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UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2020
January 23, 2020
Broccoli, Iceberg, Green Leaf, and Romaine
- Weather is warming, increasing plant maturity and yields
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- Broccoli quality is fair, but improving
- Iceberg quality is very good once outer leaves are trimmed
- Burning and blistering are not as prevalent in leafy greens
- Expect prices to continue inching down through the month
Limes
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Limes are available
- Volume has been ample; crossings into South Texas have been higher than normal
- Rain has slowed harvesting this week with crossings beginning a downward trend
Oranges
- MFC and ESS Oranges are available
- 113- and 138-count sizes are limited
- Navel supplies will be available through late May
- New crop California Valencia production is expected to start late April/early May
- Florida stocks will be available through May; medium sizes (80- and 100- count fruit) dominate the market
Pears
- The Washington season for MFC Bartlett Pears will conclude at the end of January
- MFC D’Anjou Pears are readily available and will be on the market through July
- The new crop packer label California Bartlett season will begin in June
- New crop 2020-2021 Washington MFC Bartlett Pears will enter the market in mid-August
- Production for 2020-2021 new crop Washington MFC D’Anjou Pears is forecast for late August
Strawberries
- Freezing temperatures and light rain are expected in Plant City, Florida this week
- The Ventura County, California season is getting a slow start due to cooler-than-normal temperatures
- Mexican stocks continue to cross into South Texas and Yuma, Arizona
Tender Leaf Items
- Tender leaf items (particularly arugula and spinach) are limited
- The Arizona/California desert growing region has experienced inclement weather, causing quality and shelf-life challenges
- Items such as arugula, spinach, and other spring mix varieties are exhibiting varying amounts of mildew, discoloration, mechanical damage, and reduced shelf-life
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