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INRE:
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION
CASE NO. 12-50073-LMC
(Jointly Administered)
DELTA PRODUCE, L.P.




DEBTOR CHAPTER 11
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF FISHER. HERBST AND KEMBLE AS
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE ESTATE OF DELTA PRODUCE, L.P.
TO THE HONORABLE LEIF M. CLARK, JUDGE,
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT:
NOW COMES, Delta Produce, L.P. (hereinafter "Debtor"), Debtor in Possession in the
above styled and numbered case, and files this its Application for Approval of Fisher, Herbst and
Kemble as Accountants for the Estate of Delta Produce, L.P ., and in support thereof would
respectfully show the Court the following:
1. On January 3, 2012, Delta Produce, L.P. (hereinafter called "Debtor") filed its voluntary
Petition for Relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division.
2. The services of an accountant to represent the Debtor and its estate are necessary and in
the best interest of the estate and all parties in interest. Debtor desires to employ Fisher, Herbst and
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Kemble, CPA, 9501 Console Dr., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229, to provide accounting
services. Fisher, Herbst and Kemble has been the Debtor's accountant for a number of years pre-
petition.
3. The services to be provided by the accounting firm include any of the following:
a. preparation of Debtor's United States Income Tax Returns;
b. adjust in-house accounting records to reflect year end adjustments;
c. assist and supervise in establishing and maintaining systems ofbookkeeping,
accounting and financial reporting during the period of the bankruptcy case;
d. assist and supervise in the preparation of Debtor's monthly operating reports
as required by the Bankruptcy Code;
e. provide information, support, analysis and documentation in the preparation
ofDebtor's Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement; and
f. provide such other and further accounting services as may be necessary or
advisable.
No other certified public accountants are employed or proposed to be employed by the Debtor
to perform these services.
4. Debtor has determined that the professional standing, competency and reputation of such
accounting firm are high and that its employees are duly licensed and qualified to provide the
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services requested by the Debtor. The accounting firm has provided accounting services to the
Debtor for a number of years pre-petition and is very familiar with the Debtor's operations.
5. The accounting firm has advised the Debtor that it is willing to accept such representation
and that it neither holds nor represents an interest adverse to the estate and is a disinterested person
within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. Section 327(a).
6. The accounting firm has further advised the Debtor that it maintains regular records of
time expended and expenses incurred. The Debtor and the accounting firm have agreed that the
accounting firm will be compensated by the estate according to its customary hourly rates (Partner-
$290.00/hour, Tax Manager - $200.00/hour, Senior Tax Staff (Some Non-CPA) - $120.00-
$145.00/hour, Tax Staff (Non-CPA)- $100.00-$115.00/hour), upon approval ofthe Court after
application, notice and hearing. No compensation, security or pledge has been given to the
accounting firm by the Debtor. A copy of the Disclosure of Compensation is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A". Fisher, Herbst and Kemble was owed the amount of$4,375.00 as ofthe bankruptcy
filing for pre-petition accounting services, and has agreed to waive such claim.
7. The accounting firm ought to be allowed to make interim applications for compensation
because Debtor believes that substantial time and expense will be incurred by it in its representation
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and unless it is allowed to make interim application for compensation its representation will be
burdensome.
WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Delta Produce, L.P. requests that this Court
approve the employment of Fisher, Herbst and Kemble as the accountants for the estate according
to the terms and conditions set forth above, and for such other and further relief to which it may
show itself entitled.
Date: ApriilQ_, 2012.
OF COUNSEL:
WILLIAM R. DAVIS, \f-.
State Bar No. 0556550
LANGLEY & BANACK, INC.
745 E. Mulberry, Suite 900
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 736-6600
Attorneys for Delta Produce, L.P.
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DELTA PRODUCE, L.P.
co Jens , Member
Delta Produce anagement, LLC, General Partner
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on April U, 2012, a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing
instrument was mailed, first class, postage prepaid to the U.S. Trustee, P.O. Box 1539, San Antonio,
TX 78295-1539.
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INRE:
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION
CASE NO. 12-50073-LMC
(Jointly Administered)
DELTA PRODUCE, L.P.

DEBTOR CHAPTER 11
AFFIDAVIT OF PROPOSED ACCOUNTANTS
STATEOFTEXAS X
X
COUNTY OF BEXAR X
I, Barbara L. Herbst, CPA, hereby make solemn oath for and on behalf ofFisher, Herbst and
Kemble:
1. I am an owner of Fisher, Herbst and Kemble and am duly authorized to make this
Affidavit for and on its behalf.
2. Fisher, Herbst and Kemble maintains an office for the practice of accounting at 9501
Console Dr., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229.
3. Members of its professional staff are duly licensed as Certified Public Accountants.
4. Fisher, Herbst and Kemble has no connection with Delta Produce, L.P ., its creditors
or any other party in interest, its respective attorneys and accountants that would disqualify it from
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employment. Fisher, Herbst and Kemble was owed the amount of$4,375.00 as of the bankruptcy
filing for pre-petition accounting services, and has agreed to waive such claim.
5. Fisher, Herbst and Kemble neither holds nor represents an interest adverse to Delta
Produce, L.P. or its estate and is a disinterested person within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. Section
327(a).
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C1, 2012
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FISHER, HERBST AND KEMBLE
9501 Console Dr., Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78229
. (210) 614-2284
q SUBSCRIBED TO AND SWORN before me by the said Barbara L. Herbst, CPA on this the
/--day of)4a:rdr, 2012, to certifY which witness my hand and seal of office.
II(JfiL
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Notary Public, State of Texas
"MARY 1<.. MURPHREE
MY coMMISSION EXPIRES
November B, 2015
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Amounts paid by the Debtor to Fisher, Herbst & Kemble from January 3, 2011 to January 3, 2012:
Delta Produce Marketing, LP
Superior-Tomato Avocado, Ltd.
Staci Properties, Ltd.
Atled, Ltd.
Total Fees
Hourly Rates:
Partner- $290
Tax Manager- $200
$ 5,825
6,325
1,500
1,500
$ 15,150
Senior Tax Staff (Some Non-CPA}- $120-145
Tax Staff (Non-CPA}- $100-$115
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A&A Transportation, Inc.
4741 College Park
San Antonio, TX 78249
Bonanza 2001
P.O. Box 357
Hidalgo, TX 78857
Dimare Newman, Inc.
P.O. Box 517
Newman, CA 95360-0517
Harllee Packing, Inc.
P.O. Box 8
Palmetto, FL 34220
J-C Distributing, Inc.
2731 N. Donna A venue
Nogales, AZ 85621
Mission Produce, Inc.
2500 Vinyard Ave., Suite 300
Oxnard, CA 93036
Royal Flavor, LLC
2655 Melksee St.
San Diego, CA 92154
A&D Carriers
4126 Luckenbach Road
San Antonio, TX 78251
B. Catalani
1500 S. Zarzamora, Unit 236
San Antonio, TX 78207
Fresh Farm Direct, LLC
106 Adams St., Suite 2A
Monte Vista, CO 81144
Alamo Leasing
2010 NW Military Hwy.
San Antonio, TX 78213
Del Camp Supreme, Inc.
672 W. Frontage Road
Noales, AZ 85621
Divine Ripe, LLC
700 S. Bridge St., Suite C
Hidalgo, TX 78557
Harvest Crown Co, Inc.
P.O. Box 13578
Bakersfield, CA 93389
Juniper Tomato Grower, Inc.
P.O. Box 38
Greensboro, FL 32330
Rio Queen Citrus
4012 E. Goodwin Rd.
Mission, TX 78574
Slankard Produce Co., Inc.
1500 S. Zarzamora
San Antonio, TX 78207
A&A Concepts, LLC
1219 S. Zarzamora St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Banana Distributing
1500 S. Zarzamora, Unit 401
San Antonio, TX 78207
Gonzalez Mexican Produce
2501 W. Military Hwy., A-23
McAllen, TX 78503
Bernardi & Associates
557 E. Frontage Road
Nogales, AZ 85621
Delta Produce Marketing
2001 S. Laredo St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Frank's Distributing of Produce
P.O. Box 2020
Nogales, AZ 85628-2020
IFCO Systems NA
5250 Tacco Drive
San Antonio, TX 78244
Kingdom Fresh Produce, Inc.
2243 North Goolie Rd., #A
Donna, TX 78537
United States Trustee
615 E. Houston St., #533
San Antonio, TX 78205
Valero Marketing & Supply
P.O. Box 300
Amarillo, TX 79105-0300
Averitt Brokerage Co., Inc.
9999 Perrin Beitel, Suite B
San Antonio, TX 78217
Coosemans Houston, Inc.
3124 Produce Row
Houston, TX 77023
Harllee Packing, Inc.
P.O. Box 8
Palmetto, FL 34220
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Henry Avocado Corp.
P.O. Box 300867
Escondidio, CA 92030-0867
M&P Logistic LP
1500 S. Zarzamora, Unit 306
San Antonio, TX 78207
Slankard Produce
1500 S. Zarzamora St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Willson Davis Co.
1500 S. Zarzamora St., #103
San Antonio, TX 78207
Craig A. Stokes
Stokes Law Offices, LLP
3330 Oakwell Court, Suite 225
San Antonio, TX 78218-3066
Zachary B. Aoki
Thurman & Phillips, P.C.
8000 IH-10 West, Suite 1000
San Antonio, Texas 78230
Celinda Baez Guerra
Flume Law Firm, LLP
1020 NE Loop 410, Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78209
David G. Aelvoet
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson
711 Navarro, Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78205
Joe R. Hinojosa
Barkhurst & Hinojosa, PC
110 Broadway, Suite 350
San Antonio, TX 78205
Evan S. Goldstein
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC
P.O. Box231277
Hartford, CT 06123-1277
Kitchen Pride
P.O. Box 585
Gonzales, TX 78629
Maxim Egg Farms
P.O. Box 200805
Dallas, TX 75320-0805
Sunriver Sales
P.O. Box 2738
Visalia, CA 93279
International Bank of Commerce
130 E. Travis St.
San Antonio, TX 78205-1601
Robert E. Goldman, Esq.
1 East Broward Blvd., Ste. 700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
National LS, Inc.
C/0 Zach Dworaczyk
P.O. Box 840352
Houston, TX 77284
Michael J. Black
Burns & Black, PLLC
750 Rittiman Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78209
Bruce W. Akerly
Cantey Hanger, LLP
1999 Bryan St., Suite 3300
Dallas, TX 75201
Elliott S. Cappuccio
Pulman, Cappuccio, Pullen & Benson
2161 NW Military Hwy., Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78213
Le Best Banana Supply Co.
P.O. Box 295
Hidalgo, TX 78557
Rio Bravo Produce
1006 S. Cesar Chavez
Edinburg, TX 78542
Touchstone & Associates
1500 S. Zarzamora St., #205
San Antonio, TX 78207
Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 7346
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7346
Michael Colvard
Martin & Drought
Suite 300 Convent Street, 25th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Diana M. Geis
Curl & Stahl, PC
700 N. St. Mary's, #1930
San Antonio, TX 78205
Steven E. Nurenberg
Meuers Law Firm
5395 Park Central Court
Naples, FL 34109
Jason R. Klinowski
Freeborn & Peters, LLP
311 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60606
Randall A. Pulman
Pulman, Cappuccio, Pullen & Benson
2161 NW Military Hwy., Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78213
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INRE:
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION
CASE NO. 12-50073-LMC
(Jointly Administered)
DELTA PRODUCE, L.P.




DEBTOR CHAPTER 11
DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION UNDER RULE 2016(b),
RULESOFBANKRUPTCYPROCEDURE
TO THE HONORABLE LEIF M. CLARK, JUDGE,
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT:
NOW COMES, Fisher, Herbst and Kemble, Accountants for the Debtor in Possession in the
above styled and numbered case, and files this its disclosure of compensation for services rendered
pursuant to Rule 20 16(b) of the Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and reports to the Court the
following:
1. Compensation paid to the accountants for services rendered or to be rendered and
expenses incurred or to be incurred in contemplation of or in connection with this bankruptcy case:
The undersigned has been paid after one year before this date $ \ ~
1
\ 'SP cPfor services rendered and
expenses incurred and $-0- as a retainer for future services and expenses.
2. Additional compensation promised to the accountants for services rendered or to be
rendered and expenses incurred or to be incurred in this bankruptcy case: As approved by the
Bankruptcy Court.
3. Source of payments made or promised the accountants with reference to this bankruptcy
case: Petitioner's Estate.
4. The paid or promised compensation is to be shared between the accountants and: No one.
Date: March m, 2012
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Fisher, Herbst and Kemble
9501 Console Dr., Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-2284

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