--- title: August 15, 2022 description: California Giant Berry Farms' weekly crop update. image: https://trade.calgiant.com/hubfs/Use%20Oregon%20Blues-1.jpg --- [![California Giant Berry Farms logo](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images-cgt/logo.png?width=277&height=122&name=logo.png)](https://trade.calgiant.com/) Visit Our Other Sites Choose - [Consumer](http://calgiant.com/) - [Foodservice](https://foodservice.calgiant.com) - [Cycling](http://www.calgiantcycling.com/) - [Contact](https://trade.calgiant.com/contact-us/) - [FAQ](http://calgiant.com/faq) - [Where to Buy](http://calgiant.com/where-to-buy) - Resources - [Handling](https://trade.calgiant.com/handling/) - [Display & Merchandising](https://trade.calgiant.com/display-and-merchandising/) - [Pack Sizes](https://trade.calgiant.com/pack-sizes/) - [GTIN Info](https://trade.calgiant.com/gtin-info/) - [CG Consumer Site](http://calgiant.com/) - [Videos](https://trade.calgiant.com/trade-videos/) - [Newsletter Archive](https://trade.calgiant.com/newsletters/) - [Contact Us](https://trade.calgiant.com/contact-us/) - Visit Our Other Sites - [Consumer](http://calgiant.com/) - [Cycling](http://www.calgiantcycling.com/) ![The Buzz: Your source for farm fresh berry info](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/16_Trade_Buzz/header_350.jpg?width=1300&height=350&name=header_350.jpg) - [Crop Updates](https://trade.calgiant.com/newsletters/08-2022-15#crop-updates) - [Weather Conditions](https://trade.calgiant.com/newsletters/08-2022-15#weather-conditions) - [News](https://trade.calgiant.com/newsletters/08-2022-15#news) - [Trade News](https://trade.calgiant.com/newsletters/08-2022-15#notes-from-nick) - [Local News](https://trade.calgiant.com/newsletters/08-2022-15#foodservice) # August 15, 2022 [![](https://assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Crop Updates **STRAWBERRIES**  **Santa Maria**  Quality: Conventional quality is good with nice size, shape, and color. Organic fall crop quality is good with nice size and color. Organic spring crop quality is good with some soft and overripe fruit. Crews are working hard to turn in clean packs.    Volume: Conventional and organic fall crop volumes are increasing each week. Organic spring crop production is steady.   **Pack Counts:** Conventional Fall Crop: 14-16, 18-22 depending on ranch; Organic Fall Crop: 12-16 Organic Spring Crop: 26-30.  ![Conventional Straws](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Conventional%20Straws.jpg?width=400&name=Conventional%20Straws.jpg) ![Use Organic Straws](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Use%20Organic%20Straws.jpg?width=400&name=Use%20Organic%20Straws.jpg) **Watsonville/Salinas**  **Quality:** Quality is good with some misshapen and soft fruit.  **Volume:** Volume is steady.   **Pack Counts:** Conventional: 22-26; Organic: 28-32    ![Use Strawberry](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Use%20Strawberry.jpg?width=400&name=Use%20Strawberry.jpg) **BLUEBERRIES**  **Oregon**  **Quality:** Quality is good with some soft fruit due to high heat. **Volume:** Steady, strong promotional volumes are available.   ![Use Oregon Blues](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Use%20Oregon%20Blues.jpg?width=400&name=Use%20Oregon%20Blues.jpg) **Washington**  **Quality:** Organic quality good.   **Volume:** Steady, strong promotional volumes available.   ![blub 8-8-22 washington- IMG_2433-1](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blub%208-8-22%20washington-%20IMG_2433-1.png?width=400&name=blub%208-8-22%20washington-%20IMG_2433-1.png) **British Columbia**  **Quality:** Quality is good for both conventional and organic fruit.   **Volume:** Steady, strong promotional volumes available.   **Peru**:   **Quality:** Quality at origin and upon arrival is great. **Volume:** Arrivals will be steady for the next few weeks. Volume is anticipated to increase in September.    ![image1-2](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image1-2.jpeg?width=400&name=image1-2.jpeg) **RASPBERRIES**  **Mexico**  **Quality:** Quality is good.    **Volume:** Production is increasing.   **Watsonville**  **Quality:** Quality is good.   **Volume:** Production is increasing each week. ![Use Raspberry 2 (1)](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Use%20Raspberry%202%20(1).jpg?width=400&name=Use%20Raspberry%202%20(1).jpg)    **BLACKBERRIES**  **Mexico**  **Quality:** Quality is good.  **Volume:** Production is slowly increasing.   **Watsonville**  **Quality:** Quality is very good.    **Volume:** Production is steady.  ![Use Blackberry 2](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Use%20Blackberry%202.jpg?width=400&name=Use%20Blackberry%202.jpg) **Santa Maria**  **Quality:** Quality is good with occasional soft and leaky berries.   **Volume:** Production is increasing each week. Weather Conditions For up-to-date weather conditions in all of our growing regions, click on the region below. [Wunderground.com](http://www.wunderground.com/) is our go-to weather resource for fast and reliable weather updates.  [Watsonville](http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:95076.1.99999) [Salinas](http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:93901.1.99999) [Santa Maria](http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:93454.1.99999) [Oxnard](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/oxnard/93030) [Mexico](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/mx/zamora) [Georgia](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ga/homerville/31634) [Florida](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/fl/plant-city) [South America](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/ar/metan) News ![cg-foundationskirtsteakbbq-logo](https://trade.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cg-foundationskirtsteakbbq-logo.jpg?width=400&name=cg-foundationskirtsteakbbq-logo.jpg)For those local to Watsonville and the Monterey Bay area, please join the California Giant Foundation’s efforts to support local non-profit organizations by purchasing a Skirt Steak BBQ lunch. Vegetarian meals are available by request.   **The California Giant Foundation's Annual Skirt Steak BBQ** **Date:** Tuesday, August 16, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. **Location:** 75 Sakata Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076 **Meal:** $20/meal - enjoy grilled skirt steak, garlic bread, salad, fresh berries, and dessert! **Order Now**: [foundation@calgiant.com](mailto:foundation@calgiant.com) or (831) 728 - 1773 **Pre-pay or donate via:** Venmo or PayPal (@calgiantfoundation), credit card, check or cash ## Leave a Comment ### Subscribe ### Recent Posts - [Search](http://calgiant.com/search) - [Contact](https://trade.calgiant.com/contact-us/) - [Privacy](http://calgiant.com/privacy-policy) - [Buy](http://calgiant.com/where-to-buy) - [Free Stuff](http://calgiant.com/free-stuff) © California Giant Berry Farms. All rights reserved.