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In Season ProduceIn Season
LETT. FRISEE CIRCUS
FRUITS
Berry Cape Gooseberry 12-3.5oz #925500
Coconuts Young, 9 ct. #1564515
Dragon-Fruit Red, 8 ct. 10 lbs. #3453452
Figs Black Mission, 12 x 1 pt. #5678900
Grapes Black Seedless, 18 lbs. #567911
Grapes Champagne, 16 lbs. #567912
Grapes Sapphire Sweet, 16 lbs. #MWF-1585
Kiwi Fruit Flat 33 ct. #567924
Kiwi Gold Single Layer 22 ct. #MWF-1010
Limes Key, 17-2 lbs. bags #13100
Mango Fresh 8 - 10 ct. #13300
Melon Cantaloupes 12 ct. - 15 ct.#14600
Melon Watermelon Yellow 6 ct. #133700
Nectarines, 64 ct. - California #01-4321
Oranges Cara Cara 35 lbs. #16001
Papaya Golden 7-10 ct. #18700
Papaya Mexican, 40 lbs. #18900
Passion Fruit, 10 lbs. # 019000
Pear Asian, 16ct. #021000P
Peach Yellow California 30 ct. # MWF-1338
Peach, White 54-56ct.- California
#01-11553
Plum Black, 50 - 55 ct. #01-11548
Plum Red, 45 - 50 ct. #01-11174
Pomegranate 40 - 44 ct. #MWF-1060
Rambutan, 5 lbs. #022800
Quince, 45-50ct #21901
VEGETABLES
Beans French, 5 lbs. #155300
Beans Yellow Wax, 5 lbs. # 01-2704
Broccoli Chinese Gai Lan. 30 lbs # 157200
Carrot baby assorted w/tops, 24ct. #01-12239
Carrot Peeled Baby W/Tops 5 lbs. #645616
Carrot Peeled Baby Tri-color w/Tops 5 lbs.
#159200
Cucumber Seedless Baby, 10 lbs. #165200
Endive Belgian Red 8-10 lbs. #180450
Endive Belgian White 10 lbs. # 180450P
Endive Coraline, 3 lbs. #MWF-1528
Garlic, Black, 1 lb. #365267
Heart of Palm, 1 lb. #060500
Lettuce baby Gems, 24 ct. #14563653
Lettuce Castelfranco, 9 ct #01-3983
Lettuce Hydro Bibb, 12 ct. Case #152600P
Lettuce Iceberg “Babies” 40 ct. #059700
Lettuce Frisee Circus, 12 ct. #181909
Lettuce Mache Hydro, 2.2 lbs. #162500
Lettuce Mizuna Firecracker 2 lbs. #MWF-1579
Lettuce Treviso, 10 ct. #164000
Mushroom, Maitake, 12-3.5oz #164904
Mushroom Royal Trumpet, 6 lbs. #01-1023
Peppers Veggie Sweet 12 - 1 lb. #01-11550
Potato Fingerling Purple 50 lbs. #169300
Potato Fingerling Red 50 lbs. #01-1129
Radish Watermelon, 5 lbs. #01-4607
Salsify Belgian 5/1 kg #152200P
Sorrel, Baby Red Veined, 2 lbs #MWF-1271
Watercress Living Hydro. 12 ct. #160400
Watercress Upland, 2.2 lbs. #050000
KIWI GOLDEN
PEAR ASIAN
POMEGRANATES
GRAPES CHAMPAGNE
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Organics
Degrees Brix is a measure of the sugar content in your food. Fruits with a high Brix reading have a pleasing
sweetness we all love.
Brix Levels
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FRUIT ORIGIN LABEL BRIX AVE. BURSTING
Cantaloupe USA DelMar 15 12 16
Honeydew USA SS 11 10 14
Watermelon Mexico Watermelon 11 12 16
Pineapple Costa Rica Fyffes 15 14 22
Green Grape USA VBZ 19 12 20
Red Grape USA SunView 22 12 20
Gala Apple USA SuperFresh 12 10 18
D’ Anjou Pear USA Dailo 13 10 14
Yellow Peaches USA Conrad 11 10 18
Yellow Nectarines USA Conrad 10 10 18
Black Plums USA Sundisk 17 12 20
Red Plums USA Sundisk 19 12 20
Vegetables
Fruits
Arugula, Baby 2 lbs.#45323133
Broccolini 18 ct.#01-4417
Carrots 25 lbs. #159100
Carrot Baby Peeled Rainbow 12 x 12 oz.#01-12130
Cauliflower Celo 12 ct.#MWF-1278
Let. Romaine Heart 12 x 3 ct.#163800
Mesclun 2 lbs. #01-11460
Mizuna 4 lbs.#163000
Mushroom Chef’s Mix 5.43 lbs.#464314
Spinach Baby 2 lbs.#01-11735
Apples Granny Smith 88 ct.#01-1494
Apples Red Delicious 88 ct. #89408
Blackberries 12 x 6 oz.#01-3812
Blueberries 12 x 6 oz.#01-1436
Raspberries 12 x 6 oz. #01-2877
Strawberries 8 x 1 lbs.#01-1012
Specialty Choice
Ask your sales rep. for a complete list of Kabobs products.
A blend of potatoes, peas, onions, carrots, squash, peppers and spices in a triangle springroll wrapper.
Cooking instructions:From frozen deep fry at 400ºF for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
A flaky triangle phyllo pastry filled with spinach, zesty feta cheese and tantalizing spices.
Cooking instructions:From frozen bake in a 400º F convection oven for 4-6 minutes.
Whether your style is contemporary or classic, Kabobs’ chefs prepare hors d’oeuvres and entrees with the same care and consistency you would demand from your own establishment.
VEGETABLE SAMOSA#01-104220.70 oz / 100 ct.
SPANAKOPITA#01-4405
0.70 oz / 200 ct.
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Local produce availability is limited, on a first come first served basis. Please check availability when you place your order. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Local Produce
FRESH OF F
THE F ARM
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CODE ITEM UOM FARM ORIGIN6-3300 Arugula 4 lbs. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL01-10269 Basil 1 lb. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL01-10241 Basil Purple 1 lb. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL155400P Beans Green 25 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI156400P Beet Jumbo Gold Sack 25 lbs. Rice Lake Farms Grant, MI176100P Beet Jumbo Striped Sack 25 lbs. Rice Lake Farms Grant, MI6-2268 Beet Red ORGANIC 12 ct. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL156500P Beet, Red Large 25 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI01-10781 Berries, Blueberries 12 - 1 pt. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI157700P Cabbage Green 45 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI157900P Cabbage Red 45 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI158000P Cabbage Savoy 40 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI158900P Carrot Jumbo Loose 50 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI6-2169 Carrots Orange 12 ct. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL01-11409 Carrot Purple Haze 12 ct. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL159600 Celery 30 ct. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI6-2263 Chard Rainbow 12 ct. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL01-12074 Corn Bi-Color 48 ct. Parrfection Produce Monroe, WI46700 Corn Yellow 48 ct. Garwood Orchards LaPorte, IN160600P Cucumbers 50 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI01-12241 Cucumber Basket 24 ct. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI160800 Cucumber Pickling 40 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI149700P Eggplant 24 ct. Garwood Orchards LaPorte, IN01-11342 Kale Lacinato Organic 12 lbs. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL7798433P Melon Watermelon Red Seedless 5 ct. Indian Hills Vincennes, IN133700 Melon Watermelon Yellow 5 - 6 ct. Indian Hills Vincennes, IN133500 Micro-Arugula 8 oz. Falling Waters Indianapolis, IN1258933 Micro Petite Pea Tendrils 8 oz. Falling Waters Indianapolis, IN180000P Parsnip Loose 20 lbs. Rice Lake Farms Grant, MI148440P Pepper Jalapeno 40 lbs. Garwood Orchards LaPorte, IN148401P Pepper Poblano 20 lbs. Garwood Orchards LaPorte, IN038530 Pepper Shishito 5 lbs. Garwood Orchards LaPorte, INMWF-1403 Pepper Lunchbox- Veggie Sweet 10 lb. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL01-2216 Radish Cello 14 - 1 lbs. Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI01-11405 Radish Red ORGANIC 12 ct. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL6-2373 Radish French Breakfast 12 ct. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL01-11885 Rutabaga 25 lbs. Rice Lake Farms Grant, MI7807184 Sprouts Bean 5 lbs. Phoenix Bean Chicago, IL171300P Squash Acorn Green Bushel 32-36# avg Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI172100P Squash Butternut Case 32-36# avg Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI172900P Squash Spaghetti Bushel 32-36# avg Superior Sales Hudsonville, MI153400P Squash Yellow 1/2bu. case. 20-22 lbs. Parrfection Produce Monroe, WI179400P Squash Zucchini 1/2bu. case. 20-22 lbs. Parrfection Produce Monroe, WI173300P Tomatillos 40 lbs. Garwood Orchards LaPorte, IN6-2405 Tomato Cherry Red 12 - 1 pt. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL6-2408 Tomato Cherry Sungold 12 - 1 pt. Windy City Harvest Chicago, IL174600 Tomato Heirloom Large Asst. 10 lbs. Scheeringa Farms Highland, INMWF-1311 Tomatoes Vine Cherry 9 lbs. Mighty Vine Rochelle, ILMWF-1306 Tomatoes on the Vine 11 lbs. Mighty Vine Rochelle, IL01-4643 Turnip Jumbo Loose 5 lbs. Rice Lake Farms Grant, MI
= New this week
PEPPER LUNCHBOX
KALE LACINATO
EGGPLANT
SQUASH YELLOW & ZUCCHINI
TURNIP
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Local Dry GoodsCODE ITEM UOM FARM / Producer ORIGIN365582 Cider, Apple Fresh 4 x 1 gal. Alsentine’s Comstock Park, MI01-11529 Dried Cherry Berry Nut Mix 18 x 1.75 oz. Country Ovens Forestville, WI01-11530 Dried Chocolate Cherry 18 x 2 oz. Country Ovens Forestville, WI01-11324 Honey Glass Jar 4 oz. Amos R. Lapp Fennimore, WI 6-4000 Jam Assorted 24 x 4 oz. Fish Lake Patches Goshen, INMWF-1048 Jam Hot Pepper ORGANIC 12 x 8 oz. Fish Lake Patches Goshen, IN01-11906 Jelly Red Currant Organic 24 x 4 oz. Fish Lake Patches Goshen, IN6-3490 Syrup, Maple - Leaf 6 oz. Parrfection Produce Monroe, WI
Local CheeseCODE ITEM UOM FARM / Producer ORIGIN01-3680 Cheddar White Heritage 8oz. wedge Red Barn Appleton, WI01-3681 Cheddar White Heritage Weis 13lb. wheel Red Barn Appleton, WI01-3682 Cheddar White Edun Loaf 5 lbs. loaf Red Barn Appleton, WI01-3683 Cheddar White Heritage Weis
RESERVE-1 year13 lbs. Red Barn Appleton, WI
01-3927 Gouda Big Eds 12 lbs. Saxon Creamery Cleveland, WI01-3822 Buttermilk Blue 6 lbs. Roth Creamery Monroe, WI01-3821 Gouda Vintage Van Gogh 9 lbs. Roth Creamery Monroe, WI12450 Gruyere Grand Cru 2 x 6 lbs. Roth Creamery Monroe, WI1237 Havarti Dill 9 lbs. Roth Creamery Monroe, WI01-3819 Havarti Horseradish & Chive 9 lbs. Roth Creamery Monroe, WI28408 Havarti Plain Creamy 9 lbs. Roth Creamery Monroe, WI01-4660 Feta 8 lbs. Klondike Cheese Monroe, WI
Local Potatoes, GROWN IN WISCONSIN - PROCESSED IN EVANSTON, ILFRESH PRE-CUT POTATOES BY E-Z SPUDS | 30 LBS.Uncooked & Fresh, should be refrigerated (NOT FROZEN). Under proper refrigeration, our products have a shelf life of 10 - 14 days from the date of manufacture stamped on the box.
CODE ITEM CODE ITEM141800 Boiler Peeled 142200 Red “B”, Quartered 519080 Chips Fresh 1/16” 7898973 Russet Peeled 90 ct. 141600 Diced 1/2” 141900 Russet Peeled01-1115 Peeled 70 ct. 158954 Sweet Diced Stew 1”142300 Sliced 1/4” 142400 Sweet Peeled198167 Fries Premium Fresh 3/8” 142500 Yukon “A” Peeled
4564534 Yukon “B” 1/4” cut Skin On
LOCAL POTATOES AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER 3 Business Days Notice, Non ReturnableCODE ITEM CODE ITEM121507 Diced Stew Yukon 1” Peeled 1423090 Sliced Yukon 1/8”142350 Sliced “B” 1/4” Red Skin On 3130123 Wedge Red “B” 8 Cut Skin On434312313 Stew 1” Diced No Skin
MARKET REPORT | · S E P T E M B E R 2 N D , 2 0 1 7 ·
Apples Washington is still gapping on Granny-smith apples and supplies of Gold Supremes and Gingergolds are very short.
Avocado (Mexican)Demand exceeds supplies.Mexico’s summer crop is small and limited. Mexican growers continue to hold field prices high as U.S. importers push to get a share of this limited amount of fruit. Demand is exceeding the supplies and the U.S. market is still holding very high pricing. The crop is peaking on 60s and smaller sizes, with mostly #1 fruit and a very small percent of #2s. No relief to this shortage looks to come until we see the Chilean imports. These early arrivals from Chile will be light volume with better volume by mid-September. Mexico’s new main crop is expected to start mid-September if maturity level of the fruit is there to harvest.
Berries (Blueberries)Supplies continue to be limited. Warm weather this weekend may have a bigger effect on availability and quality.
Citrus (Limes)We have an 80% chance of rain for the next 5 days which will continue the stylar, skin breakdown and wind scarring defects the hurricane and it’s winds caused.
Weather: Hot temperatures returning to the entire west coast as a strong high-pressure system moves into the region. This will extend from California to Northern Mexico with temperatures exceeding triple digits throughout the interior region. Coastal Valleys are expected to reach 5 to 10 degrees above normal through the weekend. Monsoonal moisture will increase showers and thunder storms through Central Mexico with seasonal temperatures into next week. Florida will see typically scattered showers and thunder storms with the possibility of increased moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey.
Squash (Eastern)Squash is not in peak supply.
Eggplant (Eastern)Eggplants are in peak availability.
Bell Peppers (Eastern)Green Bell peppers are in peak availability.
Cucumbers (Eastern)Cucumbers are peaking right now but look for that to change soon.
Berries (Blueberries)Import harvest has started. The first large volume arrivals are expected to land in the US over the next 2 weeks.
Potatoes (colored)Western Washington will start over the weekend and into next week with reds, whites, and golds.
PearsWashington will start packing Bosc, D’anjous, and red D’anjous by the end of next week
ApplesWashington will start packing a few new-crop red delicious, Golden delicious, and Granny-smith by the end of next week.
Pennsylvania will start packing in 3 weeks approximately.
Berries (Blackberries)Central Mexico is expected to start by October.
OnionsOnions are back to the Northwest growing areas
Berries (Raspberries)Central Mexico is forecasted to start by the end of September.
Transitions & Temperatures
Peak Seasons
Market Alerts Citrus (Oranges)Demand exceeding supplies on all sizes and grades of fruit.Demand for California Valencia oranges remains very strong and is getting stronger. School demand for the smaller sizes continues to build. School demand paired with the retail juice demand is now exceeding supplies for 88s/113s and 138s which will last through the Valencia season.
Green OnionsSupplies continue to be a problem as the heat takes its toll on growth rates. The market remains active and much higher than normal.
Squash (Eastern)Squash supplies are very tight through the week. Shippers have been prorating orders and will continue to do so for the remainder of the week.
Berries (Blackberries)We are now in peak season in Salinas / Watsonville.