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FRESH FACTSYour Weekly Market Update!

April 16, 2018

Tight / Limited

Winding Down

Gapping

Purple Wax Beans

Dragon Beans

Baby Kiwi Meyer Lemons

Cara Cara Oranges (AUS)Champagne GrapesCrab ApplesRed Currants

Tiger Striped Figs

Tear Drop TomatoesSuper Sweet 100sFingerlimes

Yellow Meat WatermelonHidden Rose ApplesGreen Dragon ApplesCherriesBuddha’s HandMandarinquats

Weekly Specialties

Fresh on the Market

Coming Soon:

Baby Pineapple (South Africa)Bitter Melon (Mexico)RadicchioEnjoya Peppers (Holland)FenugreekMameyBaby Purple ArtichokesMorels OrchardSoursop (Guanabana)Purple Asparagus (Mexico,Peru)

Green Fuzzy AlmondsChanterelle Mushrooms (Europe)

Kiwano MelonsPepino MelonsCherimoyaChive BlossomThumbelina Carrots (Baby Rounds)

Whole Peeled ThumbelinasFig (Chile)

Guava (Guayaba) (Mexico)

Ramps

10 Ct30 Lb Unit

12 Ct11 Lb

1 Dozen25 Lb10 Lb

Lb25 Lb11 Lb

25 Lb SackLb

10 Lb10 Lb10 Lb

Clam 4 Oz24 Bunches

5 Lb Unit12 - 8oz Clams

13 Lb UnitLb

English Peas, Persimmons (Chile), Porcini Mushrooms

Baby Pineapples

Bitter Melon

Radicchio Enjoya Peppers

Fenugreek


April 16, 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 and the pipeline begins to fill up. Lower yields continue on large sized fruit out of MX. California continues with steady volume. Quality is good. Markets are slightly higher.

Weather improves out of mainland Mexico and California increasing supplies. Overall quality is good and markets are steady.

Green bell supplies are beginningto wind down out of MX as we approach the end of their growing season and we begin totransition into Coachella. Qualityremains good. Red and Yellow bells volume is steady out of mainland MX. California should begin harvest mid April on greenbells followed by reds and yellows.

Broccoli supplies are slowly decreasing as they enter the seasonal supply gap. The market has already firmed up and looks to increase into next week. The quality of broccoli has been really nice in Salinas as well in Santa Maria. We have seen minimal yellowing, normal crown size and little dehydration

Cauliflower supplies remain abundant. This has kept the market competitive. Overall quality is really nice with weights in the 25 to 28 pound range, little yellowing or bruising / brown spotting.

Strawberry Supply will continue to be light to moderate over the next few weeks as part of the aftermath of recent rain in Oxnardand Santa Maria growing areas. Quality is still fair at best as a result of the recent weather conditions.

Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries All three remain steady in available volume and quality has been fair to good.


Citrus

Leaf Lettuce & Iceberg Potatoes

Squash

Tomatoes

40 & 50ct potatoes are a little limited with the Burbank’s peaking on 80ct and smaller. Quality is good. Colored potatoes are readily available with good quality on all sizes and colors out of all shipping points.

Supplies are plentiful on zucchini and yellow squash out of MX and Coachella. Markets have come off. Quality is good.

Tomato supplies out of Mexico are plentiful as fields hit peak production. Prices are steady and quality remains good. Volume on Vine ripes out of mainland MX are plentiful. Roma supplies increase causing markets to come off. Supplies on grape & cherry tomatoes are steady. Quality is good. Markets are steady.

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.

Iceberg Lettuce: Salinas will have production on this commodity by the end of the week. The product is tired. Demand is moderate. Santa Maria continues to have some availability. The defects that have been reported upon arrival include mechanical, puffiness and some discoloration. Weights are averaging 42-46 pounds. Shippers are listening for offers for volume type orders.

Leaf Lettuce: Romaine as well as green and red leaf is active. Salinas has moderate to light production to start the season. Romaine hearts continue to be on escalated pricing. The quality has picked up dramatically compared to last week. We are seeing less blister and peel is less seen. Insect damage and ribbing is seen on all leaf items, including romaine. The quality should be stronger next week as new fields will be harvested. Salinas production is stronger compared to last week. Santa Maria will have light availability for the week.

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

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Onions

Corn

Good quality and a steady market on all colors and sizes is still the trend for the storage crop season. California is expected to start the end of this month. All reports are saying that the California crop is looking good.

California has started on corn out of Coachella as Mexico finishes their season. Quality is fair and markets are active.


April 16, 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


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Organics Salad SeasonITEMS 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


April 16, 2018

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

Subject to Availability

Bob Polito Valley CenterRuby Star Grapefruit Clementines Golden Nugget Tangerine Tango TangerinesLemon: Meyer, LisbonOranges: Navel, Clementine, Valencia

Gloria Tamai Farms / OxnardMature ArugulaStrawberriesBlack KaleTomatoes: Mixed Cherry, Sun Gold Cherry Beets: Red, Gold

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

Jerry Rutiz / Arroyo GrandeBaby BroccoliSpring GarlicButternut SquashPotato: Sierra GoldGreens: Baby Bloomsdale Spinach, Collard Greens, Rainbow Chard


April 16, 2018

Subject to Availability

April 16, 2018

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

Cara-Cara OrangesColeman Farms / CarpentariaStinging NettlesBaby 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

McGrath Family Organic Farms / CamarilloRed FrillMixed CarrotsBaby KaleWatercressTendrils: Fava, Pea

Mudd Creek / Santa Paula (Org)Cara-Cara OrangesMandaquatsNagami KumquatsAvocado: Bacon, Hass, PinkertonGrapefruit: Star Ruby, Oro Blanco, Melogold, Rex UnionLemons: Meyer, Lisbon, Eureka, Monachello, Marrakech, OrangePommelo: Thong Dee, TahitianTangerines: Satsuma, Page and Daisy


April 16, 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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