News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce February 15th, 2013

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1. WEATHER UPDATE

Cooler weather returns to the West this weekend. Future growth will be inhibited keeping markets unsettled.

2. ASPARAGUS

Supplies are tight as growing regions in Mexico experience colder weather and Peru ends.

3. GRAPES

Green Grape supplies tighter with occasional instances of amber color noted.

4. SQUASH

Squash markets are stronger as Florida and Mexico growing areas experience colder weather.

5. CITRUSLIMES

Lighter supplies have caused markets to rise.

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

weather update
Cooler weather returns to the West this weekend. Future growth will be inhibited keeping markets unsettled.

bean, green
Supplies are light. Quality is fair to good.

asparagus
Supplies are tight as growing regions in Mexico experience colder weather and Peru ends.

berryblackberry
Markets are weaker. Good supplies and quality.

berryblueberries
Markets have eased. Quality is good.

avocado hass
California supplies have increased. Quality is good.

berryraspberry
Good supplies and quality.

News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce February 15th, 2013

berrystrawberry
Florida berry markets are steady with good quality. West Coast supplies are tighter as rain limits the expected harvest. Bruising has been reported. Rain is expected in Florida as well.

lettuce
Leaf and Lettuce markets have eased as supplies improve. Occasional 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

are plentiful. Markets are steady.

melonhoneydew & cantaloupe

Cantaloupe supplies are good. Larger size fruit is predominant. Honeydew supplies are tighter as we await the start of Guatemala. There have been instances of spotting and sugar netting.

celery
Markets have eased. Quality is good with occasional instances of blistering noted.

onions
Markets have stabilized as supplies from Mexico increase. However, Jumbo Whites and Reds remain tight.

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

citruslimes
Lighter supplies have caused markets to rise. Quality has been affected by rain in growing regions.

green peppers & squash

Green Pepper markets are steady. Supplies from Florida and Mexico are plentiful. Quality is good. Squash markets are stronger as Florida and Mexico growing areas experience colder weather.

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

citrusoranges
Excellent supplies and quality.

cucumber & eggplants

Cucumber markets have eased. Good supplies coming out of Honduras. Eggplant markets are steady with fair to good quality.

red peppers
Red and Yellow Pepper markets are steady. Quality is good.

potatoes
Markets are steady. Quality is good.

grapes
Red Grape markets are stable as offshore volumes increase. However, Green Grape supplies are tighter with occasional instances of amber color noted. Red Globes and Black Grapes are available.

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

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