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Lettuce:

Lettuce markets are slightly up. Production for this commodity is expected to be lighter due to

cooler temperatures in the Yuma region the last couple of weeks. Some shippers are in better

shape than others, creating a price gap across the industry. Reports of misshapen heads,

blistering, peeling, and pink discoloration have surfaced. Quality is fair to good.

Leaf:

• Romaine markets are steady. While some blistering and peeling have been reported on

leaf items, these issues remain minimal for now. However, cooler temperatures in the

growing regions may amplify these problems next week. Quality is good.

• Romaine Heart markets are steady. While some blistering and peeling have been

reported on leaf items, these issues remain minimal for now. However, cooler

temperatures in the growing regions may amplify these problems next week. Quality is

good.

• Green Leaf markets are steady. While some blistering and peeling have been reported

on leaf items, these issues remain minimal for now. However, cooler temperatures in

the growing regions may amplify these problems next week. Quality is good.

• Red Leaf markets are steady. While some blistering and peeling have been reported on

leaf items, these issues remain minimal for now. However, cooler temperatures in the

growing regions may amplify these problems next week. Quality is good.

Lettuce Tender Leaf:

Arcadian, Spring Mix, Spinach, Cilantro, Arugula, and Italian Parsley. Markets are steady, but

the very cold mornings are beginning to cause some yellowing, purple discoloration, and

mildew in the fields. Quality is fair to good.

Broccoli:

Markets are up. Cooler weather in the growing regions has slowed production down. Quality is

good.

Cauliflower:

Markets are steady. Growth has slowed due to colder temperatures. Quality is fair to good.Carrots:

• Cello markets are steady out West. Canada is winding down, costs are steady, but

elevated. Staring to see quotes out of Florida and Mexico on new crop. Costs are

elevated. Quality has been good.

• Loose Mexican crossings are steady to off slightly with good quality. Canada market

continues to move up as supplies wind down. Georgia is a week or two behind with the

recent cold snap. Quality has been very nice.

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

Celery:

Markets are still coming down. Quality is good.

Strawberries & Bush Berries: Alert

• Strawberry markets are steady to higher and are active. The recent cold snap in Florida

has really slowed production. Weather looks to be improving, so we should see better

availability as we head towards the Valentines holiday. Cold weather continues to limit

production in California. Mexico is moving up in cost as well as demand moves there

from other regions. Quality has been good on inbound.

• Raspberry markets are steady, but supplies are noticeably lighter this week due to cold

weather and seasonal bush trimmings impacting yields. Warmer temperatures later in

the week should help boost production. Quality is good.

• Blueberries markets are moving up as the Peruvian season winds down, with Chile

stepping in to fill the gap. Cold weather in Central Mexico is slowing production down.

Quality is fair to good.

• Blackberries markets are steady, but supplies are noticeably lighter this week due to

cold weather and seasonal bush trimmings impacting yields. Warmer temperatures

later in the week should help boost production. Quality is good.

Pineapples:

Market remains strong for next week with continued light or delayed arrivals from South

America. Quality has been good on recent arrivals from Costa Rica.

Potatoes:

The Potato market is steady. Quality has been good.

Onions:

The Onion market is steady. Quality has been good.Cucumbers:

• Cucumber The market is steady/ strong with Florida just about wrapped up on their fall/

winter crop. We will have product from Honduras and Mexico near term. Quality has

been good on inbound.

• Euro Cucumbers this market is steady at the lower end. Quality is fair to good.

Squash:

The squash market is steady to off just slightly on green squash. Yellow squash remains

elevated with very little good quality squash available. Cooler weather has slowed these items

down in recent weeks. Quality has been good.

Eggplant:

Market is up a few dollars on both Florida and Mexican eggplant and the quality has been good

overall.

Peppers: Alert

• Green bell market is a little stronger for next week as cooler temps in both Florida and

Mexico are keeping production light. Quality on inbound has been good.

• Red Pepper markets are declining with better availability in Mexico. Quality has been

good on recent inbounds.

• Chile Pepper Jalapeno pepper market steady to a little stronger. Quality has been sharp

on recent arrivals. Long hot peppers remain high, but adjusting down slowly. Very spotty

availability on most other specialty pepper.

Herbs:

• Basil: quality is fair.

Citrus:

• Orange

o Peak sizes remain at 138ct and 113ct, while markets have seen a slight increase,

they remain competitive for these sizes. As the season progresses, shippers

expect peak sizing to shift towards 113ct and 88ct. Brix levels are in the 13 range.

Quality is good.

• Lemon

o Markets out of California are steady. District 3 (CA Desert/AZ) is performing well

and will continue through February, while District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) has begun

with lighter volumes, but is expected to ramp up over the next couple of weeks.

Quality is good.

o The market is steady to a little stronger on Mexican crossings.• Limes

o While the market has come off a little from last week, more rain later this week

may cause the market to tighten again. Old crop 110/150cts are quickly winding

down, and those sizes are not available in the new crop yet as the new crop

sizing remains heavy to the 230/250/275ct sizes. With the recent rains we could

also see an increase in stylar and skin breakdown again. We are also in the time

of year where the limes will be a little lighter in color, and not the deep dark

green we see during the summer and fall seasons. We will continue to regrade

all the inbound loads as needed prior to shipping to remove the visible

defects. Look for demand to pick up next week as well with the Super Bowl

coming up next weekend.

Grapes:

The imported grape market has softened slightly. We have new crop Chilean fruit in stock. We

should see more fruit arriving as we head into February. Quality is looking good on the imports.

Tomatoes:

Market on round tomatoes is just off the bottom. Grape tomatoes along with romas are steady.

Cherry tomatoes have moved up in cost.

Cabbage:

• Green Cartons: Markets are steady/ strong on green cabbage from Canada and New

York. Cabbage from the South remains light in volume with higher costs. Quality has

been sharp on inbound.

• Red Cartons: Markets are elevated with light supplies. Quality is good.

• Bagged Cabbage: Market is steady with fair to good supplies out of NY and Canada.

Melons: Alert

• Cantaloupes: Offshore melon supply remains tight, with demand exceeding available

supply. Lower yields in Guatemala, combined with ongoing port delays, have intensified

market pressures.

• Honeydew: Offshore melon supply remains tight, with demand exceeding available

supply. Lower yields in Guatemala, combined with ongoing port delays, have intensified

market pressure.Market Alerts:

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

1.)Avocados

2.)Specialty Pepper

3.)Cantaloupes

4.)Honeydew

5.)Pineapple

6.)Strawberries

7.)Green and Yellow Squash

8.)Asparagus