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October 26th, 2012

1.STRAWBERRY

Markets have firmed up. Heavy bruising, overripening and pin rot are still prevalent.

2.CUCUMBER

Cucumber markets have firmed as Georgia growing areas experience cooler weather. Supplies are tight.

3.ASPARAGUS

Markets have become active as volumes in Peru decline and Mexican product faces quality issues.

4.GRAPES

Green Grape and Red Grape markets have strengthened.

5.RED PEPPERS

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

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HONEYDEW & CANTALOUPE 13% PINEAPPLE 12-14% Color: Gold

Markets have become active as volumes in Peru decline and Mexican product faces quality issues. These conditions are expected to continue through the holiday.

Markets are stable. Quality is good.

berrystrawberry

avocado hass

California growing areas are winding down as Mexico compensates. Peru has started. Good overall quality.

Markets have firmed up. Oxnard and Santa Maria have begun, however heat has affected quality. Heavy bruising, overripening and pin rot are still prevalent.

Markets are steady. Quality is good with product coming primarily out of Georgia. Florida will begin in a week or so.

bean, green

broccoli & cauliflower

Hot weather continues to drive Cauliflower and Broccoli production up. Supplies are plentiful and quality is good on both commodities.

berryblackberry

celery

Volumes are coming on from Mexico. Quality is good. Markets are stable.

Supplies are steady coming out of Santa Maria and Salinas. Quality is excellent.

berryblueberries

Supplies are good coming out of Argentina and Mexico. Good quality.

citruslemons

Good supplies and quality. Imports from Mexico are available.

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News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce October 26th, 2012

citruslimes

Markets are steady with good supplies and quality. Lighter supplies are expected over the next 10-15 days.

onions

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

citrusoranges

Markets are firm. Valencias are winding down as we transition into Navels in the next few weeks.

green peppers & squash

cucumber & eggplant

Green Pepper markets are steady with good supplies from Georgia and South Carolina. Quality is good. Florida has begun. Georgia Squash supplies are good.

Cucumber markets have firmed as Georgia growing areas experience cooler weather. Supplies are tight. Florida will begin in two weeks. Eggplant supplies are good coming from Georgia and Florida.

red peppers

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

grapes

potatoes

Green Grape and Red Grape markets have firmed. Red Grape supplies continue to be affected by color issues. Green Grape and Red Globe supplies have tightened. Black Grapes are available for about another two weeks.

Markets are weak. Quality is good.

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tomatoes

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

lettuce

Florida has begun with decent supplies and quality. California growing areas continue to suffer from rains which have affected crops. Larger size product is tight. Cherry, Grape and Plum volumes are good.

Lettuce markets are steady. Quality is good with occasional instances of tip burn, lighter weights and decay as a result of hot temperatures and wind.

melonhoneydew & cantaloupe

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Cantaloupe supplies are improving. Markets remain firm. Honeydew markets are stable with good supplies coming from Nogales.

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AVG

Supplies are plentiful coming from the Northwest growing regions.

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