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 Yuma and Mexico are experiencing cool weather over the next few weeks. Florida and Central California are experiencing rain. Suppliers will have to deal with delays leading to shorter harvests. 

Lettuce: 

Lettuce markets are steady. Weights are averaging 37-42 pounds. Expect to begin seeing pinking and discoloration due to cold weather. Quality is fair to good. 

Leaf: 

Romaine markets are steady. Expect to begin seeing blister & peel, discoloration, and pinking due to cold weather. Quality is fair to good. 

Romaine Heart markets are steady. Expect to begin seeing blister & peel, discoloration, and pinking due to cold weather. Quality is fair to good. 

Green and Red Leaf markets are steady. Expect to begin seeing blister & peel, discoloration, and pinking due to cold weather. Quality is fair to good. 

Lettuce Tender Leaf: 

Parsley, Cilantro, Arugula, Spring Mix, Arcadian, & Spinach are steady, but the cold weather could change the leaves texture for the next few weeks. Quality is fair to good. 

Broccoli: 

Markets are up due to cold weather. Quality is fair to good. 

Cauliflower: 

Markets are up due to cold weather. Quality is fair to good. 

Carrots: 

Cello markets are steady out West and in Canadian. Quality is good. 

Loose market is up just slightly. Quality is good. 

Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good. 

Celery: 

Markets are coming down. Yuma production has started. Quality is good. 

Strawberries & Bush Berries: 

Strawberry markets remain active. We are currently in a demand-exceeds-supply situation. Lighter than normal numbers continue to cross into the U.S. due to the weather. The Oxnard area is experiencing a cold snap which is hurting production. Florida is experiencing sporadic rain fronts which are keeping production and yields low. Quality is fair. 

Raspberry markets are active. We should see better availability from CMEX and Baja moving into the end of January, aside from some transfer delays. Florida is experiencing sporadic rain fronts which are keeping production and yields low. Quality is fair to good. 

Blueberries markets are steady with good supplies. Product from Chile and Central Mexico are now the dominant supplies being offered. The Peruvian season has ended. Quality is good. 

Blackberries markets are active. We should see better availability from CMEX and Baja moving into the end of January, aside from some transfer delays. Florida is experiencing sporadic rain fronts which are keeping production and yields low. Quality is fair. 

Potatoes: 

The Potato market is Stable. 40cts, 50cts, 60cts, and 70cts are becoming tight. Quality has been good. 

Onions: 

The onion market is very strong. Mexican and Canadian product is coming up short. Pricing is up and expected to stay up. Overall quality is good. White Jumbo onions are very tight. 

Cucumbers: 

Cucumber market is higher. Cold weather and rain is slowing production down. Quality has been good on inbound, but we are being cautioned to expect some defects. 

Euro cucumbers markets are active due to recent weather conditions in FL and Mex. Quality is good. 

Peppers: 

Green bells market is steady to higher. Quality is good. 

Red Pepper markets are active due to recent weather conditions. Quality is fair to good. 

Herbs: 

Basil: We are still seeing quality issues as weather in the growing regions continues to create poor growing conditions. Overall, quality is fair to good. 

Citrus: 

Orange markets are very active. There is a peak in fruit production for 72ct and larger; 88/113/138ct are extremely scarce and will remain so until the end of the navel season. Due to low fruit set and rain events, fruit will continue to grow in size as the season progresses. Brix is between 12 and 14. Currently, there is no gassing. Quality is good. 

Lemon markets are steady. Currently, all three districts are shipping, with an overall peak size of 140/165ct. Mexico product has been steady with good quality. Quality is good. 

Lime Overall lime volume for the industry is currently at the lower winter levels and will remain that way for the next several months. Supplies did improve slightly this week as growers had a full week of harvesting under them post holidays and inbounds began coming into the US. While inventory remains tight our orders are packed at source in Mexico and will continue to be filled. Looks like 110/150ct will remain cheaper than the smaller sizes until the old crop run out. Until then, 175-250cts will continue to be new crop fruit and higher priced. Overall quality levels remain good, with favorable weather for this time of year. It is “cooler” in Mexico with day time temps only hitting the low to mid 70’s, which keeps the fruit growing slower. Look for markets to trend up in the coming weeks as the remainder of the old crop fruit leaves the supply chain. 

Grapes: 

Domestic grapes are done. Imports are currently tight as Chile is running about 10 days behind schedule and the Peruvian deal is past its peak production. Chilean arrivals will start picking up in mid-January. Expect the market to stay high and tight through January. Quality is good. 

Tomatoes: 

In all regions, demand exceeds supply. FL harvesting has been shortened by cooler weather and rain; quality is mostly good on rounds, grapes and cherries. Roma quality has been fair only. Production of MX has begun, but volume is slow to start. Cooler weather will delay seasonal volumes until the end of the month for all varieties. 

Cabbage: 

Green Cartons: Markets are mostly steady. Quality is good. 

Red Cartons: Markets are snug with elevated costs. Quality is good. 

Bagged Cabbage: Markets are mostly steady. Quality is good. 

Market Alerts: 

The items listed below are either being prorated or are in short supply. 

1.) White Jumbo Onions 

2.) Roma Tomatoes 

3.) Cherry Tomatoes 

4.) All Asparagus 

5.) Strawberries 

6.) Raspberries 

7.) Blackberries 

8.) Red Peppers 15LB & Choice 

9.) Cello Cucumbers 

10.) Basil 

11.) Green Onions (Scallions) 

12.) Oranges 88/113/138ct