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Market Insider August 14, 2020

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Broccoli

Broccoli
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Good supply. The quality is very good. Markets are lower with plenty of production from various regions.


Cabbage

Cabbage
steady

Steady supplies from Michigan and Virginia. Prices are generally unchanged. Quality is generally good.


Carrots

Carrots
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The conventional Carrot market is up, supplies expected to stay tight until mid-August limiting jumbo and cello availability.   This demand is even starting to be felt on the baby. Although no change in markets here is expected.


Cauliflower

Cauliflower
steady

Steady supplies from Michigan and Virginia. Prices are generally unchanged. Quality is generally good.


Celery

Celery
steady

The market is steady, fair demand. Plenty of celery being offered great quality. Expect markets to remain steady.


Green Onions

Green Onions
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The market is steady, fair demand. Mexican production is now slowing as volumes have dropped off. The local product is showing up very nice. Expect the green onion market to remain quiet throughout the summer.


lettuce

Green Leaf Lettuce

Green Leaf Lettuce

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Green Leaf Lettuce

Production volumes are close to the budget for the week. Blocks that are being harvested are nice with good texture, size, and weight. Demand has picked up in some areas and markets are stable.

Iceberg Lettuce

Iceberg Lettuce

steady

Iceberg Lettuce

Quality continues to be strong as well as weight, color, and solidity. The market remains steady to slightly lower due to a small decrease in demand. The forecast is for prices to stay at current levels.

Red Leaf Lettuce

Red Leaf Lettuce

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Red Leaf Lettuce

Good supply and quality.

Romaine Lettuce

Romaine Lettuce

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Romaine Lettuce

Romaine production supply remains below normal budget; we expect reduced supply for at least the next few weeks. Markets are forecasted to maintain at elevated levels. Blocks are exhibiting good color, texture, and uniform sizing overall and we expect marginal fringe burn.