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Commodity Updates

Jul 26, 2017

Citrus (Limes) Eggplant (Eastern)

Eggplant supplies are still tight with North Carolina winding
The larger 110’s and 150’s are now priced a little lower than down and quality declining. Newer regions are beginning
all of the other sizes which are the same across the board. which will bring some relief but it may take a week for the
Quality isn’t as nice as it has been previously due to some newer regions to get up to full speed. Michigan, Indiana
recent rains. Some styler is showing up but other than a few and Ohio are all starting new acreage with light volume and
lots here and there the limes are really good. The market good quality. New Jersey has been in light production for
was pushed up too high and too fast so we are in a steady about two weeks and is just starting to get better supplies.
market currently. The market is looking for direction here The northeast has been consuming more than New Jersey
and could go in either direction depending on demand.
can produce. Better supplies will start in all these growing
areas later this week and next week. Look for the market to
Citrus (Oranges) stay strong through the week.

Demand for California Valencia oranges remains very Eggplant (Western)
strong and is getting stronger. School demand has started
for some and will just increase as we move forward.
School demand paired with the retail juice demand, will Eggplant is currently being shipped from Fresno Ca, Very
cause shortages on small size fruit trough the Valencia limited supply. Quality is improving after the recent heat
season. Even with packers moderate their pack weekly wave. Look for supply and condition to improve as we move
to stretch crop, many expect to see their crop finish into the month.
sometime in September.
Grapes (Green)
Cucumbers (Eastern)

Green grapes are being harvested only in the San Joaquin
With many regions producing there are good supplies Valley now. Volumes are currently getting better as more
and good quality cucumbers on the market now. Western growers increase production. Demand has picked up a bit
Carolina has started their summer deal, the mid-Atlantic, over last week. Quality on the new crop is excellent with
Northeast and mid-west are all in steady supplies this nice size grapes and good uniformity on the current lots
week. The market is showing a slightly weaker undertone being packed. The market is lower to steady.
with a wide range of pricing between supers and selects.
The weather has been good in all growing regions with
a few summertime thunderstorm but mostly sunny with Grapes (Red)
normal temperatures.
Red grapes are being harvested only in California now.
Cucumbers (Western) Supplies are gradually ramping and demand is good so the
market is holding steady for now. Quality is excellent with
many of the lots being large and uniform. We have smaller
Improved supply on cucumber crossing in Baja California.
Excellent color, quality and condition on all grades, sizes sized grapes for value buys and XL for high end customers.
and pack styles. Peaking on Super Select. Started to get The market is steady.
better supply of cartons, heavy to 42s volume will increase
as temperatures continue to drop.

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