Quality: Growers are doing their best to manage fruit quality following the recent showers. At present, crews are discarding approximately 25% to 30% of fruit due to a combination of water damage and other defects.
Volume: Production is expected to decline in the coming weeks. Next week’s estimates are decreasing, with conventional volume expected to be 10%-15% lower than this week, assuming no rain disruptions. Organic volume is forecasted to decrease about the same amount as conventional fruit.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 20-26; Organic: 22-28;
Region Update: Peru is now our major driver of global blueberry supply, with strong volumes and excellent fruit quality reported this week. There has been favorable differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures this week, which has contributed to exceptional flavor and sweetness in the fruit.
Quality: Quality is fair to good.
Volume: Raspberry production is steadily increasing, with stronger yields expected as the week progresses.
Quality: Quality is fair to good.
Volume: Raspberry production is steadily winding down, with current weekly volume down 10%-20% compared to the recent peak production a few weeks back. This trend is expected to continue for another three to four weeks. However, there is a possibility that the season may wrap up earlier than initially forecasted, potentially concluding within four weeks.
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Quality: Blackberry quality is improving with some soft, leaky berries due to lingering humidity.
Volume: A significant increase in production is projected for early this month.
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