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VEGETABLE Asparagus SOURCE MX April 5, 2013 Markets are stable as Mexico production finishes and volume from Peru increases. Sizing and quality are both good. Broccoli markets may run into a potential gap; quality is mostly good with only occasional defects and supplies good. Supplies are good with increasing demand. Quality is good. Market conditions are stable. Florida Cauliflower fields are finished and markets are up with lower than forecasted supplies pulling from the West. Condition and quality are good and markets are softer. Florida corn is harvesting with good quality reported. Markets are active as demand keeps pace. Cucumber supplies from Honduras are light, and markets will remain high until the Florida spring crop starts in earnest. Florida spring crop starts in earnest. Eggplant markets are up and quality is fair to good with supplies lighter, especially on fancy. Markets are still strong as supplies are light and quality is fair. There is hope warmer weather will help size up the remaining crop. Markets are steady. Good supplies. All lettuce markets are easing. Iceberg quality is improved and weights are better. Volumes will increase and markets will settle further as Huron/Salinas production increases. All lettuces are showing increased quality with stronger demand being met with ample supplies. All lettuce markets are easing. Volumes will increase and markets will settle further as Huron/Salinas production increases. Defects affecting Green Leaf are expected to improve, with volumes stable. Red leaf volume is stable as well. All lettuce markets are easing. Romaine quality continues to improve as well, with limited cupping noted. Volumes will increase and markets will settle further as Huron/Salinas production increases. Defects affecting Green Leaf are expected to improve, with volumes stable. Red leaf volume is stable as well. Good things come from Sysco

Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Corn Cucumbers

CA, FL, GT FL MX AZ, CA. FL, CA FL FL, MX

Eggplant

FL, MX

Green Beans

FL

Herbs Lettuce Iceberg

CA, FL, SA CA

Lettuce FreshCut Lettuce Leaf, Green & Red

MX, CA CA

Lettuce Romaine

CA

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Lettuce Spring Mix Mushrooms Onions AZ CA, PA, CH WA, TX Spring mix quality has stabilized. Supplies are good with good quality being reported. Stable supplies of most mushrooms with good quality. Sheds are beginning to finish up in the northwest area, putting pressure on markets. Texas availability is getting better. We are seeing sprouting on the old crop. All Red Onions will be tight for about four weeks. Markets are stable with adequate volumes. Markets are stronger with good quality. Quality is good with tighter supplies. Green Pepper markets are stronger as recent erratic weather has caused a gap. Cooler weather in Florida Green Pepper markets has forced markets up; supplies and quality are good. Mexican Red Pepper markets have eased. Yellow Pepper markets are steady and supplies are stable. Russet Potato markets are steady and quality is good. Recent frost has impacted the Florida Red and Yellow Potato crop and slowed down movement. Supplies are good with great quality. Supplies and quality have improved over the last week. Markets have stabilized with improved quality. Zucchini markets are off with supplies better from Mexico and Florida. Yellow Squash markets are stable as supplies increase. Round Tomato markets are steady as Florida may experience a gap in growing regions in about two weeks. Grape and Cherry markets are firm as weather slowed down crops. Plum Tomatoes are steady.

Onions Green Peas Snow Peppers Chiles Peppers Green

MX, CA GT FL FL, MX

Peppers Red & Gold Potatoes Russet Potatoes Red, White & Yukon Potatoes Yams Spinach Squash Yellow/Zucchini Tomatoes

MX ID CN, US MS, LA AZ, CA FL, MX

FL, MX

FRUIT Apples Avocado, Hass Bananas

SOURCE WA, NY MX, CA Guatemala, Costa Rica

The Apple season continues with lower than average supplies especially on smaller fruit. Markets and supplies are stable with demand higher. Quality is good. The supply has stabilized in the various growing regions. Color is improving as the season progresses. Quality is good.

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Berries Blackberries Berries Blueberries Berries Raspberries Berries Strawberries Citrus - Grapefruit Citrus Lemons Citrus Limes MX FL MX, CA CA Markets have eased as volume is better from Guatemala. Quality and volume are good. Markets are still up as Chilean volumes are finished and Florida harvests increasing. Quality is good. Weather issues are impacting volumes from California and Mexico. Prorates are likely. Quality is good. Florida has pretty much wrapped up harvesting. California markets are steady with all areas producing and volumes good. Quality is fair to good. Quality is good. Supplies are better on larger sizes. Markets are up on larger sizes with 165 count or smaller sizes your better bet. Quality is excellent. Quality is good. Expect markets to be higher and supplies to be tight for the next few weeks. The new crop has started with smaller sizes trending. Larger sized markets remain strong. Good availability on all sizes and grades. The Navel market is stable, but winding down over the next six weeks. Valencia oranges are available with mostly small and choice sizes predominate. Fancy fruit is higher. Red Grape markets are steady and supplies are good; Crimsons are mostly shipping and there are plenty of Black and Globe Grapes available. Green Grape markets are reflecting uneven quality. Thompsons quality is fair with Sugar Ones a better choice. Quality and volume are fine. Markets are steady with good internal quality and good overall market outlook. Supplies are improved as product arrives from Honduras and Mexico. Quality has improved on seeded and seedless. Bosc, Anjou and Bartlett varieties are coming from Washington. Markets are stable with quality fruit. Supplies are consistent with good quality. Brix has been averaging 12% with average internal gold color.

FL, TX CA MX

Citrus Oranges

CA , Fl.

Grapes

Chile

Kiwifruit Melon Cantaloupe & Honeydew Melons Watermelon Pears Pineapple

IT HN

HD WA Costa Rica

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