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VEGETABLE Asparagus SOURCE MX, Peru November 30, 2012 Markets will remain strong as air space from Peru decreases. Volumes from Mexico have decreased. Quality is fair. Broccoli supplies are steady with steady markets. Quality is good. Supplies are good with increasing demand. Quality is good as we await the new Florida crop. Market conditions are stable. Cauliflower markets are extremely strong with larger sizes tightening. Look for 16ct product as a substitute for 12ct. Markets are stable with good quality. Supplies are good. Florida corn is filling the supply chain. Quality is good. Cucumber markets are steady as warmer weather has increased the supply. Quality is fair to good. Eggplant supplies are steady due to warmer weather. Occasional instances of wind scarring have been noted. Markets are stable. Quality is good. Markets are steady. Good supplies. Lettuce markets are steady as demand begins to build. Quality is good with some brittle outer leaves. All lettuces are showing fair quality with ample supplies. Leaf markets are steady. Quality has been fair to good. Romaine quality has improved. Markets are slightly stronger with good quality being reported. Limited red rib conditions prevail. Spring mix quality has been good. Supplies are sufficient to meet demand. Stable supplies of most mushrooms with good quality. Markets have strengthened as demand increases and issues with transportation continue. Supplies have improved and quality is good. Markets have eased. Supplies are good. Quality and volumes are tightening and growing areas lighten from the North and head south. Green Pepper supplies are increasing as Florida increases harvesting. Quality is good.

Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Green Beans Herbs Lettuce Iceberg Lettuce FreshCut Lettuce Leaf, Green & Red Lettuce Romaine

CA CN, GA CA, CN CA. CA FL FL FL GA, FL CA, FL, SA CA, MX CA, MX CA CA

Lettuce Spring Mix Mushrooms Onions Onions Green Peas Snow Peppers Chiles Peppers Green

CA CA, PA, CH WA, ID, OR MX, CA GT, Peru NC, GA FL

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Peppers Red & Gold Potatoes Russet Potatoes Red, White & Yukon Potatoes Yams Spinach Squash Yellow/Zucchini Tomatoes CA Red and Yellow Pepper markets are stronger, especially red as that market transitions to Mexico from Coachella. Quality remains good. Markets are steady with good demand. Quality is good. Quality product has been arriving with good quality. Supplies are good with great quality. Supplies and quality are good. Arrivals are consistent from the West. East Coast Squash supplies are stable as northern Florida growing areas begin to warm slightly. West Coast supplies are steady. Markets are steady. California growing areas have wrapped up. Florida growing regions are experiencing some cool weather which has slowed down production. Mexico is filling in as needed. Cherry and Grape tomato markets are stable. Plum markets are steady.

ID , CO, WI WI MS, LA CA FL

FL.

FRUIT Apples

SOURCE WA, NY, CA, imports

Avocado, Hass Bananas

Berries Blackberries Berries Blueberries Berries Raspberries Berries Strawberries

The Apple season continues with lower than average supplies. Normal supplies have a 50/50 split between larger (88ct) and smaller (113ct). This year the split is 80% larger, 20% smaller. MX Markets are stable with good supplies coming out of Mexico. Markets on larger fruit are slightly higher. Ecuador, Central The supply has stabilized in the various growing regions. America, Guatemala, Color and quality are good. Panama MX Markets remain stable with good quality arriving from Mexico. Argentina, MX Markets have risen as production slows down and demand increases. Quality remains good. MX, CA Good supplies and quality. CA California production has declined as we move closer to the end of Western production. Florida and Mexico are expected soon. We will be experiencing extremely limited supplies with smaller fruit. Inclement Western weather has slowed what little product is available. Quality is fair.

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Citrus - Grapefruit Citrus Lemons Citrus Limes Citrus Oranges Grapes FL, TX CA,MX MX CA , Fl. CA Quality overall is good. Supplies are increasing from both Florida and Texas. Good supplies and quality. Markets are stable as we move into the busiest season for the lime crops. Markets will continue to strengthen. Large Navels and choice Navels are tight. Quality remains good. Red Grape supplies are good with steady demand. Green Grape supplies are tighter. Black Grapes are finishing up. Brazilian and Peruvian imports are available. Quality and volume are fine. Honeydew and Cantaloupe markets are steady with supplies arriving from Guatemala. Larger sized melons prevail, 9ct and 12ct for Cantaloupes and 5ct, 6ct on Honeydews. Brix has been averaging 12. Supplies are stable as product arrives from Guatemala and Florida. Quality is fair to good. Bosc, Anjou and Bartlett varieties are coming from California and Washington. Markets are strong with mostly larger sizes. Supplies have increased as the seasonal decrease in harvesting has passed. Brix has been averaging 14% with good internal gold color.

Kiwifruit Melon Cantaloupe & Honeydew Melons Watermelon Pears

IT GT

FL, GT CA, WA

Pineapple

Costa Rica

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