BACKSeasonal Specialties - Fruits
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Avocados
Volume estimates throughout May are likely to return to the mid-50 millionpound range.
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Berries - Blueberries
Supplies continue to improve. Quality is being reported as good in all areas. Demand seems to be a little lighter.
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Blackberries
Supplies are very limited and market prices are higher. Shortages are expected until California harvest increases. [Limited Supplies]
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Citrus - Lemons
Size structures is peaking on 140s and larger sizes; heavier to fancy grade.
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Grapes
GREEN: We are at the tail end of Chilean green grapes. Good quality. RED: Quality is reported as consistent
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Limes
Limes supplies will continue to improve gradually as we move forward.
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Melon
- CANTALOUPE - The quality is really nice with decent sugar/brix levels, no soft spots, or decay.
- HONEYDEW - We have seen limited supplies of offshore honeydews. Quality from all regions is really nice with good sugar levels and minimal spotting.
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Pears
Supplies of Bosc pears are very limited on both coasts. Supplies will increase in the next two weeks which should bring pricing down slightly.
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Raspberries
Supplies remain very limited and market prices are higher. [Limited Supplies]
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Strawberries
Supplies are improving. Quality is expected to be good. We will see good availability by next week.
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Watermelon
Quality is good. Supplies on seedless will pick up in the next couple of weeks. The market is
