STRAWBERRIES
Mexico:
Harvest Status: Light harvests have begun.
Santa Maria:
Quality: Quality is good with nice shape, color, and sheen.
Volume: Volume continues to increase with peak production estimated to start in October.
Pack Counts: Conventional Fall Crop: 14-16-18 ct depending on ranch
Organic Fall Crop: 14-16, 20-22 ct.
Watsonville/Salinas:
Quality: Quality is good overall with soft, overripe fruit being the only defect.
Volume: Production estimates have increased for the next few weeks. Labor is still tight.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 20-22-25 ct.
Organic: 28-30 ct.
BLUEBERRIES
Mexico:
Volume: Volume is increasing each week with peak production estimated to start in week 41.
South America:
RASPBERRIES
Mexico:
Quality: Quality is good overall with occasional soft tips.
Volume: Production is increasing each week.
Watsonville/Salinas:
Quality: Quality is very good with occasional soft fruit.
Volume: Production is projected to be steady through the beginning of October.
BLACKBERRIES
Mexico:
Harvest Status: Volume is picking up. Quality is good overall but varies from field to field.
Watsonville/Salinas:
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