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Market Insider April 30, 2021

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Broccoli

Broccoli
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Good supplies of broccoli is being harvested out of Santa Maria and Salinas.  Recent cooler temperatures have slowed down some production, but there are promotable numbers through next week.


Cabbage

Cabbage
steady

Moderate supplies from Florida. Prices round green type generally unchanged. higher, others higher. Quality is generally good.


Carrots

Carrots
steady

Carrot market steady with good supplies.  Growers are seeing better supplies of Jumbo and cello size in the fields which is a plus.  Demand for snack carrots continues strong and advanced ordering is still the way to go.


Cauliflower

Cauliflower
steady

Supply very light. Demand exceeds supply. Markets are slightly higher. Quality & condition overall has been good.


Celery

Celery
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Quality is good with occasional under-sizing and pithiness. Markets are flush with ample products to meet demand.


Green Onions

Green Onions
steady

Supplies are good, and markets are steady. Quality is fair to good with minor insect pressure and discoloration. Sizing is on the larger end of the spectrum.


lettuce

Green Leaf Lettuce

Green Leaf Lettuce

steady

Green Leaf Lettuce

Very good demand for GREEN leaf lettuce.  Cooler temperatures at night have slowed the growth.  We are seeing a little life to this leaf item.

Iceberg Lettuce

Iceberg Lettuce

steady

Iceberg Lettuce

Better demand has helped to jump start the ICEBERG lettuce market this week.  Cooler temperatures and a little rain hindered production this week, but there are still plenty of supplies, just limited enough to jump the market a couple of dollars.

Red Leaf Lettuce

Red Leaf Lettuce

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Red Leaf Lettuce

Recent cooler temperatures have slowed down leaf production.  Still plenty of supplies to meet the current demand.

Romaine Lettuce

Romaine Lettuce

steady

Romaine Lettuce

Good demand, but more supplies of ROMAINE.  This market witnessed a little life last week, but the end of this week and next we will see plenty of supplies.  Romaine Hearts are not as plentiful as conventional cartons.