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November 5, 2018
Weekly Specialties
Fresh on the Market
Coming Soon:
LimequatsChestnutsPink Lady ApplesRome ApplesHidden Rose Apples
Holland Rhubarb
Melo Gold
Longan Fruit
Baby Rainbow Chard
Black Trumpet Mushrooms
Pomelos (California)
Green Cayenne Peppers (Holland)
Micro Sweet Spice Mix
Petite Pumpkin Green
Pumpkin Spice Crystals
Cordycep Mushrooms (Must Pre-Order)
Green Dragon Apples
Warren Pears (Must Pre-Order)
Quince (California)
Golden Gooseberries (Columbia)
10 Lb10 Lb72 Ct72 Ct
18-32 Ct
13 Lb
12-14 Ct
11 Lb Unit
4 Lb
Lb
23 Ct
6 Lb Case
Clam
Clam
Clam
Lb
36/44 Ct
5 Lb Unit Single Layer
34/36 Ct
12/3.5 Oz
Cardoons, Uniq Fruit, Cocktail Grapefruit
Tight/ LimitedEnglish PeasBaby TurnipsSuper Sweet 100sFrisee/Extra Yellow FriseeMini Assorted PeppersCali/Beligium EndiveRed/Yel Teardrop TomatoesWatermelon RadishesBlack RadishesBaby Gold BeetsGold TomatoesGold Tear Drop Tomatoes
GappingRampsCherriesLychee NutsBlood Oranges (Cali)Champagne GrapesMandarinquatsHatch ChilisLobster MushroomsBaby KiwiCara Cara OrangesWinding DownTiger Stripped Figs
Limequats
Chestnuts Pink Lady Apples
Rome Apples
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November 5, 2018
Crop UpdateApples & Pears
Avocados
Bell Peppers
Berries
Broccoli
As the apple harvest wraps up, cartons are down 10-15 million cartons over last year. Most of the fruit is peaking on 113ct and larger. Expect smaller fruit to be priced higher this year over last, with less volume.
Supplies from MX are down with workers taking time off for their annual Day of the Dead holiday. Few growers also have chosen to strike by not harvesting fruit in an attempt to artificially raise markets, but our contracted growers are keeping us covered with stable supplies and pricing. Product also arriving from Chilie. Overall quality is good.
Green bells are finishing up out of the Coastal California growingareas as new crop begins out of Coachella with steady supplies. Red and Yellow supplies have tightened up as the Coastal California growing areas decline on supplies with limited volume out of Baja. Markets are steady on green, but active on red/gold. Quality remains good.
Market continues to be a little snug as the colder nights have slowed the growing process in the Salinas Valley and Santa Maria areas. The crowns market is higher this week. Quality is fair with slight purpling, some mechanical damage, and occasional yellow cast. Look for supplies to continue to remain a bit snug going into next week.
Blackberries Product continues to be limited as domestic production winds down. The rain and cold weather in Mexico are expected to delay product and decrease the harvest by 20%. Due to the weather, there will be a higher probability of quality issues such as bruising, softness, and bleeding.
Raspberries Steady supplies and good quality continue, and we do not foresee and disruption as we continue to transition from domestic to Mexican fruit.
Strawberry Weather continues to be an issue in all growing regions. The rain that hit California and Mexico, has now been followed by warmer weather, which is causing the plants to produce small, lighter berries with additional bruising. We can expect this to be a trend until the weather cools down.
Blueberry Supplies are expected to improve by the end of the week, due to more product coming in from South America. The weather in Mexico has delayed production, and could cause supply concerns down the line.
Cauliflower
Market has picked up as supplieshave become a bit snug. Overall, the quality has been good with minor bruising and some yellow cast with weights in the 25 to 28-pound level. Look for this market to continue to be strong going into next week.
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Leaf Lettuce & Iceberg100% California Product
Tomatoes
California is in to their final couple weeks of the season on gas greens. Mainland Mexico won’t be starting until mid-December with their gas greens. We are looking to Florida and Baja to cover the coming transitional period. Volume is tight, quality remains good but pricing has started to climb. Overall Supplies on both Vine rips and Romas have decreased due to rains from tropical storm Sergio in Baja and the California season coming to an end. Markets are on the rise and quality remains good. Grape supplies are in better supply than cherries due to rain. Markets are active and Quality remains good.
Iceberg Lettuce: This market is a bit softer to start the week. Some shippers have flexed in pricing while others have stayed firm. Demand is moderate. Some quality issues that have come up upon arrivals include some puffiness, light weights, and mechanical. The reports have been minimal, however. Weights on palletized have been ranging from 36-42 pounds. Expect some early lettuce in Yuma the first week to the second week inNovember.
Leaf Lettuce: This market is firm on romaine. Quality issues include twisting, fringe burn and mechanical. Weights are averaging 30-34 pounds. Green leaf is softer compared to past weeks. Butter supplies will be on the moderate to light side all week. Romaine hearts will be light in availability again this week as supplies have not caught up to demand. The quality on all leaf items has been fair, overall
November 5, 2018
Citrus
Lemons: Quality has much improved over the last few weeks. Supplies are steady with the majority of the fruit sizing in the 165 count, 200 count and 235 count. The bigger sizes such as 140 count and larger are still struggling to increase in supplies. We are seeing steady markets both out of Oxnard and Coachella.
Oranges: With the California Valencia season finished we are seeing good supplies on California Navel as the season ramps up. Quality has definitely improved with the new crop. We will see better sugar levels as we get a further into the Navel season. Supplies are excellent.
Green Onions
Market is extremely tight due to weather in Mexico and labor issues. Recent heat followed with rain has been causing some occasional browning streaks and some mechanical damage.
Information is subject to daily weather and market fluctuations and is meant to be used as a guide.
Alert!
Squash
Mexico is the quickly becoming thedominate player in Squash as SantaMaria and Fresno area finish forthe season. Quality is outstandingand prices are coming off.
MelonsThe west side will be finished after this week. The Arizona season is off to a slow start after heavy rains the past few weeks we are seeing the effects of the rain on the fruit. Melons will be low sugar and brown scar. Limited volume on Cantaloupes and Honeydew from Mexico and will start to see offshore fruit in about 4 weeks from now.
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November 5, 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 Rambutans1084 Hawaiian Papaya4837 Yellow Dragon Fruit
ITEM STONE FRUIT3115 Pluots - Single Layer9805 Yellow Peaches1096 Black Plums1362 Red Plums
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 Tangerines1472 Tangerines Murcott9040 Tangerines Satsuma1333 Blood Orange1199 Cara Cara Oranges
ITEM PEARS1339 Pears Asian 14-16 Count8809 Pears Bosc, Single Layer9814 Forelle Pears, Single Layer2939 Baby Pears Asian9815 Pears, Seckel, Single Layer9813 Pears, Comice, Single Layer9817 Pears, French Butter, Single5984 Pears, Warren, Single Layer
1333 Blood Oranges
5038 Goji Berries Dried
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November 5, 2018
OrganicsITEMS Beets, Red - 25 Lb Beets, Gold - 25 Lb Chard Green - 24 Ct Collards - 24 Ct Butter Leaf - 24 Ct Parsley Curly - 30 Ct Turnips - 25 Lb Watermelon Radish - 10 Lb Black Spanish Radish - 10 Lb
Butter Leaf
Gold Beets
INGREDIENTS:Watermelon RadishArugulaMixed Spring GreensCilantroEnglish CucumberSnow Peas
2 Large2 Cups1 Cup1 Bunch1/26-8
DRESSING:Canola OilApple Cider VinegarHoney or AgaveLime JuicePonzu SauceSushi Rice Seasoning
2/3 Cups1 Tbls2 Tbls3 Tbls2 Tsp2-3 tsp
STEPS:1. In a small bowl mix dressing ingredients together.2. Pick thorugh the Spring Mix and remove the dark leaves, mix all greens togehter and lay on a plate.3. Peel, halve & slice the watermelon radish into slices4. Halve & Slice Cucumbers5. Rough chop cilantro6. Slice the SNow peas on an angle7. Sprinkle Cilantro over Greens8. Lay the Watermelon Radishes & Cucumbers evenly on top ending with the Snow Peas.9. Drizzle the Dressing right before serving. Sprinkle a little more Shushi Rice Seasoning over the salad if you like.
Watermelon Radish Asian Salad
FRESH FACTSYour Weekly Market Update!
November 5, 2018
Farmer’s Market Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery.
Subject to Availability
Murray Family Farms / BakersfieldSea BeansApples: Mutsu, Golden, DeliciousGrapes: Mixed Flat, Summer Royal, Summer Muscat, Candy Snaps, Thomcord, Black Emerald, Sweet MayabellaPeacotumWatermelons: Yellow Seedless, Red SeedlessElderberriesLeaves: Keffir Lime, FIgs Eucalyptus, Avocado, Allspice, Curry, Hoja Santa, BananaPears: Shinli Asian
John Givens Farms/Goleta (Organic)Red DandilionNantes CarrotsParsleyLeeksLettuce: Romaine, Red LeafKale: Black Lacinato, Green CurlyCollard GreensRed ChardRed BeetsStrawberries
Pudwill Farms (Nipomo)Berries: Rasp, Blue, BlackGold Berries
Valdivia Farms (Carlsbad)White TurnipsTomatoes: Vine Ripe Red, HierloomSquash: Zucchini, Mexican, Patty Pan, Zucchini with Flower, Blossoms
Blackberries
FEATURED FARMS
Collard Greens
Nantes Carrots
FRESH FACTSYour Weekly Market Update!
Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery.
Subject to Availability
November 5, 2018
Farmer’s Market
Coastal Farms (Santa Paula)Tomatoes: Mixed Cherry, New Girl, Heirloom Value Pack, Mini Heirloom, San Marzano
JF Farms (Industry, Santa Maria, Pico Rivera)Rainbow ChardOkraBaby Colored CarrotsBlack KalePeppers: Anaheim, Serranos, Jalapeno, Red Fresco, Hungarian Wax, Jolaro Hot, Cajun Belle, Jummy Nardello, Corbaci Sweet, Shishito, Padron, CayenneFresh JicamaEggplant: Italian, American, Baby MixedBaby SpinachCucumber: Persian, KirbyBell Peppers: Red, Green, Mini SweetEggs: Chicken, DuckBeets: Red, Candy, GoldenHerbs: Oregano, Thyme, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, ChiveTomatoes: Valley Girl, Mixed Cherry, Mixed Heirloom
Suncoast FarmsBroccoliCauliflowerDried BeansAsparagusArtichoke
Rosemary
FEATURED FARMS
FRESH FACTSYour Weekly Market Update! November 5, 2018
SoupsMaximize menu choices while preserving vital labor hours with minimal prep time. Kettle Cuisine small batch, fresh ingredient soups are delightful during these chili nights.
Main CourseFrom buffets and banquets, to catered courses, we will help you feed the masses. Ask your us about our skin-on turkey breast from Foster Farms, bone-in spiral ham from Rose Packing, or pre-sliced nova from Acme Fish.
BeveragesYour guests have much to celebrate. Let them raise a glass to your signature cocktails with fresh pressed ingredients from RIPE Bar Juice. Or ask your rep for more information about our selection of bag-in-box, bibs, and liters from Freshbev Craft Juice.
Hors D’oeuvresMany a banquet is sure to be hosted this holiday season. Whether your guests are looking to kick off the celebration or need an option to refuel late night, you have the ability to serve bite sized quick prep offerings from Kagome, Lex Chateaux, and Winona Foods.
The joy of the season means your operation will likely be busier than any other time of the year. Allow us to welcome you to an inventory of the season’s most popular flavor trends and classics sure to gather more customers to your door. Ask your
Account Executive for full access to our Holiday Fun catalog.