Calidad: Quality remains excellent across both conventional and organic programs this week. Fruit is firm, conical, and carries strong flavor. Occasional button nose and creasing have appeared on certain varieties, but the majority of fruit entering the pack retains a clean and conical shape.
Volumen: There are no more rain showers in the ten-day forecast, therefore production is anticipated to remain strong.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 10-14, 14-18; Organic fall crop: 22-26.
Calidad: Overall strawberry quality is strong, with good color, size, and shape.
Volumen: La producción es constante.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 14-22.
Calidad: Quality has been good. Minimal bruising and a few white shoulders.
Volumen: All varieties continue steady production across all stages—green fruit, bloom, and mature fruit—providing consistent supply.
Cantidad de paquetes: 20-24.
Peru Region Update: The Peruvian organic program is nearing completion, with the last containers are expected to arrive within the next couple of weeks. After these shipments, the Peruvian organic season will conclude until the fall.
Chile Region Update: Chile’s initial arrivals are expected to feature larger fruit sizes, averaging 17–18 mm, which is typical for early-season picks. As the season progresses into second and third picks, sizing will trend toward 14–16 mm, particularly on northern highbush varieties. There were no arrivals from Chile this week. However, several containers are scheduled to arrive next week, with expected mid week landings. The upcoming Chilean fruit will help support pint and 18 ounce demand during a period of tightening supply from Peru.
Actualización de la región: 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.
Actualización de la región: Weather in the growing regions is currently favorable, with production running smoothly as planned. Pack plans and pack percentages remain consistent with prior weeks, with a continued focus on maximizing jumbo packs over the next four weeks.
Calidad: Quality is good overall.
Volumen: Conventional raspberry production is steady.
Actualización de la región: 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
Monterrey, CA
July 23-24
Monterrey, CA
Booth #102
September 9-12
Nashville, TN
October 14-16
Orlando, Florida
December 1-3
New York City, NY
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