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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending February 01, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending February 01, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Valentine’s Day Items ORDER BY February 07, 2025 Driscoll’s Long-Stemmed Strawberries: 4/1lb. Item#18853 Petite Sorrel Meadow Mix: A colorful blend of maroon, orange, gold & green. Meadow sorrel mix has a tart & juicy flavor, and the leaves are perfect complement to fish, salads, and even citrus flavored cocktails. 8oz.Item #TBD  Micro Begonia Hearts Mix: Mix of heart shaped pink & red begonias that pack

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending January 25, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending January 25, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up AVOCADOs Markets remain elevated due to limited harvest after the holiday break, resulting in tight supply and industry-wide allocations. Mexico resumed normal harvesting this week, and the supply pipeline should stabilize within the next week. As this happens, markets will likely adjust. The size structure continues to peak at 60ct and smaller, with 48ct and larger priced higher. Please send orders with ample

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending January 18, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending January 18, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up AVOCADOs Overall industry supply has declined due to limited harvest and packing from the last two weeks. Mexico has resumed normal harvesting, but it will take about a week for the supply pipeline to stabilize. Demand is very high, resulting in increased prices for all sizes. The size curve continues to be heavy on small sizes with less availability on large sizes. The

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending January 11, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending January 11, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up AVOCADOS Overall industry supply has declined due to limited harvest and packing from the last two weeks.  Due to the USDA’s restricted packing hours production is capped in Mexico, which has contributed to the industry-wide supply shortage.  Demand is very high, and as a result, prices on all sizes have increased and are expected to remain elevated over the next few weeks as

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending January 04, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending January 04, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Berries Strawberries California, Baja, Central Mexico, and Florida are all harvesting product. Once picking schedules return to normal after the New Year, supply levels and prices will come back. Blueberries Prices are holding favorable and relatively steady with strong supplies continuing to come in from Peru. The quality has been consistent with good sizing and supreme flavor. Both Chile and Mexico are beginning to ship

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