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November 2nd, 2012

1.STRAWBERRY

Markets have strengthened. Quality is fair with heavy bruising and overripening noted.

2.CUCUMBER

Cucumber markets have firmed as Georgia and Florida growing areas experience cooler weather.

3.EGGPLANT

Eggplant markets are strong as supplies are affected by brown spotting due to cooler temperatures.

4.RED PEPPERS

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

5.ASPARGUS

Markets will remain strong until Thanksgiving.

asparagus

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

Demand on the East Coast has temporarily decreased as a result of the hurricane. However, markets will remain strong until Thanksgiving.

Markets are stable. Supplies are coming out of Mexico and California with fair quality.

avocado hass bean, green

berrystrawberry

Markets are steady with good supplies coming out of Mexico and Peru.

Markets have strengthened. Quality is fair with heavy bruising and overripening noted. More rain is in the forecast for growing areas.

Quality is fair to good with product coming primarily out of Georgia and Florida. Quality has been affected by wind scarring.

broccoli & cauliflower

berryblackberry

Broccoli supplies are plentiful coming out of California and Mexico. Quality is fair. Cauliflower markets are slightly stronger. Quality is excellent.

Supplies are good from Mexico and Guatemala. Quality is good.

celery

berryblueberries
Good supplies. Quality is fair.

Markets are steady. Oxnard has started in a light way.

citruslemons

Good supplies and quality. Imports from Mexico are available.

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News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce November 2nd, 2012

citruslimes

Markets are steady with good supplies and quality. Supplies will diminish in the next 2-3 weeks, pushing markets up as demand increases.

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

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green peppers & squash

As Valencias wind down, Navel crop has started. Larger sizes are tighter.

cucumber & eggplant

Green Pepper markets have strengthened as growing areas experience cooler weather. Larger sizes are tight. Squash markets have increased due to cooler temperatures. Wind scarring has been noted.

Cucumber markets have firmed as Georgia and Florida growing areas experience cooler weather. Quality is fair to good. Eggplant markets are strong as supplies are affected by brown spotting due to cooler temperatures.

red peppers

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

potatoes

grapes

The holiday pull has pushed markets up on smaller sized product. Quality is good.

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

Green Grape and Red Grape markets have firmed. Black Grapes and Red Globes are also available.

tomatoes

lettuce

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

As California winds down, supplies are coming primarily from Florida. Markets are firm as growing areas experience cooler weather. However, markets will come off once supplies increase and the weather warms up. Grape and Cherry markets have come off.

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Brussel Sprouts
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Honeydew and Cantaloupe markets are steady with good supplies on all sizes. Conditions should remain for another week or so until we experience a seasonal decline in supplies. Import melons are expected to begin in two weeks.

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AVG

Supplies are plentiful coming from the Northwest growing regions.

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