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FRESH FACTSYour Weekly Market Update!

September 30, 2019

Weekly Specialties

Fresh on the Market

Coming Soon:

Crab ApplesCastelfrancoMakrut (Kaffir) LimesBuddha’s HandHolland Eggplant (Purple)Baby KiwiBluefoot MushroomsAmaranth Giant LeafMicro Cumin BlackBlue Chanterelle MushroomsHedgehog MushroomsBlood Oranges (Australia)Comice PearsMatsutake MushroomsChocolate Fuyu PersimmonsBaby CornWarren Pears (Special Order)Elephant GarlicBaby Purple Brussel SproutsPink/Variegated LemonsSeckel PearsCape GooseberriesCara Cara Oranges (Australia)Black GarlicCalifornia Pomegranates

12 Lb12 Ct

10 Lb CaseEach

11 Lb12 Clams

Lb50 CtClam

LbLbLb

20 Lb CaseLb

25 Lb100 Ct

5 Lb10 Lb

12.5 Pint Clam8 Lb

18 Lb Case12/100 gram Basket

48 CtLb

2 Layer 30s,34s

Bintje Potatoes, Harvest Moon Potatoes

Tight/ LimitedChervilLemon VerbenaPurple Ninja RadishesAll Baby Carrots (Quality of tops)Red/White EndiveRadishes (Quality of tops)Baby Turnips (Quality of tops)Baby KaleBaby SquashRomanescoWatermelon Radish

GappingCalifornia CherimoyaMeyer Lemons (CA)FeijoaMorel MushroomsLychee NutsYellow Dragon Fruit(2 weeks)Yellow Meat WatermelonKumquatsCurrant Berries

Winding DownRhubarb

Holland Eggplant

Buddha’s Hand

Makrut Limes Castelfranco

Baby Kiwi

Crab Apples


September 30, 2019

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Crop Update

Apples & Pears

Avocados

Asparagus

Bell Peppers

Berries

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Washington is in the midst of its new crop season, with more and more apples becoming available in the upcoming weeks. Fujis are gapping for the next week or so. Bartlett, D’Anjou, Red, and Bosc pears have started in low volume

New crop from Baja has started and volume has increased. Markets continue to come off. Overall quality is excellent.

California is at the tail end of their season. The MX “Flora Loca” is starting to get better yields on larger sized fruit, but this crop is beginning to wind down as we approach the next crop. Overall quality is good. Markets are coming off.

Green bell supplies are plentiful with fields in Oxnard and Stockton/Hollister. Red and Yellow bells continue out of Hollister and fields beginning in Oxnard. Markets are beginning to come off on Reds/Yellows while Greens are steady. Quality is great.

The recent heat in the Salinas Valley the last few weeks has damaged the broccoli fields, in particular, the broccoli florets. Broccoli fields are aggressively exhibiting moderate percentages of brown beads, yellowing, hollow core and pin rot that will drive defect percentages above the norm for the next couple of weeks. These quality issues from the heat have drastically reduced yields with all Salinas Valley row crop suppliers.

Cauliflower supplies are tightening a bit as fields continue to gap. The quality is good with minor bruising and yellow cast with weights in the 25 to 28-pound level. Look for the market to continue to adjust going into next week.

Blackberries Supplies continue to increase , as Mexican production starts to ramp up. Quality is also improving, as we are seeing fewer red cell berries being shipped.

Raspberries Quality overall has been good. California is still a major player in production, with Mexico starting to contribute more and more fruit. Look for quality to remain good and supplies to increase over the next few weeks.

Strawberries Supplies continue to be short as demand increases. Santa Maria has started production, but not enough to offset demands from the dwindling Salinas crop. Look for markets to remain firm for the next week or two, until Santa Maria hits full stride.

Blueberries The Pacific Northwest crop has all but come to an end, and the pipeline is filling up with import fruit from Mexico, Argentina, and Peru. Look for quality to improve as we shift into imported product.


This market remains steady overall. School demand has been moderate at best. Many shippers have both small and large sizing and some are flexing on volume type orders. Demand looks to be moderate at best for the entire week. Santa Maria and Salinas continue to be the main growing regions for this commodity. The quality continues to be good. Minor defects reported include bowing, mechanical and slight insect damage. These defects are minimal.

Leaf Lettuce & Iceberg100% Salinas Product

Potatoes

Tomatoes

There are some minor defects being found, that are typically associated with new crop potatoes. Some wet spots, and light molding have been reported in some crops, but overall good quality is being shipped. The market continues to be firm on 60ct and larger, but should ease up as we move along into the season. Stockton is finishing up production, and Idaho and Washington are in full swing. Quality and supplies are good out of all growing regions.

California gas green season is in full production. Quality is very good and supplies should continue through October. New fields began on Rounds and Romas from Baja causing markets to even out with steady production. Quality is good. Cherry and Grape supplies are slightly better with new crop in Baja. Markets are steady. Quality is good.

Iceberg Lettuce: This market has gained strength with some suppliers while others have remained firm. Greater demand and lighter availability are expected by the end of next week with multiple shippers. For this week, supplies look to be ample to fill all orders. The weather continues to be good in the growing regions both north and south. Santa Maria and Salinas will continue to be the main growing regions, for this commodity. Growers continue to report overall good quality. Misshapen heads, insects and mechanical have been reported but only minimally.

Leaf Lettuce: Romaine is steady with most shippers. The quality continues to be reported above average. Tip burn, mechanical and insect damage is seen upon arrival, but minimally. Romaine hearts are expected to have good availability for the entire week. Red and green leaf, as well as butter, are all items expected to have ample supplies for the entire week. The quality overall is good.

September 30, 2019

OnionsIdaho has good quality and supplies across all colors and sizes.

CitrusLemons: We are continuing to see high demand on domestic supplies. Domestic supplies on 140’s and larger continue to be tight. With the import supplies starting to wind down, we will continue to see tight supplies until the Desert District #3 starts. In late September. Quality has been excellent.

Oranges: Demand for small Valencia’s continues to be very strong and the markets are rising weekly. Schools are playing a heavy role. Supplies will continues to be tight for 6-7 weeks until California Navels start. Suppliers are doing their best to keep up with the high demand. Quality is being reported as fair to good.


Celery

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

SquashSupplies are strong out of Santa Maria and are lighter out of Baja. Markets are steady and quality is excellent.


September 30, 2019

Amenities

ITEM APPLES6433 Baby Gala, Single Layer2112 Baby Granny, Single Layer1979 Baby Pink Lady, Single Layer7800 Baby Red Del, Single Layer2276 Baby Fuji3652 Fuji 48 count

ITEM TROPICAL / OTHER3916 Baby Bananas Yellow1345 Baby Pineapple2628 Dates Organic4669 Dragon Fruit1976 Rambutans1084 Hawaiian Papaya

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 CITRUS2037 Tangerines1472 Tangerines Murcott1333 Blood Orange1199 Cara Cara Oranges

ITEM PEARS1339 Pears, Asian, 14-16 Count9814 Pears, Forelle, Single Layer9815 Pears, Seckel Single Layer9813 Pears, Comice Single Layer1966 Pears, Fragrant

ITEM STONE FRUIT3115 Pluots, Phoenix, Single Layer Cherry Pluots, Dapple Dandy1086 Yellow Peaches2594 White Peaches


1333 Blood Oranges

1345 Baby Pineapple

1966 Fragrant Pears9173 Raisins on the Vine5038 Goji Berries Dried


September 30, 2019

OrganicsITEMS Tuscan Kale - 24 CtGreen Kale - 24 CtJuicing Celery - 50#Cucumbers - 24 CtWatermelon - 6 CtApples - 100/113 Ct Beets, Red - 25 LbBeets, Gold - 25 LbChard Green - 24 CtCollards - 24 CtButter Leaf - 24 CtParsley Curly - 30 CtTurnips - 25 LbWatermelon Radish - 10 LbBlack Spanish Radish - 10 Lb

Curly Parsley

Watermelon Radish

Collards



September 30, 2019


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Market Selections


September 30, 2019

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

Subject to Availability

Black Sheep Farms (Riverside)• Fennel• Parsnips• Chard: Rainbow• Brussels Sprouts• Broccolini• Winter Squash: Spaghetti, Butternut,

Acorn, Kabocha• Carrots: Baby Rainbow, Thumbelina• Baby Beets: Red, Gold, Chiogga• Cauliflower: Purple, Orange, Green,

White, Romanesco• Green Frill Mustard

Garcia Organic Ranch (Fallbrook)• Mandarins• Green Meyer Lemons• Bears Limes

Bob Polito• Ruby Star Grapefruit• Lemons: Lisbon• Oranges: Valencia

Her Produce (Fresno)• Pea Tendrils• Sugar Snap Peas• Cabbage: Savoy, Napa, Bok Choy,

Shanghai Choy, Hong Kong, Yu Choy• Onions: Japanese Green, Thai Green• Eggplant• Lemongrass• Cauliflower: Sprouting Japanese,

Yellow, Purple, Green, White, Romanesco

Fennel

FEATURED FARMS

Parsnips



Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery.

Subject to Availability

September 30, 2019

Farmer’s Market

Two Peas in a Pod (Arroyo Grande)• Dry Beans: Cannellini, Scarlet Runner,

Cranberry, Black Turtle• Brussels Sprouts: Green, Purple, Tops,

Stalks, Kalettes

Milliken Family Farms (Santa Barbara)• Baby Japanese Sweet Potato• Hannah Yam• Indigo Tomatoes• Black Kale• Broccolini• Jalapeno• Garlic: Heirloom• Beans: Green, Fava• Cauliflower

McGrath Family Organic Farm (Camarillo)• Baby Kale• Pea Tendrils• Wild Arugula• Tahitian Squash• Cilantro Flower• Stinging Nettles

Weiser Family Farms (Tehachapi)• Sunchokes• Potatoes: Russian Banana, Pee Wee• Turnips: Scarlet, Milano• Baby Carrots: Red, Orange, Yellow, White,

Purple, Mixed• Radish: Watermelon, Purple, Green• Pea Tendrils• Pan de Zucchero Chicory

FEATURED FARMS

Sunchokes

Fava Beans


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