MARKET REPORT
August 16, 2019
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At a Glance…
Romaine quality continues to be below average. Defects are present on arrival. Extra work is being done at the processing level to eliminate the defects in finished products. Field yields and processing yields are down this week. Look for supply to tighten up with recent weather impacts in Mexico and the additional business that back to school brings.
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Tomatoes - West
Tomatoes - East
Sourcing Update:
Bell Peppers
Green bell pepper supply is getting better. Ohio and Michigan will be in their peak season over the next few weeks. Currently demand exceeds supply. Red bell peppers quality and supply is good.
Broccoli
Market continues to be steady. Supplies are good. Quality is good with slight purpling, some mechanical damage, and occasional yellow cast.
Cauliflower
Supplies are moderate. Overall quality is good with minor bruising and some yellow cast.
Celery
Celery supply is strong. Some quality issues we are seeing are insect damage and leafy tops.
Onions
Lower onion market. Yellow have started in the Northwest, Red onions steady supply. Quality is good.
Lettuce
Salt and pepper, and rib blight is noticeable in the iceberg lettuce. Field yields are below average this week with available pounds per acre being below schedule. Additional demand from back to school business is also playing part in tight suppliers.
Tomatoes
The California heat has had an impact on overall quality and supply. Shelf life concerns are the result. Supply is tight due to the supply that has been walked by due to quality.
Romaine
Seeder cores are present in the romaine. Weak leaves are present from most growing regions. The impact of the hail storm in Mexico has pushed the additional demand to domestic romaine. The availability is tight with yields being down as well as back to school demand. Expect this market to continue to be tight, as shippers get through marginal quality product. Yields are below average for both the harvest and processing levels.
Apples
Demand is moderate with steady pricing across all varieties. Quality overall is still being reported as good.
Logistics
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