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November 9th, 2012

1.ASPARAGUS

The Thanksgiving demand has caused markets to strengthen.

2.BERRYSTRAWBERRY
Markets have firmed. Quality is fair with heavy bruising and overripening noted.

3.CUCUMBER

Cucumber markets have increased as Georgia and Florida growing areas experience cooler weather.

4.RED PEPPERS

Red Pepper markets are extremely strong as supplies become lighter on the West Coast due to transition.

5.CITRUSLIMES

Supplies are short as production in Mexico was disrupted by a holiday.

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HONEYDEW & CANTALOUPE 11.5-14% PINEAPPLE 12-14% Color: Gold

asparagus

The Thanksgiving demand has caused markets to strengthen.

berryraspberry

Markets are stronger as growing areas in California and Mexico experience inclement weather.

avocado hass bean, green

Markets are stable with good supplies coming out of Mexico and Peru.

berrystrawberry

Markets have firmed. Quality is fair with heavy bruising and overripening noted. More rain is in the forecast for growing areas. Stem berries are extremely tight.

Quality is fair to good with product coming primarily out of Georgia and Florida.

broccoli & cauliflower

Broccoli supplies are steady on the East and West coasts. Quality is good. Cauliflower markets are stable; however larger sizes are tight. Instances of discoloration have been noted.

berryblackberry

Supplies are good from Mexico and Guatemala. Quality is good.

berryblueberries

celery

Markets are stable. Supplies are good.

Markets have firmed as supplies of smaller size product become lighter.

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News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce November 9th, 2012

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Supplies are short as production in Mexico was disrupted by a holiday. Rains are also expected which could affect harvesting. Markets are stronger. Quality remains good.

Honeydew and Cantaloupe markets are steady with supplies coming out of Arizona and Nogales. Larger size melons are tight. Imports from Guatemala will begin soon.

VEGETABLES
Asparagus Beans Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Cucumbers LettuceIceberg LettuceLeaf LettuceRomaine LettuceSpring Mix OnionsRed OnionsYellow PeppersGreen PeppersRed PotatoesRusset SquashYellow SquashZucchini TomatoCherry TomatoGrape

onions

citrusoranges

Markets have strengthened slightly as demand increases. Supplies are coming from the Northwest growing regions.

Navels have begun. Smaller size choice oranges are tight along with larger size choice and fancy.

green peppers & squash

cucumber & eggplants

Cucumber markets have increased as Georgia and Florida growing areas experience cooler weather. Supplies are lighter. Quality is good. Eggplant supplies are tight as Georgia was forced to finish earlier than expected. Florida has started in a light way and will provide relief as volumes increase.

Green Pepper supplies are good coming out of Georgia and Florida. East Coast Squash supplies have tightened as Georgia growing areas finish up and northern Florida experiences cooler weather. Quality is fair to good.

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FRUITS
Avocado Berry- Blackberry Berry- Blueberry Berry- Raspberry Berry- Strawberry Grape- Red Grape- Green Kiwifruit Lemons Limes MelonCantaloupe MelonHoneydew Oranges Pineapple

red peppers

grapes

Red Pepper markets are extremely strong as supplies become lighter on the West Coast due to transition. Yellow Pepper markets are steady.

Red Grape supplies are good with steady demand. Green Grape supplies are limited. Occasional instances of amber coloring have been noted. Black Grapes are available. Red Globes are limited. Brazilian imports have begun.

potatoes

The holiday pull has pushed markets up on smaller sized product. Quality is good.

tomatoes

lettuce

Lettuce markets are steady. The transition into Yuma will begin soon. Quality is good with occasional instances of cracking, red rib and discoloration.

Markets are slightly active. Supplies from Florida are good. Cherry and Grape tomato supplies are plentiful. Plum markets have firmed.

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Good supplies and quality. Imports from Mexico are available.

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