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California vegetables are in a seasonal transition to more southern areas ranging from the Coachella and Imperial valleys, to the Yuma district….Also look for a big increase this season with Chilean cherries.
Western Vegetable shipments leading up to Thanksgiving have been modest at best, particularly for popular items such as romaine and the other lettuces as well as celery, broccoli and cauliflower.
As coastal California seasons for the various crops wind down, volume has been light, especially for romaine and broccoli. The meager supply situation will probably last at least through the week of December 15th. From Thanksgiving through Christmas produce shipments will be light as the transition has started to the California and Arizona deserts.
A side note is there are a lot more shipments of greens taking place than at other times of the year. These items range from kale, to chard, and collard greens, all of which are in the midst of a renaissance with consumers.
California and Arizona desert shipments ranging from lettuce, to peppers and cantaloupe – grossing about $5400 to Atlanta.
CHILEAN CHERRIES
Chilean cherry exports to North America could soar 45 percent this season. Total cherry exports from Chile should reach 100,00 tons in 2014-15. The South American country is bouncing back from a devastating freeze in 2013-14, which hit cherries and other fruits hard. Cherries will be available at U.S. ports in December and January.