News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce June 7th 2013

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CELERY

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Markets are easing considerably.

ASPARAGUS

Peruvian sizing is running small and White Asparagus supplies are extremely tight.

GREEN PEPPERS TOMATOES

Florida Green Pepper markets are strong and holding. Markets are off as Ruskin, Florida QLVKHVDQGZHPRYHLQWRQRUWKHUQ production areas.

CAULIFLOWER

Supplies are light and markets are expected to remain strong until next week.

Brix Avg
asparagus
HONEYDEW & CANTALOUPE 12.5% PINEAPPLE 14-16% Color: Gold
Markets are steady and Peruvian sizing is running small. California and Washington is winding down and production may be volatile. White Asparagus supplies are extremely tight.

berryraspberry
Weather is less of an issue affecting volumes from California and Mexico. Quality and production are good and demand has slowed.

avocado hass
Demand is exceeding supply as Mexican supplies are lighter. Supplies from California are running small and volume is increasing. Demand is strong and quality is good.

berrystrawberry
Markets are steady with moderate demand from the Salinas/ Watsonville growing areas. Fruit size is running medium to large with occasional white shoulder and green tip noted. Quality is good.

bean, green
Markets are stable. Quality from Georgia is very good.

broccoli & cauliflower

Broccoli markets are starting to VRIWHQ&DXOLRZHUVXSSOLHVDUH light and markets are expected to remain strong until next week.

berryblackberry
Markets are strong as volume is limited from Mexico. A production gap is anticipated in Georgia and production is limited from Guatemala. Quality is good.

celery
Markets are easing considerably from Santa Maria. Salinas is expected to start next week. Quality is fair.

berryblueberries
Markets have strengthened as most volume is now from Georgia. The California season is coming on, adding to production. Quality and volume are fair.

News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce June 7th 2013

citruslemons
Markets are up and quality is fair to good with larger sizes tight. Expect this throughout the summer.

melonhoneydew & cantaloupe

Cantaloupe and Honeydew markets are stable as Arizona is in full swing. Honeydew sizing and supplies are good. Cantaloupe volumes are increasing.

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citruslimes
Markets are expected to remain stable over the next few weeks. Overall quality is good on all sizes.

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

onions
Texas is winding down. New Mexico and California are in full swing and markets are steady. Good quality is being reported and expect sizing to improve.

citrusoranges
We are seeing market increases on late season Navels, and expect them to wind down over the new few weeks. Valencia Oranges are stable with good availability on all sizes and grades. Fancy fruit is higher.

green peppers & squash

Florida Green Pepper markets are strong and holding. Fields are transitioning to Northern Florida and Georgia and sizes are trending large (crown picks). Squash markets are plentiful as we move up the coast, markets are steady. Quality is good as Georgia is in full production. Rain, and more rain forecasted may impact crops.

cucumber & eggplants

Cucumber markets are stable. Supplies are good from north Florida and Georgia with mostly Select shipping and scarring noted. Super Select markets are strong. North Florida/Georgia Eggplant markets are stable.

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

grapes
As volume increases from Coachella, expect markets to decrease as the Chilean deal rapidly comes to a close. Green Grape supplies are improving as Mexican Perlette YROXPHQLVKHVDQG6XJDU2QHV begin. Globe Grapes are limited. Red Grape markets are stable as Mexico volume is strong and volume is good.

red & yellow peppers

Red Peppers have eased as supplies increase. Yellow Pepper markets have eased, quality is fair. Overall quality is good.

potatoes
Russet Potato demand is strong in ,GDKRZLWK1RUNRWDVQLVKHGDQG Burbanks shipping until August. A gradual increase is expected until the new crop ships. Florida Red, Yellow and White Potato volume is decreasing as we transition into the Carolinas.

lettuce
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tomatoes
Markets are off as Ruskin, Florida QLVKHVDQGZHPRYHLQWRQRUWKHUQ Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. The Round market is slightly weaker; Romas are steady; and Grape/Cherries are stronger due to rain.

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