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Jul 6, 2017
Jul 6, 2017

Weather Update

High pressure out west brings a typical summer weather pattern with warm inland
temperatures and coastal regions near normal with the marine layer moderating
the temperature. This pattern looks to continue through the week across the
entire western region. Central Mexico will see an influx of monsoonal moisture
and slightly cooler temperatures through the week. Florida will see scattered
Market Alerts
showers and thunderstorms and seasonal temperatures into the weekend.

Apples: Washington is very short on
Granny-smith apples of all sizes and
grades now.
Asparagus: Central Mexico is
experiencing a combination of heavy
rains, and extended lower than normal
night time temperatures which has
reduced production by nearly 75%
Berries (Blueberries): Supplies remain
limited this week.
Berries (Raspberries): Supplies will
become lighter over the next 3 weeks.
Citrus (Lemons): Demand exceeds
supplies.
Citrus (Oranges): Demand exceeds
supplies on all sizes and grades of fruit.
Grapes (Green): Deals are being made
on lesser quality lots in Nogales.
Grapes (Red): Deals are being made on
lesser quality grapes in Nogales. Quality
Produce Showcase and size are excellent on new crop
grapes in the San Joaquin Valley.
Melon (Cantaloupe): Quality out of the
CAL-ORGANIC – RAINBOW BABY CARROTS desert is not very good.
Grimmway’s Organic Rainbow Baby Melon (Honeydew): Quality out of the
Carrots are comprised of organic yellow, desert is fair at best.
orange, and purple baby carrots. Pears: Chilean and Argentinian Packham
pears are finished for the season.
Rainbow Baby Carrots provide vibrant Potatoes (colored): The heat on in
color, sweet taste, and excellent texture California last week has had some effects
that’s perfect for side dishes and snacks. on the quality of the Bakersfield colored
potato crop and could bring an end to
They’re an excellent source of vitamin their season a couple days earlier than
A and every serving is rich in vitamin C originally anticipated.
and fiber.

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