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Commodity Updates

Jun 28, 2017

Cucumbers (Eastern) Grapes (Green)

We are experiencing a supply gap in the east on Grapes experienced an extreme heat wave in their growing
cucumbers. With the excessive rain and powerful storms areas. Thankfully most growers in Mexico have already
in the south, Georgia and North Carolina are all but done. harvested and their grapes are in cold storage. California
Virginia and New Jersey are harvesting some early supplies growers in the Coachella Valley have concerns about the
but are not up to full speed. Michigan has started very quality and supplies they had in the heat wave. No reports
lightly, a cold snap this week has really slowed production. have been made available as to any crop damage but we
The mid-Atlantic states do not plant a lot of acreage so can expect sun scalding and softness in some lots. The
they will have little effect on the market this week. Michigan green grape market much like the red grape market is at
should be in better supplies, if it wasn’t for cooler than the bottom with an opportunity to move up. The growers up
normal temperatures. Look for Ohio and Michigan to get in the San Joaquin Valley are gearing up for production in
in better supplies this weekend or early next week. Other July. Supplies are ample and quality is good. The market is
small pockets that normally take care of local business will currently steady for greens grapes with deals still being cut
start to pop up over the next week. The cucumber market to move excess volume in Nogales.
should stay strong for the next week to 10 days.

Cucumbers (Western) Grapes (Red)

Limited supply on cucumber coming out of Nogales, Grapes experienced an extreme heat wave in their growing
Arizona supply has also started increased crossing in areas last week. Thankfully most growers in Mexico have
Baja California. Excellent color, quality and condition on all already harvested and their grapes are in cold storage.
grades, sizes and pack styles. Peaking on Super Select. California growers in the Coachella Valley are also working
Started to get better supply of cartons, heavy to 42s volume out of their cold storage since they packed in anticipation
will decline as temperatures continue to rise. of the heat wave. The red grape market is near the bottom
with a chance to go up. Deals are being made on excess
Eggplant (Eastern) inventory. The growers up in the San Joaquin Valley
have started this week and are gearing up for increased
production in July. Supplies are good and quality is very
Eggplant is currently being shipped from Fresno Ca, Very good. The market is currently steady.
limited supply and very poor quality and condition. Heat has
damaged the plants and the product is very poor, look to
other regions fore good quality Eggplant. Green Onions

Eggplant (Eastern) Last week there were talks about the market trending
higher. There were also some delivery delays out of
Mexico, but that did not adjust the market at all. Supplies
The eggplant market is very steady in the east. Georgia and this week look to be steady as well as the market. Overall
South Carolina have been in very good production and the quality is nice with green tops and minimal yellowing.
quality has been good through all the weather. California has
had very little supply and the east has filled in keeping their
market steady for the past week. Production in Georgia and Kale
South Carolina is slowing down, the season will continue for
another two weeks but volume will be down. North Carolina
has started in very light volume and does not have a lot of Kale supplies are keeping that steady pace with little
acreage planted. New Jersey will start in mid-July and then disruption. This has the market at competitive levels. Quality
Michigan the last week of July. Expect the market to stay on is excellent with little yellowing, full cartons and decent size
steady pace and increase as mid-July approaches. for each bunch in the cartons.

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