STEADY
GOOD
Mexico market is very strong
with limited supplies.
Smaller fruit is tightening up
long-term.
Overall, quality is good. Markets
are easing off due to better
supplies.
CANTALOUPE
LIME
WATERMELON
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
Source
Market
Supply
Quality
GT
INCREASE
STEADY
GOOD
MX
DECREASE
STEADY
GOOD
MX
STEADY
STEADY
GOOD
Import melon markets firmed
up slightly last week.
Quality is good with
predominantly new crop, fruit
is mostly smaller sized.
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Information is subject to daily weather and market fluctuations and is meant to be used as a guide.
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Melons have a nice flesh color,
improved sizing and the sugar
content is holding steady.