Quality: Fruit quality remains strong, with defects like overripe berries, small fruit, and green shoulders. Crews are focused on turning in a clean pack.
Volume: Production volumes are increasing rapidly for both conventional and organic fall crop blocks.
Pack Counts: Organic spring crop 28-30; Organic fall crop 18-24.
Quality: Overall fruit quality is strong. There is still some minor bruising, particularly varieties with larger fruit sizes.
Volume: A gradual decline is anticipated over the next two to three weeks
Pack Counts: Conventional: 14-18, 20-24; Organic: 24-28;
Quality: Blackberry quality has been significantly impacted by the recent weather. High humidity and dense air within the hoops have led to issues with overripe and soft fruit.
Volume: Volume for blackberries is declining.
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