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Produce update–4/23

Produce update–4/23

The onion market in South Texas is trying to push just a bit.  California has started and they are competitive with Texas.  Next week should finish Mexico as far as volume is concerned and that might tighten things up a bit.  Some shippers are trying to push […]

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Produce Update–4/18

Produce Update–4/18

As the week closes, we see a slight increase on cartons in Idaho.  Two’s and consumers seem to remain steady.  The higher than normal shrink that we are currently experiencing is slowing production.  This is putting pressure on the cartons to meet demand.  We expect to see […]

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Produce Report–4/16

Produce Report–4/16

The onion market on new crop from Mexico is starting to clean up and there is a little movement on the market but for the most part it is stable.  Texas onions have started this week and they are demanding a slightly higher price than the Mexican […]

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PRODUCE UPDATE—4/11/14

PRODUCE UPDATE—4/11/14

It appears that the potato and onion market my have become more stable.  While we are not sure why potatoes have been slow moving lately they seem to have picked up some the last day or two.  Next week might be a bit quite because it is […]

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ONION UPDATE–4/9/14

ONION UPDATE–4/9/14

The onion market is in shambles.  Mexico has sent a heavy supply over the boarder and this has caused the market to take significant drops.  South Texas (Mexican onions) have dropped for over $10 this past week.  The early Mexican crop should be finishing this week but […]

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Produce Update–4/4

Produce Update–4/4

The potato market is steady but we are finding some items more difficult to purchase.  60’s & 70’s have tightened up and this could cause some price increases.  Consumers seem steady as we are starting to get business for Easter Holiday.  Please book early as supplies can […]

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Onion Update–4/2/14

Onion Update–4/2/14

The Onion Market is slipping back some because of more volume in South Texas.  With the advent of the southern Mexican growing region coming on it has put some pressure on the market.  It appears that this will continue for about two more weeks and then the […]

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Produce Update–3/28/14

Produce Update–3/28/14

Look for increased  onion volume coming over the border next week.  This may cause some pressure on the onion market.  While we have had some shippers finish for the season in the Northwest we still have good volume coming out of there.  We would urge some caution […]

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Produce Update–3/26/14

Produce Update–3/26/14

Potatoes seem to be about steady.  Shippers with contracts and/or extensive relations with volume customers seem to have adequate business and are firm on their prices.  Those that do not are more flexible.  This is partly do to consistent quality and/or supply.  We are finally getting more […]

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Produce update-3/21/14

Produce update-3/21/14

This has been a bit of a strange week.  Business in general has been on the slow side but many shippers have either slowed down or quit for the season.  Because of that, next week may show some changes. Many potato shippers are slowing down because of […]

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