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This Week’s Highlights – January 10, 2022

Eggplant – Supply is lighter this week out of Florida due to cooler weather. Excellent supply crossing through Nogales and quality is very nice.
Avocados – Market pricing continues to rise. Overall quality is outstanding.
Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Tighter supply this week due to cooler weather. Quality is outstanding on zucchini and fair on yellow squash.
Cantaloupe – A significant shift in sizing has been realized over the past week as jumbo fruit has all but disappeared. Good availability on 9/12/15’s. Quality continues to be very good. Average brix levels are now ranging from 11-14%.
Cauliflower – Supply is expected to be lighter than normal for the next two weeks.
Napa Cabbage – Volume is expected to be plentiful for the next two weeks.

Grape Tomatoes – Good volume and quality available.
Strawberries – Steady supply for the next 3-4 weeks. Large size fruit and great fruit quality.
Domestic Clementines, Tangerines, Blood Oranges and Cara Caras – all available in good supply.
Green & Red Leaf Lettuce – Good quality and good supply, market is steady.
Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Excellent supply. Quality is outstanding.

Green Beans – Good supply available this week out of South Florida as well as Nogales.
Green Bell Pepper – Great supply out of Florida, as well as Mexico. Quality is outstanding.
Eggplant – Excellent supply, quality is very nice.
Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Excellent supply, quality is outstanding.
Bok Choy – Volume is expected to be plentiful for the next two weeks.

Grape Tomatoes – Good volume and outstanding quality.
Iceberg Lettuce – The market continues to be active due to lighter weights and lower yields.
Eggplant – Supplies in the west are ramping up. Quality is outstanding.
Asparagus – Supply and quality are very good, and pricing continues to trend steady.
Bok Choy – Volume is expected to be plentiful for the next two weeks.

Asparagus – Supply is increasing, quality is good, and the market is lower.
Red Leaf Lettuce – Good volume with good quality and the market is steady.
Romaine & Romaine Hearts – Production supply is beginning to trend lower. Plants that are healthy are exhibiting good color, texture, and quality overall.
Brussels Sprouts – Quality is good with minor defects, good shape and color. Start to plan for Thanksgiving needs.
Kale (Green) – Bunched kale supple is expected to be plentiful for the next few weeks.