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October 19, 2012

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

CUCUMBER

Cucumber markets have firmed as Georgia growing areas experience cooler weather, white fly and disease.

HIGH

, 2009

HIGH

AVG

AVG

LOW

Cantaloupe markets have strengthened.

VEGETABLE
Asparagus Beans Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Cucumbers Lettuce Iceberg Lettuce Leaf Lettuce Romaine Lettuce Spring Mix Onions Red Onions Yellow Peppers Green Peppers Red Potatoes Russet Squash Yellow Squash Zucchini Tomato Cherry Tomato Grape

GRAPES

Green Grape and Red Grape markets have strengthened.

TOMATOES

California growing areas are suffering from rain and heat which have affected crops.

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a quick glance at the top produce items for quality and market conditions

BEAN, GREEN

Markets are steady. Quality is fair to good with product coming primarily out of Georgia.

Tomato Mature Green Tomato Roma Tomato V/Ripe

Markets are steady with good supplies coming out of Mexico and Peru. Markets are expected to increase in the coming weeks.

FRUIT

BERRY BLACKBERRY

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

Good volumes from Mexico. Quality is good.

AVOCADO HASS

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

BERRY BLUEBERRIES

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

BERRY RASPBERRY

Markets are stable. Quality is good.

LOW

MELON CANTALOUPE

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Markets have stabilized. Heavy bruising, overripening and pin rot are still prevalent. Oxnard growing areas should provide relief soon.

October 19, 2012

LETTUCE

BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER

Lettuce markets have dropped. Quality is good with occasional instances of tip burn, lighter weights and decay as a result of hot temperatures and wind. The transition into Huron has begun.

Brix A percentage of soluble solids

Honeydew & Cantaloupe
are all averaging about

in fruits are almost 100% sugar, therefore refractometers are widely used to check maturity in fruits. The number will be % of solids as sucrose.

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

MELON HONEYDEW & CANTALOUPE

CELERY

Supplies are steady coming out of Santa Maria and Salinas. Michigan has finished.

Cantaloupe markets have strengthened. Due to production issues, supplies are limited especially on larger size melons. Honeydew supplies have tightened as well.

Pineapple is averaging about

11-12% 12-14%
Color: Gold

CITRUS LEMONS

ONIONS

Good supplies and quality. Imports from Mexico are winding down.

Supplies are plentiful coming from the Northwest growing regions.

GREEN PEPPERS AND SQUASH

CITRUS LIMES

Markets are steady with good supplies and quality. Larger sizes are prevalent.

CITRUS ORANGES

Markets are stable. Valencia quality has weakened. Navels are expected to begin in 3-4 weeks. Florida juice Oranges have begun.

Green Pepper markets are steady with good supplies from Georgia. Quality is good Florida has begun. Yellow Squash supplies are light as a result of white fly affecting Georgia growing areas. Zucchini supplies are good coming out of northern Florida and Georgia.

RED PEPPERS

CUCUMBER & EGGPLANT

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

Red Pepper markets have gained strength as supplies become lighter on the West Coast. Yellow Pepper markets are steady.

Brix Scale Low: 8-10%

| Avg: 11-13% | High: 14-17%

POTATOES

Good volumes and quality.

GRAPES

TOMATOES

BABY KIWI

Green Grape and Red Grape markets have strengthened. 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.

California growing areas are suffering from rain and heat which have affected crops. Quality is fair. Florida has started in a light way.

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