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December 14th, 2012

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Markets remain strong. However, demand continues to exceed supply.

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Inclement weather in growing regions have pushed markets up.

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Cucumber markets are on the rise as Florida winds down and offshore supplies ramp up.

4. GrEEN PEPPErS

Green Pepper markets have increased as supplies from Florida become lighter. Squash markets are stronger as demand exceeds supply.

5. ONIONS

Markets are strong as demand increases and issues with transportation from Oregon continue.

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HONEYDEW & CANTALOUPE 14% PINEAPPLE 12-14% Color: Gold

Markets are steady with good quality.

asparagus

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avocado hass bean, green

Inclement weather in growing regions have pushed markets up.

Markets are stable with good supplies coming out of Mexico.

Good supplies and quality. Markets have increased.

Markets are steady. Quality is fair to good.

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Markets remain strong. However, demand continues to exceed supply. Quality is fair.

Markets are flat. Supplies out of Mexico are plentiful. Quality is good.

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News That Is As Fresh As Our Produce December 14th, 2012
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Broccoli supplies are plentiful with good quality. Markets are expected to firm up next week due to the holiday pull and cooler weather. Cauliflower supplies remain tight. Markets will continue to increase.

VEGETABLES
Asparagus Beans Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Cucumbers LettuceIceberg LettuceLeaf LettuceRomaine LettuceSpring Mix OnionsRed OnionsYellow PeppersGreen PeppersRed PotatoesRusset SquashYellow SquashZucchini TomatoCherry TomatoGrape

celery

Markets are slightly active but will ease as Florida supplies increase.

melonhoneydew & cantaloupe onions

Cantaloupe size and quality is good. Honeydew markets are steady.

citruslemons citruslimes

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

Markets are strong as demand increases and issues with transportation continue.

Lighter supplies have caused markets to strengthen. The new crop transition has begun. Quality is good.

green peppers & squash

citrusoranges cucumber & eggplants

Markets are stable. Quality and availability is good on all sizes.

Green Pepper markets have increased as supplies from Florida become lighter. Squash markets are stronger as demand exceeds supply for the short term.

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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

red peppers potatoes

Red Pepper and Yellow Pepper markets have come off slightly.

Cucumber markets are on the rise as Florida winds down and offshore supplies ramp up. Eggplant markets are steady with good supplies.

Markets are steady. Quality is good.

grapes

Domestic Red Grape supplies are winding down. Coloring issues are prevalent. Green Grape supplies in the west are done. Brazilian and Peruvian imports are available. Chile is next.

tomatoes

Markets are stable. Supplies are coming primarily from Florida which has been affected by rains. Mexican volumes are light. Cherry, Grape and Plum markets are stronger.

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broccoli & cauliflower

lettuce

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Quality Price

Lettuce markets are steady. Quality is good with occasional instances of seeder, cupping and discoloration. Romaine heart quality has been affected by hot weather.