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FRESH FACTSYour Weekly Market Update!

May 14, 2018

Tight / Limited

Winding Down

Gapping

Cherimoya

Cara Cara Oranges (AUS)Champagne GrapesRed CurrantsHidden Rose Apples

Purple FingerlingsPeeWee PotatoesPassion FruitBaby SquashYellow Wax BeansBaby FennelWhite Asparagus

Purple Wax BeansDragon BeansLarge Colored CauliflowerSuper Sweet 100s

Green Dragon ApplesBuddha’s HandMandarinquatsBaby KiwiStarfruit

Weekly Specialties

Fresh on the Market

Coming Soon:

Garlic Whistles / Garlic ScapesNew Zealand Meyer LemonsPorcini Mushrooms (Very Limited)

Longan Fruit (Vietnam)

Variegated / Pink LemonsHami Melons (Mexico)

White SapoteLychee NutsCherriesApricotsBreadfruitSicilian Eggplant (Holland)

Hydroponic Living Salicornia (Sea Beans)

Spruce Tips (Pre-Order, Short Season) 2-4 Weeks Only

MangosteensJumbo White Asparagus (Holland) (Pre-Order)

Guava (Florida)

Sour PlumsCanadian Fiddlehead FernsGold Kiwi (NZ)

Cresendo PeppersFuyu Persimmons (Chile)

Honeycomb

Lb10 Lb

Lb10 Lb

8 Lb Unit6 / 8 Ct

10 Lb Unit15 Lb Case

16-18 Lbs2 Layer

40 Lb avg5 Lb

2/2.5 Lb Case5 Lb Unit

15 Lb Unit5 Kilo/11 Lb

10 Lb Unit25 Lb

5 Lb UnitFlat

5 Kilo / 11 Lb24 Ct11 Oz

Yellow Meat Watermelon, Super Hot Chilis (Ghost, Scorpions, Reapers...) (Holland)

Garlic Whistles / Garlic Scapes

Meyer Lemons (NZ)

Longan Fruit

Hami Melons White Sapote

Variegated / Pink Lemons

Porcini Mushrooms

Citrus

Lemons: The Central Valley crop is in full production and sizing is large, peaking 95s/115s/140s. Ventura crop continues with good production. This region remains peaking on 140s and smaller fruit.

Oranges: We are seeing peak sizing of 56s/72s/88s. Percentage of 113s/138s continue to fall off in pack outs. The market remains active on 113s/138s both grades. Larger sizes are peaking for the balance of the navel season. Small fruit will be in short supply all season.


May 14, 2018

Crop Update

Apples & Pears

Avocados

Asparagus

Bell Peppers

Berries

Broccoli & Cauliflower

The apple market is steady with moderate demand and good quality. Pears have good quality and availability out of the Washington and Offshore markets.

Mexico supplies continue with lower yields on large sized fruit out of MX as we approach the end of their season. California continues with steady volume. Quality is good. Markets are steady.

Supplies from Mexico and California continue with limited supplies due to AD’s for Mother’s day. Overall quality is good and markets are higher.

Green bell supplies finish out of MX as we approach the end of their season. Product continues out of Coachella. Red and Yellowbells volume is limited out of mainland MX. Growers have started out of Coachella, but supplies remain very limited. Markets are active on all bells.

Broccoli supplies are abundant from all growing regions. The quality we are seeing is full bunches, decent crown size, minimal yellowing or dehydration.

Cauliflower supplies are decreasing as the cooler temperatures in the Salinas Valley and Santa Maria are slowing growth rates. Quality remains really nice with minimal bruising/brow and spotting.

Raspberry and Blackberry supplies overall are limited as MX is past peak and CA fruit volume is gradually increasing weekly; quality on both have been good with occasional bleeding and/or light color.

Strawberry supply is good; plenty of fruit as all growing areas are producing good fruit.

Blueberry supply continues to be steady.


Leaf Lettuce & Iceberg100% California Product

Potatoes

Squash

Tomatoes

Burbank season is in full swing. Demand is good on 60-80ct raising the price. Quality is good on all count sizes. California season is underway for colored potatoes, and the quality on all colors is good with little to no issues being reported. Idaho has good supplies on red and gold potatoes. Supplies are expected to last until the end of the month.

Supplies continue to be tight out of Mainland Mexico. Santa Maria is expected to start mid may on squash. Markets are active and quality is good.

Tomato supplies are starting to wind down out of mainland Mexico as we look to start the normal transition back into California and Baja. California is slated to start production of gas greens mid-June and Baja has already start on the vine ripes and romas. Quality remain good out of Mexico and prices are reasonable. Grape/Cherry tomatoes out of mainland MX are plentiful and should stay that way through May.

Iceberg Lettuce: This market is in a demand exceeds supply situation. Expect this to continue through next week as well. This market is very active. Production in Salinas has seen defects like misshapen heads, mechanical and slight cracking but the overall quality is good. Weights on palletized are averaging 43-48 pounds with multiple suppliers. Santa Maria will have light availability, but some product will be available. Multiple shippers will be called upon to meet market demand.

Leaf Lettuce: This market is unusual. There are plenty of supplies of romaine as well as romaine hearts. Excellent competitive pricing is available. Green and red leaf, as well as butter, however, are active, especially green leaf. There will light availability on this commodity for the entire week, minimum. Production in Santa Maria continues to be minimal but is helping somewhat to offset the demand for Salinas product. Slight mechanical, discoloration and a little twisting has been reported, but the overall quality has been reported to be good. Weights are favorable on romaine as well as all leaf items

Information is subject to daily weather and market fluctuations and is meant to be used as a guide.

May 14, 2018

Onions

Corn

The Idaho storage crop will end this week. The new crop out of California is looking good early on with steady supplies on all colors.

California continues out of Coachella. Quality is good and markets are steady. White corn is more available than Yellow.


May 14, 2018

Amenities

ITEM APPLES6433 Baby Gala, Single Layer2112 Baby Granny, Single Layer9246 Baby Jonagold, Single Layer1979 Baby Pink Lady, Single Layer7800 Baby Red Del, Single Layer2276 Baby Fuji3652 Fuji 48 count1845 Grapple 48 count2606 Jonagold Apples

ITEM TROPICAL / OTHER1152 Baby Bananas Red3916 Baby Bananas Yellow1345 Baby Pineapple2628 Dates Organic4669 Dragon Fruit Red4669 Dragon Fruit White1976 Rambutans

ITEM DRIED FRUIT3020 Apricots Dried1857 Apples Dried3994 Blueberries Dried3866 Cherries Sun Dried1756 Figs Dried White3588 Figs Dried Black5038 Goji Berries Dried1327 Peaches Dried1819 Pears Dried9173 Raisins on the Vine

ITEM CITRUS9039 Minneola2037 Tangerines2037 Tangerines Clementine1472 Tangerines Murcott9040 Tangerines Satsuma

ITEM PEARS1339 Pears Asian 14-16 Count8809 Pears Bosc, Single Layer9814 Forelle Pears, Single Layer2939 Baby Pears Asian


May 14, 2018

Salad SeasonOrganics

ITEMS Beets Red - 25 Lb

Beets Gold - 25 Lb

Chard Green - 24 Ct

Collards - 24 Ct

Leaf Butter - 24 Ct

Parsley Curly - 30 Ct

Turnips - 25 Lb

Watermelon Radish - 10 Lb

Black Spanish Radish - 10 Lb


May 14, 2018

Farmer’s Market Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery.

Subject to Availability

Arnett Orchards / FresnoPeaches: Donut, White, YellowLemons: MeyerOranges: Blood, Navel, Cara Cara, MurcottTangerines: Satsuma, Nova, Golden Nugget, ClementinesApples: Fuji, Pink LadyGrapefruit: Ruby, Red Pomelo, Pomelo

Ellwood Canyon Farms / Santa Barbara(Organic)Celery RootBunched CarrotsPeas: Sugar, Snap, EnglishSquash: Zucchini, Blossoms, Crookneck, Sunburst

Coastal Farms / Santa PaulaRed KaleFennelRed RadicchioPea Tendrils Spigarello Baby BroccoliCavolo NeroLamb’s Quarters Radishes: French Breakfast, Easter

Two Peas in a Pod / Arroyo GrandeBrussels Sprouts: Green, PurpleDry Beans: Cannellini, Scarlet Runner, Cranberry, Butter and Black TurtleCauliflower: White, Romanesco


Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery.

Subject to Availability

May 14, 2018

Farmer’s MarketNagami KumquatsColeman Farms / Carpentaria

Purple Snow PeasBaby BroccoliCardoonRed Frill MustardFlower: Radish, Calendula, Rapini, Parsley, Blue Borage, White Borage, Broccoli, Cilantro, Red Frill MustardHerbs: Curry Leaf, Persian Mint, Marjoram, Greek Oregano, RosemaryKale: Spigarello, Curly Spigarello, Red & Green DandelionLettuces: Celtuce, Wood SorrelRadishes: Easter Egg, French Breakfast and Shunkyo

Tutti Frutti / Lompoc (Organic)English PeasLeeksZucchiniNantes CarrotsButternut SquashTorpedo OnionsWeiser Family Farms / Tehachapi

SunchokesBaby SpigarelloPurple RadishesCarrots: Baby Mixed Color, Nantes

Mudd Creek / Santa Paula (Organic)Cara-Cara OrangesMandaquatsNagami KumquatsValenciaAvocado: Bacon, Hass, PinkertonGrapefruit: Star Ruby, Oro Blanco, Melogold, Red UnionLemons: Meyer, LisbonPommelo: Thong Dee, TahitianTangerines: Satsuma, Page and Daisy


May 14, 2018

Market Selections

RaviFruitYour expectations will be exceeded with RaviFruit’s all natural frozen fruit purees with no added flavor, color, or preservatives. The attention to detail is evident in fruit selection process, as well as, their strict harvesting standards- picking the produce only when it is fully ripe. Consistent product quality allows for several applications. Some favorites we have seen from our chefs include: desserts, sorbets, ice creams, fruit mousses, jellies, and cocktails. Would you like to sample this product? Or, perhaps you have time for a demo. Either way, our team can get you what you need.

Ripe Bar JuicePool season celebrations bring the hot sun and cool drinks. Toast to shorter ticket times at the bar and faster speed of service with Ripe Bar Juice. Maintain flavor profile consistency with your premium cocktails when you choose from a variety of flavors: Agave Margarita (Lime Sour), San Marzano Bloody Mary, Classic Lemon Sour, Agave Mojito, Bajan Punch, Classic Cosmopolitan, and Cocktail Cranberry. Request a sample or recipe from your sales rep.

Kagome SalsaIf you could dip your favorite tortilla chips in magic, it would be called Salsa by Kagome. They capture premium scratch ingredients to highlight the delicious flavors in each bite. Their salsa is such a versatile item you are able to incorporate it into several menu offerings. Serve as is or use as a start for your own recipe. For a sample, please reach out to your sales rep. 6/ 108 oz packages.

Winona Foods CheeseFrom sauces and salads to sandwiches and entrees and every course in between, cheese is a beloved component in countless recipes. Whether your specifications call for shredded, cubed or sliced, Winona Cheese is your solution. Additionally, because they’ve built their company with a Wisconsin cheese-making heritage, the experts at Winona Foods also concentrate on packaging that supports longer shelf stability and maintaining product freshness. When you ask your sales rep for a sample also get them to tell you more about twin-stack and rapid-pack!

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