Quality: Organic quality is good with nice shape and sheen. Occasional occurrences of burnt calyx.
Volume: Production is slowly starting as the season begins. Fields are abundant with flowers and green fruit sets.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 14-16; Organic: 16-18
Quality: Quality of this organic crop is good with occasional soft or moldy fruit. Harvest crews are doing a good job keeping packs clean.
Volume: Production is increasing toward peak volumes.
Quality: Quality of this organic crop is good with occasional soft or moldy fruit. Harvest crews are doing a good job keeping packs clean.
Volume: Production is increasing toward peak volumes.
Quality: Quality is good with some overripe and broken fruit.
Volume: Production is steady.
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