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2 Beef, Veal & Lamb Beef output last week fell 10.6% due to the Labor Day holiday, but was still 2.7% larger than last year. Despite the shortened production the last two weeks, beef prices have continued to soften. The USDA choice cutout has fallen to its least expensive level since February due in part to a six-month low in the ribs. The inexpensive rib prices are likely to propel retailers to feature more ribs for the pending holiday season. Typically, the 112a choice heavy rib market rises near 26% from mid-october until it seasonally tops in December. Thus, higher rib prices are likely in the coming months. Beef 50 s have averaged lower in December from September in each of the last four years. Live Cattle (Steer) Increasing Short Same Feeder Cattle Index (CME) Increasing Short Higher Ground Beef 81/19 Decreasing Good Higher Ground Chuck Decreasing Good Higher 109 Export Rib (ch) Decreasing Good Lower 109 Export Rib (pr) Increasing Good Higher 112a Ribeye (ch) Decreasing Good Lower 112a Ribeye (pr) Decreasing Good Higher 114a Chuck, Shlder Cld(ch) Decreasing Good Higher 116 Chuck (sel) Increasing Good Higher 116 Chuck (ch) Increasing Good Higher 116b Chuck Tender (ch) Decreasing Good Higher 120 Brisket (ch) Decreasing Good Higher 120a Brisket (ch) Increasing Good Lower 121c Outside Skirt (ch/sel) Increasing Good Higher 121d Inside Skirt (ch/sel) Increasing Good Higher 121e Cap & Wedge Increasing Good Higher 167a Knckle, Trimmed (ch) Decreasing Good Higher 168 Inside Round (ch) Decreasing Good Higher 169 Top Round (ch) Increasing Good Higher 171b Outside Round (ch) Increasing Good Higher 174 Short Loin (ch 0x1) Increasing Good Higher 174 Short Loin (pr 2x3) Increasing Good Higher 180 0x1 Strip (ch) Decreasing Good Higher 180 0x1 Strip (pr) Increasing Good Higher 184 Top Butt, boneless (ch) Increasing Good Lower 184 Top Butt, boneless (pr) Decreasing Good Lower Top Butt, bnls (ch) Decreasing Good Lower 185a Sirloin Flap (ch) Decreasing Good Lower 185c Loin, Tri-Tip (ch) Increasing Good Higher 189a Tender (sel, 5 lb & up) Increasing Good Lower 189a Tender (ch, 5 lb &up) Increasing Good Higher 189a Tender (pr, heavy) Decreasing Good Higher 193 Flank Steak (ch) Decreasing Good Higher 50% Trimmings Decreasing Good Higher 65% Trimmings Decreasing Good Higher 75% Trimmings Decreasing Good Higher 85% Trimmings Decreasing Short Higher 90% Trimmings Decreasing Short Higher 90% Imported Beef (frz) Decreasing Good Higher 95% Imported Beef (frz) Decreasing Good Higher Veal Rack (Hotel 7 rib) Steady Good Lower Veal Top Round (cap off) Steady Good Lower 2

3 Grains Earlier this week, the USDA raised their estimates for domestic corn and soybean yields. The U.S. soybean crop is projected to be record large, and the available corn and soybean supply for the season is forecasted at a decade high. Fairly attractive feed prices are likely to endure. Soybeans, bushel Decreasing Good Lower Crude Soybean Oil, lb Decreasing Good Higher Soybean Meal, ton Decreasing Good Lower Corn, bushel Decreasing Good Higher Crude Corn Oil, lb Steady Good Lower High Fructose Corn Syrup Decreasing Good Higher Distillers Grain, Dry Increasing Good Lower Crude Palm Oil, lb BMD Increasing Good Higher HRW Wheat, bushel Increasing Good Higher DNS Wheat 14%, bushel Increasing Good Higher Durum Wheat, bushel Increasing Short Higher Pinto Beans, lb Decreasing Good Lower Black Beans, lb Decreasing Good Lower Rice, Long Grain, lb Steady Good Higher Dairy The cheese markets have remained fairly range-bound during the last week with blocks gaining on barrels once again. This occurred despite solid U.S. cheese exports. During July, cheese exports were 14.2% larger than 2016 and the biggest for the month in four years. History suggests that the upside in cheese prices may remain somewhat limited during October. U.S. butter exports during July were 81.5% larger than last year. But, due to continued strong imports, the U.S. remained a net importer of butter for the month. Butter prices can rise sharply in the next two weeks. Cheese Barrels (CME) Increasing Good Higher Cheese Blocks (CME) Increasing Good Lower American Cheese Increasing Good Lower Cheddar Cheese (40 lb) Increasing Good Lower Mozzarella Cheese Increasing Good Lower Provolone Cheese Steady Good Same Parmesan Cheese Increasing Good Lower Butter (CME) Decreasing Good Higher Nonfat Dry Milk Increasing Ample Lower Whey, Dry Increasing Good Higher Class 1 Base Steady Good Higher Class II Cream, heavy Decreasing Good Higher Class III Milk (CME) Decreasing Good Lower Class IV Milk (CME) Decreasing Good Higher 3

4 Pork Pork production last week declined 6.1% due to the holiday, but was 3.1% larger than the same week last year. Pork output this week will be historically large due to an ample supply of hogs. And this trend may continue. The USDA is forecasting fall pork production to be 5.7% larger than 2016 and gain by volume from the summer by the biggest amount on record. This could keep downward pressure on the pork markets. Belly prices have nearly halved since peaking in July and more downside potential is likely. Live Hogs Decreasing Ample Higher Sow Decreasing Ample Lower Belly (bacon) Decreasing Good Higher Sparerib(4.25 lb & down) Decreasing Good Lower Ham (20-23 lb) Increasing Good Lower Ham (23-27 lb) Decreasing Good Lower Loin (bone in) Decreasing Good Lower Babyback Rib (1.75 lb & up) Decreasing Good Higher Tenderloin (1.25 lb) Decreasing Good Higher Boston Butt, untrmd (4-8 lb) Decreasing Good Lower Picnic, untrmd Decreasing Good Higher SS Picnic, smoker trm box Decreasing Good Lower 42% Trimmings Decreasing Good Lower 72% Trimmings Increasing Good Higher 4

5 Poultry Chicken output for the week ending September 2nd rose 2.5% from the previous week, but was 1% smaller from the same week a year ago. The six-week running total of chicken production is just.4% larger than The USDA is estimating Q3 output to be up just.1% from the previous year. That said, chicken producer margins are some of their best for the late summer in a decade. This should encourage better year-over- year chicken production gains in the coming months. The USDA is forecasting fall chicken output to be 2.3% larger than the prior year. Wing prices have continued to firm due in part to the recent slowed production, and demand remains solid. It appears that chicken wing prices could set a record high this fall. Whole Birds WOG-Nat Increasing Good Higher Wings (jumbo cut) Increasing Good Higher Wing Index (ARA) Increasing Good Higher Breast, Bnless Skinless NE Decreasing Good Higher Breast, Bnless Skinless SE Decreasing Good Lower Breast Boneless Index (ARA) Decreasing Good Lower Tenderloin Index (ARA) Decreasing Good Lower Legs (whole) Increasing Good Higher Leg Quarter Index (ARA) Decreasing Good Higher Thighs, Bone In Decreasing Good Higher Thighs, Boneless Increasing Good Higher Thighs, Bone In Increasing Good Higher Thighs, Boneless Increasing Good Higher Whole Turkey (8-16 lb) Steady Good Lower Turkey Breast, Bnls/Sknls Decreasing Good Lower Eggs Large Eggs (dozen) Increasing Short Higher Medium Eggs (dozen) Increasing Short Higher Liquid Whole Eggs Increasing Short Higher Liquid Egg Whites Increasing Short Lower Liquid Egg Yolks Increasing Short Higher Egg Breaker Stock Central Increasing Short Higher 5

6 Seafood Elevated price levels continue to encourage salmon imports. During July, the U.S. imported 9.2% more salmon than the previous year, achieving a new record for the month. Still, salmon imports from Canada were down 12.6% year-on-year. But Canadian salmon imports were their second best since October. Further supply improvements may be pending. Shrimp (16/20 frz) Decreasing Good Higher Shrimp (61/70 frz) Decreasing Good Lower Shrimp Tiger (26/30 frz) Increasing Good Higher Snow Crab, frz Steady Good n/a Tilapia Filet, frz Steady Good n/a Cod Filet, frz Steady Good n/a Tuna Yellowfin, frsh Steady Good n/a Salmon Atlantic Filet, frsh Steady Good n/a Pollock Filet, Alaska, frz Steady Good n/a 6

7 Paper and Plastic Products WOOD PULP (PAPER) NBSK- Paper napkin Increasing Good Higher 42 lb. Linerboard-corrugated box Increasing Good Higher PLASTIC RESINS (PLASTIC, FOAM) PS-CHH-utensils, cups, to-go cont. Steady Good Higher PP-HIGP-heavy grade utensils Increasing Good Higher PE-LLD-can liners, film, bags Increasing Good Higher Retail Price Change from Prior Month Description Jul 17 Jun 17 May 17 Beef and Veal Decreasing Increasing Increasing Dairy Increasing Increasing Decreasing Pork Increasing Increasing Increasing Chicken Increasing Increasing Increasing Fresh Fish and Seafood Increasing Decreasing Increasing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Increasing Increasing Decreasing Various Markets Hurricane Irma brought high winds and flooding to the entire Florida orange crop region earlier this week. Although damage is still being assessed, orange juice prices are on the rise. The orange juice market could be especially erratic during the next few weeks. Whole Peeled, Stand (6/10) Increasing Good Higher Tomato Paste-Industrial (lb) Increasing Good Higher Coffee lb ICE Increasing Good Lower Sugar lb ICE Increasing Ample Lower Cocoa mt ICE Increasing Short Lower Orange Juice lb ICE Increasing Good Lower Honey (clover) lb Steady Good Higher 7

8 Produce Avocado prices continue to be the story in the produce complex setting new record highs this month. Supplies remain limited due in part to a delay in the next major Mexican harvest and strong demand. Avocado imports from Mexico last week were 39% less than the same week last year. Elevated avocado prices could persist in the near term, but history suggests price relief occurring later this year. Hass 48 count avocado prices have averaged lower in December from September in each of the last eight years. Tomato prices remain inflated as well, but typically the markets move downward soon. Lemons and oranges continue to be in a very extreme market. We are noticing a shortage in supply as well, which will continue until early fall. There is heat damage in almost all leaf and tender leaf products, as well as broccoli florets due to the heat. Strawberries are poor in quality and we are seeing a short supply. Asparagus is also in an extreme market. Melons and pineapples continue to be a good buy, as well as fennel and pears. Eastern and Western Vegetables: HURRICANE IRMA UPDATE: We will see a very active market and potential supply interruptions on all east coast vegetable items due to the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Several of our partner growers have sustained severe damage to infrastructure, as well as crops. Fortunately, the forecast calls for favorable weather in the region over the next several days, which will assist in the recovery process. We expect to see very active markets over the next two to three months due to the damage of the fall crops in North Florida and South Georgia. We are anticipating a bold recovery in the Immokalee and Naples area in the next 4 to 6 weeks barring no additional severe weather events. MARKET ALERT Apples EXTREME Avocados EXTREME Asparagus EXTREME Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) EXTREME Broccoli Florets ESCALATED Carrots EXTREME Cilantro ESCALATED Cucumbers ESCALATED Garlic EXTREME Green Onions ESCALATED Lemons EXTREME Oranges EXTREME Onions ESCALATED Potatoes ESCALATED Grape Tomatoes ESCALATED Cherry Tomatoes ESCALATED Round Tomatoes (East) ESCALATED Tomatoes - West And Mexico: WEST COAST WEATHER STATEMENT: Last week California experienced severe weather including rain, high humidity and wind. Combine these events with several heat waves over the past several weeks, and it does not impact crops in a positive manner. We are seeing heavy bloom drop and damage to fruit maturing on the plants. We expect an early completion of the tomato and squash season in the west adding additional concerns for shortages of supply over the next few months as Florida begins to recover from Irma. 8

9 Produce Apples & Pears The market is stable. New crop California Gala and Granny Smith apples are diminishing; the season is nearly over. New crop Washington Gala and Golden Delicious supplies are on the market; new crop Fujis will be available next week. Storage crop Washington MFC Red Delicious Apples remain available. Sugar levels range from 14 to 18 Brix. Prices are steady. Packer label California Bartletts are available, as are new crop Washington Bartlett and D Anjou Pears. Artichokes Steady market with higher prices. Quality is good. Arugula Supplies are good for baby and wild. Quality is fair. Prices are rising. Asparagus Strong demand is keeping prices elevated. Peruvian supplies are extremely limited. Avocados EXTREME MARKET - The market has risen even higher. The California and Peruvian seasons have ended. Chilean stocks are on the market, but limited. Overall supplies will not increase until early October. Bananas Demand and quality are good and inventories are unchanged this week. Beans East: Rain in TN has slowed production, however prices are steady and quality are still good. West: Watsonville volume and quality are great, however, some questionable quality remains in the marketplace. Pricing is steady. Berries: Blackberries Prices are gradually rising; the California season is wrapping up. Volume is starting to diminish. Quality is very good: berries are plump, juicy, and sweet, yet tangy. Sugar levels range from 12 to 13 Brix. Blueberries The market is unchanged. Michigan will ship berries through September, then growers will move to South American stocks. Pacific Northwest quality ranges from fair to good: heat-related softness is typical for this time of year. Michigan quality is average: berries are sweet, plump, and juicy. Raspberries The market is stable; California stocks are plentiful. Quality is good: fruit is juicy and sweet. Sugar levels range from 13 to 14 Brix. Strawberries Prices are starting to increase. The seasonal harvesting decline has started in the Salinas and Watsonville, California areas. Harvesting will transition to Santa Maria, California through this month. Bok Choy Quality is good and we are seeing some higher quotes on WGA cartons. Broccoli Prices will continue to increase over the next two to three weeks. Excessive heat and humidity in the Salinas Valley are causing quality issues and limiting supplies throughout the industry. Brussels Sprouts Higher prices and tighter supplies remain but are leveling out. Quality is improving. Cantaloupe Market has started to strengthen a bit and we are going in a good way here on the Westside, demand has picked up and volumes have been down due to the Extreme heat damage we have had in some blocks.. The overall quality is very nice, fruit is firm and clean with a nice clean net, and overall just a very nice opening box. The extreme heat is causing a little sugar drop but fruit is still eating excellent we are peaking on 9 s and 12 s but getting a few smaller. We will have good volume going forward here through mid-october; this is an excellent time to promote melons. 9

10 Produce (continued) Carrots EXTREME - Due to the heat and rain, we are seeing some quality issues and a shortage on jumbo supplies as well as tables and cellos. Cauliflower Prices remain weak; California stocks are ample. Quality is excellent. Celery The market is low; Salinas Valley supplies are abundant. Quality is very good; pith is a minor concern in some lots. Cilantro Still seeing burn and occasional decay. Corn Volumes are declining in all markets; however, demand is flat. The market is mostly unchanged, and quality is still good on yellow, white and bicolor. Cucumbers East: Very light supplies due to cool temps in MI, SC, NC & NJ. NC fall crop has fair volume & GA is just beginning. Quality is looking decent at this time, however, we could see issues soon due to Irma. West: Tropical Storm Lidia resulted in lighter cucumber production and damage to the crop. Some new crop acreage is expected to start within 7-10 days. FOBs are up. Quality is fair, showing trouble spots in the form of soft ends and short shelf life. English Cucumber Supplies are mostly unchanged. We should see some improvement as greenhouse production in Mexico is anticipated to ramp up over the next 10 to 14 days. Markets remain mostly unchanged. Garlic EXTREME: We just finished our 2017 harvest this week. We have fortunately harvested our most normal crop since Our yields were pretty much as expected, nothing extraordinary, but a good crop of garlic. Presently, demand for domestic garlic still exceeds supply. We had a slight lull the first week of back to school/labor Day, but otherwise, demand has been good and strong. Ginger Chinese ginger supplies have tightened up putting upward pressure on prices across the country. This is still a better dollar value than ginger from Hawaii, Brazil, Thailand and Costa Rica. Grapes We are going here in the central San Joaquin Valley now and we will be harvesting grapes here through November. The overall crop looks very good with a nice set and some very nice quality. We are seeing some burn due to the extreme heat we have been experiencing in some vineyards but at this point it looks to be minimal damage. We did also get some sporadic rain Monday night, and will keep you posted as to the damage as we assess it in the next few weeks. We are harvesting a few different varieties (Sugarone, Ivory, Princess, Green Globe )of green grapes now and all look excellent with good sugar and very clean and green, the reds have been primarily flames and we are getting started in a light way on Sweet Scarlett s and Scarlett royals, and there will be more varieties of reds starting in the next week. Green Cabbage Supply is good on both coasts, quality is good. Red Cabbage Quality and sizing have been great with good color. Market is stable. Eggplant East: Good volume and steady pricing is coming from mostly MI, NJ & SC. GA starting to come into the market place as their new crop begins. Quality is good. West: Solid volume from the west with good demand is resulting in a steady market. Quality is fair with concerns present due to heat. Fennel Supplies for the week will be good and quality is good. 10

11 Produce (continued) Green Onions ESCALATED: Iced: Prices are up, quality is poor with heat related damage. Iceless: This market is steady and we are seeing heat related quality issues. Honeydew Market starting to firm up as well here on the Westside with volumes effected by the Extreme heat as well, the fruit is very nice with a green to cream color and internal fruit color, sugar and condition is excellent. We are peaking on 4 s and 5 s keeping the smaller fruit a bit stronger, we will start to see some smaller fruit in the coming weeks. We will have fruit through mid-october and then transition down to the desert. We will keep you posted if we see any more damage or shortages due to the heat. Jicama Normal prices and quality is good. Kale (Green): Demand is steady and quality is just fair. Supplies are starting to lighten up with product being affected by heat damage. Kiwi Shipments are for the most part finished out of Chile. What is in storage will be it for the season. Still looking for California to begin harvesting over the next 3 to 4 weeks. Markets remain very active with limited availability on the horizon. Quality is still very nice. Lemons Market is adjusting as we are seeing better volumes crossing from Mexico and the Chilean arrivals on both coasts has been steady and will continue to see good volumes arriving from Mexico and the Chilean are starting to slow down on arrivals but fruit will be around for the next few weeks. We are also harvesting California dist. 2 fruit and will be doing so through the month as well. The overall quality is fair on the California fruit with some skin breakdown and fruit just not as strong as we would like but this is typical for this time of year and some of this fruit is coming out of storage as well. The Imports are pretty strong and we are repacking if need be here once they have been through protocol. We expect to have good volume of lemons going forward and will also start our new crop Dist. 3 fruit in about 10 days, we will have to gas this fruit so it will probably be about 2-weeks before we have some volume out of this district. Iceberg Quality is very inconsistent. Weak tip, tip burn and seeder are the biggest issues. But there are some nice fields. Romaine Fringe burn is a large issue through the valley as well as seeder. Quality will be an issue for at least another week. Romaine Hearts Occasional fringe burn and some premature pinking. Green Leaf Slightly dehydrated product as well as fringe burn. Will have issues for at least another week. Iceberg Blends Weak tip and poor texture will affect shelf life. Packer Label only. Chopped Romaine/Romaine Blends Fringe burn and overall tired product will cause issues with shelf life. Packer Label only. Limes Expect rising prices as another hurricane has impacted volume. Quality is fair: recent storms have caused water and wind damage. Napa Supplies are normal. Quality is good. Lettuce: Butter Prices are stable. Quality is average due to the heat. 11

12 Produce (continued) Idaho/Oregon Onions We still have not caught up to demand on large yellow onions. Look for fob increases on jumbo, colossal and super colossal yellow onion. The 4 week delay in planting this past spring is really starting to show from a size prospective. Quality has been good but skins are still light and feathery but that will get better in 2-3 weeks. Oranges Market is very strong and demand exceeds supply on 88,113 s and 138 s but very tight on all other grades and sizes as well, Valencia s will continue to stay very strong and demand exceeding supply, as we are at least 20% lighter in volume versus last year. The overall quality of the fruit is fair, but they are Valencia s so you will see a tinge of green and fruit will be on the softer side and some skin breakdown and just older looking fruit which a lot of this is due to our extreme heat we have been experiencing for at least the last 3- weeks and is pretty typical for the summer Valencia s. The juice internal color and sugar content are excellent right now. We also need to remember that the fruit we are harvesting now bloomed in march of 2016 so the tree is carrying next years crop as well as this years, this fruit has been through the elements and hanging on the tree for 16 months. We will keep you posted going forward and will do all we can to cover orders but is getting tougher every day, and will advise if we need to sub sizes at certain times. We will start California Navels around the middle of October, we are probably going to have a gap between Valencia s and navels probably around the end of September until we start navels around the third week of October, hopefully not but we will continue to keep you posted. The new navel crop estimate has just come out and we are looking a light crop therefore the 888 s and smaller will be very tight through the season. Parsley (Curly, Italian) We are seeing prices that are still higher, the warm temperatures have cause quality issues. Peppers: Green Pepper East: Low FOBs due to great supplies coming from MI, NJ, VA, & SC. Volume is expected to slow down as the cooler temps settle in. Rain is resulting in variable quality. GA is expected to start in about 2-3 weeks, pending weather. West: CA producing ample supplies and great quality. FOBs are relatively unchanged. Jalapeño Pepper East: Steady prices driven by both good supply and good demand are present. Quality remains good. West: FOBs are steady throughout the transition which should go on for another 10 days approximately. Red & Yellow Pepper The market is stable; demand is strong. Quality is very good: walls are thick, color is bright, and flavor is sweet, yet peppery. Pineapple Prices have inched down; volume is rising. Quality is very good: sugar levels are high, ranging from 13 to 16 Brix. Idaho Potatoes Harvest continues as prices on large potatoes keep falling. As stated earlier lean inventory is the best way to manage declines like this. Obviously supplies exceed demand right now and although the market has not reflected this, we are seeing more availability on the small sizes as well. Fob prices will probably continue to fall until growers start pushing more product into the cellars. Things will continue to be a bit unsettled for the next 3-4 weeks. Radishes Quality is good and supply is slowing down. Expect to see stronger markets through the summer. Salad Blends The market is level. Raw product iceberg stocks are ample; romaine supplies are tightening. Quality is good, but recent high temperatures are increasing incidences of core material and internal burn. Shelf-life is being monitored closely by Inspectors for best quality. Snow and Sugar Snap Peas Snow and sugar snap peas are in high demand with good quality. Spinach (Bunched) Supply is good and quality is fair due to heat related issues. We are seeing prices rise. A lot of burn and insect damage. Spinach (Baby) Baby and clipped spinach supplies are good. Quality is fair due to heat related issues and occasional reports of mildew. Prices are somewhat up. Spring Mix Prices are level. Supplies are down, green varieties are not plentiful. Seeing some burn and very occasional decay. Quality is just average, but hot weather continues to impact raw product quality, supply levels, and shelf-life in some lots. Maintaining the cold chain is critical for optimal shelf-life and the highest quality of these delicate greens. 12

13 Produce (continued) Green Squash East: Summer production is winding down and soon will begin to transition to fall crops in more southern regions. FOBs are steady. Quality is fair to good showing trouble signs in the form of short shelf life & wind scar. West: Summer production is winding down from Santa Maria and the transition to Fresno & Hermosilla is beginning. FOBs are steady. Quality is fair showing trouble spots from wind scar and lack of firmness due to heat. Yellow Squash East: Summer production is winding down and soon will begin to transition to fall crops in more southern regions. FOBs are steady and quality remains fair at best with signs of heavy wind scar and bruising. West: Summer production is winding down from Santa Maria and the transition to Fresno & Hermosilla is beginning. FOBs are steady and quality remains fair at best with signs of heavy wind scar and bruising. Tomatoes East Rounds In addition to the already light production due to cooler temps, Hurricane Irma stopped packing in some areas due to power outages. We are in a situation where demand exceeds supply, thus driving prices up a few dollars. Note that because of Irma, we are expecting a very light crop in October and potentially November. Quality is still very spotty overall and changing daily. The VA fall crop is expected to begin first harvest within the next 7 days. Romas Cooler temperatures are still impacting yields and resulting in less volume in Alabama and Tennessee. Irma s shift in direction also made an impact on the eastern availability. FOB prices are up about $2.00 and quality is fair to good due to rain. Grapes Light and scattered volume from VA, AL, NC & TN is driving FOBs upward. North FL is/was expected to begin new crop pending the effects from Irma TBD. Prices are up slightly due to the summer crop from VA, TN, NC & AL winding down. Quality remains fair to good as this crop has seen an abundance of rain and summer time heat. West/Mexico Rounds Yields continue to remain low due to weeks of 100+ degree heat waves causing FOBs to increase a few dollars. Some growing areas experienced a heavy hail storm this past week, which has put those growers out of the game. Quality is spotty from the southern region due to the heat, however, the northern areas seem to be producing a little better quality because they haven t seen as high of temps. Volume is expected to remain light throughout the rest of the season. MX fall harvest is expecting to begin at the end of September or early October. Romas Northern areas are expected to begin within the next few days which will help volume in about a week or so. However, until then, MX & Baja regions are still coming up with light yields, putting upward pressure on FOBs for next week. Fall crop is expected to begin towards the end of September. Grapes Tropical Storm Lidia made landfall in a large portion of the Baja grape region, resulting in little to no product harvested. Thus, driving prices up significantly. Cherries Tropical Storm Lidia made landfall in a small portion of the Baja cherry region, resulting in limited supplies. FOBs are up slightly. Some quality issues in the form of short shelf life can be apparent, but overall quality is good. Tree Fruit Prices are starting to nudge up. California apricot, nectarine, peach, and plum supplies will be shipped for another week or two. Volume is diminishing; small sizes are especially tight. Nectarine and peach sugar levels range from 11 to 12 Brix; plum sugar levels vary from 14 to 16 Brix. Watermelon The market will climb for the next two weeks. Supplies are below average due to challenging weather in multiple regions. Quality is good: sugar levels average 11 Brix. Cherries Supply and demand remain in equilibrium. Quality is mostly good, however, some issues in the form of shorter shelf life can be apparent. 13

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