News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce January 18th, 2013

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1. WEATHER UPDATE

Freezing temperatures on the West Coast coupled with a freeze and frost in Yuma have slowed production and affected the quality of most products.

2. ASPARAGUS

ALERT!

Supplies are extremely tight as Mexico experiences cold temperatures and production in Peru declines.

3. GRAPES

ALERT!

Red and Green Grape supplies are extremely tight as offshore arrivals become lighter. Size is running small. Peruvian Red Globes are available.

4. BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER

Due to extremely cold weather, Broc-

5. ONIONS

Markets are extremely high. Supplies are tight.

Brix Avg
HONEYDEW & CANTALOUPE 11-14% PINEAPPLE 12-14% Color: Gold

weather update
Freezing temperatures on the West Coast coupled with a freeze and frost in Yuma have slowed production and affected the quality of most products. These conditions are expected to ease over the next two weeks.

bean, green
Markets are stronger as demand exceeds supply. Quality remains good.

berryblackberry
Markets are stronger as inclement weather affects supplies.

asparagus

ALERT!

Supplies are extremely tight as Mexico experiences cold temperatures and production in Peru declines. Markets are expected to ease slightly next week.

berryblueberries
As a result of rain in growing regions, production has slowed down causing light supplies. Quality is fair.

avocado hass
Markets are steady. Quality is good. California will begin soon.

berryraspberry
Supplies are limited as Mexico experiences inclement weather.

News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce January 18th, 2013

berrystrawberry
Markets have settled as Florida and Central Mexico kick in. Quality is good.

lettuce
Lettuce markets have strengthened as West Coast growing regions experience extremely cold temperatures. Defects such as epidermal peel, light weights and blistering have been noted.

Reality Check
Quality
HIGH HIGH LOW AVG

Price
LOW AVG

VEGETABLES
Asparagus Beans Broccoli Cabbage Celery Cucumbers LettuceIceberg LettuceLeaf LettuceRomaine LettuceSpring Mix OnionsRed OnionsYellow PeppersGreen PeppersRed PotatoesRusset SquashYellow SquashZucchini TomatoCherry TomatoGrape
Tomato Mature Green Tomato Roma Tomato V/Ripe

broccoli & cauliflower

Due to extremely cold temperasupplies are tight. Demand exceeds supply.

melonhoneydew & cantaloupe

Cantaloupe and Honeydew markets are stronger as growing areas in Guatemala wind down. Quality is good. Honduras is next.

celery
Markets have gained strength as West Coast growing areas experience cooler weather. Florida has begun. Oxnard is next.

onions
Markets are extremely high. Supplies are tight. Mexico and Texas are behind due to inclement weather.

citruslemons
Markets are stable. Smaller size fruit is tight. Quality is good.

citruslimes
Markets are steady. Quality is good.

green peppers & squash

Green Pepper markets are steady. Supplies from Florida and Mexico are good. Quality is good. Zucchini Squash markets have strengthened as Mexico and Florida experience light supplies. Yellow Squash markets have also increased.

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

citrusoranges
Good supplies and quality.

cucumber & eggplants

Cucumber markets are stronger as we experience a shortage of supplies from Honduras. Eggplant markets have increased as supplies decline. Quality is good.

red peppers
Red and Yellow Pepper markets have risen. Quality is good.

potatoes
Markets are steady. Quality is good. Cold weather has caused occasional issues with shipping.

grapes

ALERT!

Red and Green Grape supplies are extremely tight as offshore arrivals become lighter. Size is running small. Peruvian Red Globes are available.

tomatoes
Good supplies coming from Florida and Mexico. Quality is good. Roma

ummeloJ P Sweet and Juicy!

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