Quality: Quality is good with some occurrences of pinrot and/or green shoulders.
Volume: Volumes will be front loaded this week, as growers attempt to stay ahead of the rain.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 18-24; Organic: 20-26.
Quality: Overall strawberry quality is strong, with good color, size, and shape.
Volume: Production is steady.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 20-24.
Quality: Fruit quality remains high overall.
Volume: All varieties continue steady production across all stages—green fruit, bloom, and mature fruit—providing consistent supply.
Pack Counts: 22-24
Region Update: We anticipate a steady supply through the rest of the year.
Region Update: Oxnard organic production is increasing, with an expected output of 0.25-0.5 loads this week, continuing with six-ounce field packs delivered directly to CGC. Quality has been strong, with good bloom and firm berries, though occasional stems and soft berries have been noted.
Region Update: Mexico’s contribution has remained stable over the past several weeks, averaging around 1.5 million pounds. This consistency provides a reliable complement to Peruvian supply during the peak export season. Additional volumes are being rounded out by other South American origins, including Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, and the first arrivals from Chile.
Quality: Quality is good overall.
Volume: Conventional raspberry production is steady.
Region Update: Blackberry quality is fair. The most common defect is leakage, typically limited to one or two drupelets per berry. Some soft fruit and very minimal regression have been noted, but these issues are not widespread.
Feb. 26 – Mar. 1
Orlando, Florida
Booth #728
April 28-30
Toronto, Canada
July 14-16
Monterey, CA
July 23-24
Monterey, CA
Booth #102
September 9-12
Nashville, TN
October 14-16
Orlando, FL
December 1-3
New York City, NY
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