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VEGETABLE Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower SOURCE MX CA, FL FL CA, CN CA, FL January 18, 2013 Markets are extremely limited as cold wether in Mexico halted production. Expect sharp pro rates. Broccoli markets are very active as cold weather in growing regions has caused pro rated supplies. Supplies are good with increasing demand. Quality is good as the Florida crop begins. Market conditions are stable. Cauliflower supplies are reacting to colder weather. Markets are strong with fair quality as crops were affected by a freeze. Markets have stabilized as supplies from Florida increase. Quality is good. Florida corn is harvesting with good quality reported. Cucumber markets are strong as supplies slowly arrive from Honduras. Eggplant markets are steady with uneven supplies. Mexican product has been affected by cold weather and supplies are lighter. Markets are stronger as demand exceeds supply. Quality is good. Markets are steady. Good supplies. Lettuce markets are very active as demand exceeds supply. Cold weather and frost in Yuma have affected quality and size. All lettuces are showing fair quality with demand exceed supply conditions. Leaf markets are stronger due to the cold weather. Quality has been fair with tip burn from the frost. Romaine quality and supply have been affected by the cold weather. Markets are very active with limited availability on romaine hearts. Spring mix quality has been affected by the cold. The red leaf lettuces will be lighter in the mix due to freeze damage. Stable supplies of most mushrooms with good quality.

Celery Corn Cucumbers Eggplant

FL FL HD FL, MX

Green Beans Herbs Lettuce Iceberg

FL CA, FL, SA AZ

Lettuce FreshCut Lettuce Leaf, Green &Red Lettuce Romaine

AZ, MX AZ AZ

Lettuce Spring Mix

AZ

Mushrooms

CA, PA, CH

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Onions WA,OR Markets are hot as supplies are tightening with increased demand. Mexico is forecasted to be 2-3 weeks behind due to weather. Conditions will remain. The market has strengthened as supplies are limited due to rain in Mexico and cold weather in Arizona. Conditions will remain for at least two more weeks. Markets have strengthened due to weather in Guatemala. Quality and volumes are steady with good quality being reported. Green Pepper markets have firmed. Supplies from Mexico are lighter. Quality remains good. Red Pepper and Yellow Pepper markets have strengthened due to the cold weather. Markets are weak with good demand. Quality is good. Quality product has been arriving with good quality. Supplies are good with great quality. Supplies and quality have been affected by the cold weather. Limited harvesting and frost have created a demand exceeds supply situation. Squash markets have gained strength as supplies become lighter. A freeze in Mexico has affected harvesting and future crops. Quality is good with limited scarring. Good supplies coming from Florida and Mexico. Quality is good. Roma and Plum markets are firm.

Onions Green

MX, CA

Peas Snow Peppers Chiles Peppers Green Peppers Red & Gold Potatoes Russet Potatoes Red, White & Yukon Potatoes Yams Spinach

GT, Peru FL FL, MX CA ID, CO, WI WI MS, LA AZ

Squash Yellow/Zucchini Tomatoes

FL, MX

FL, MX

FRUIT Apples

SOURCE WA, NY, CA, imports

Avocado, Hass Bananas

Berries Blackberries

The Apple season continues with lower than average supplies. Normal supplies have a 50/50 split between larger (88ct) and smaller (113ct). This year the split is 80% larger, 20% smaller. MX Markets are steady. Quality is good. California will begin soon. Ecuador, Central The supply has stabilized in the various growing regions. America, Guatemala, Color is approaching its seasonal challenge due to demand. Panama Quality is good. MX Markets are stronger. Quality is good.

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Berries Blueberries Berries Raspberries Berries Strawberries Citrus - Grapefruit Citrus Lemons Citrus Limes Citrus Oranges Grapes Chile, MX MX, CA MX,FL, TX As a result of rain in growing regions, supplies are light. Full pints may be delayed due to weather. Quality is fair. As a result of rain in growing regions, supplies are limited. Markets have settled as Florida and Central Mexico kick in. Quality is good. Quality is good. Supplies are better on larger sizes. Good supplies and quality. Smaller size fruit is tight. Markets are steady. Supplies remain stable with limited quality issues. Navel quality is good. Markets are stable. Availability on all sizes is good. Red and Green Grape markets are tight as offshore arrivals become lighter. Size is running small. Peruvian Red Globes are available. Markets will remain strong into February. Quality and volume are fine. Cantaloupe and Honeydew markets are stable. Quality is good. Supplies are tight as product arrives from Guatemala. Quality is fair as we await a stronger selection from Honduras as Guatemala ends. Bosc and Anjou varieties are coming from California and Washington. Markets limited with demand exceeding the current supplies. Supplies are consistent with good quality. Brix has been averaging 15% with average internal gold color.

FL, TX CA,MX MX CA , Fl. Chile

Kiwifruit Melon Cantaloupe & Honeydew Melons Watermelon Pears

IT GT, HN

FL, GT

CA, WA

Pineapple

Costa Rica

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