FRESH FACTS Your Weekly Market Update!

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Weekly Specialties Chestnuts Pink Lady Apples Limequats Fresh on the Market Limequats 10 Lb Chestnuts 10 Lb Pink Lady Apples 72 Ct Rome

Trumpet Mushrooms Lb Pomelos (California) 23 Ct Green Cayenne Peppers (Holland) 6 Lb Case Micro Sweet Spice Mix Clam Petite Pumpkin Green

Single Layer Quince (California) 34/36 Ct Golden Gooseberries (Columbia) 12/3.

Frisee/Extra Yellow Frisee Mini Assorted Peppers Cali/Beligium Endive Red/Yel Teardrop Tomatoes Watermelon Radishes Black Radishes Baby Gold

1 Weekly Specialties Chestnuts Pink Lady Apples Limequats Fresh on the Market Limequats 10 Lb Chestnuts 10 Lb Pink Lady Apples 72 Ct Rome Apples 72 Ct Hidden Rose Apples Ct Holland Rhubarb 13 Lb Melo Gold Ct Longan Fruit 11 Lb Unit Baby Rainbow Chard 4 Lb Black Trumpet Mushrooms Lb Pomelos (California) 23 Ct Green Cayenne Peppers (Holland) 6 Lb Case Micro Sweet Spice Mix Clam Petite Pumpkin Green Clam Pumpkin Spice Crystals Clam Cordycep Mushrooms (Must Pre-Order) Lb Green Dragon Apples 36/44 Ct Warren Pears (Must Pre-Order) 5 Lb Unit Single Layer Quince (California) 34/36 Ct Golden Gooseberries (Columbia) 12/3.5 Oz Rome Apples Coming Soon: Cardoons, Uniq Fruit, Cocktail Grapefruit Tight/ Limited English Peas Baby Turnips Super Sweet 100s Frisee/Extra Yellow Frisee Mini Assorted Peppers Cali/Beligium Endive Red/Yel Teardrop Tomatoes Watermelon Radishes Black Radishes Baby Gold Beets Gold Tomatoes Gold Tear Drop Tomatoes Gapping Ramps Cherries Lychee Nuts Blood Oranges (Cali) Champagne Grapes Mandarinquats Hatch Chilis Lobster Mushrooms Baby Kiwi Cara Cara Oranges Winding Down Tiger Stripped Figs

Crop Update Apples & Pears As the apple harvest wraps up, cartons are down 10-15 million cartons over last year.

Expect smaller fruit to be priced higher this year over last, with less volume.

Few growers also have chosen to strike by not harvesting fruit in an attempt to artificially raise markets, but

Valley and Santa Maria areas. The crowns market is higher this week.

Look for supplies to continue to remain a bit snug going into next week.

Overall, the quality has been good with minor bruising and some yellow cast with weights in the 25 to 28-pound

Berries Bell Peppers Blackberries Product continues to be limited as domestic production winds down.

Due to the weather, there will be a higher probability of quality issues such as bruising, softness, and bleeding.

transition from domestic to Mexican fruit. Strawberry Weather continues to be an issue in all growing regions.

produce small, lighter berries with additional bruising.

2 Crop Update Apples & Pears As the apple harvest wraps up, cartons are down 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. Avocados 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. Broccoli 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. Cauliflower Market has picked up as supplies have 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. Berries Bell Peppers 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. Green bells are finishing up out of the Coastal California growing areas 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.

Leaf Lettuce & Iceberg 100% California Product Iceberg Lettuce: This market is a bit softer to start the week.

Some quality issues that have come up upon arrivals include some puffiness, light weights, and mechanical.

Expect some early lettuce in Yuma the first week to the second week in November. Leaf Lettuce: This market is firm on romaine.

Green leaf is softer compared to past weeks. Butter supplies will be on the moderate to light side all week.

The quality on all leaf items has been fair, overall Green Onions Market is extremely tight due to weather in Mexico and labor

The west side will be finished after this week.

Melons will be low sugar and brown scar.

Squash Citrus Tomatoes Mexico is the quickly becoming the dominate player in Squash as Santa Maria and Fresno area finish for the

Supplies are steady with the majority of the fruit sizing in the 165 count, 200 count and 235 count.

We are seeing steady markets both out of Oxnard and Coachella.

Quality has definitely improved with the new crop. We will see better sugar levels as we get a further into the Navel season.

3 Leaf Lettuce & Iceberg 100% California Product 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 pounds. Expect some early lettuce in Yuma the first week to the second week in November. Leaf Lettuce: This market is firm on romaine. Quality issues include twisting, fringe burn and mechanical. Weights are averaging 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 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. Melons Alert! The 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. Squash Citrus Tomatoes Mexico is the quickly becoming the dominate player in Squash as Santa Maria and Fresno area finish for the season. Quality is outstanding and prices are coming off. 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. 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. Information is subject to daily weather and market fluctuations and is meant to be used as a guide.

Amenities 1333 Blood Oranges ITEM APPLES 6433 Baby Gala, Single Layer 2112 Baby Granny, Single Layer 9246 Baby Jonagold, Single Layer 1979 Baby Pink Lady, Single Layer 7800 Baby Red Del, Single Layer

Asian 9815 Pears, Seckel, Single Layer 9813 Pears, Comice, Single Layer 9817 Pears, French Butter, Single 5984 Pears, Warren, Single Layer ITEM CITRUS 9039 Minneola 2037 Tangerines 1472 Tangerines

4 Amenities 1333 Blood Oranges ITEM APPLES 6433 Baby Gala, Single Layer 2112 Baby Granny, Single Layer 9246 Baby Jonagold, Single Layer 1979 Baby Pink Lady, Single Layer 7800 Baby Red Del, Single Layer 2276 Baby Fuji 3652 Fuji 48 count 1845 Grapple 48 count 2606 Jonagold Apples ITEM PEARS 1339 Pears Asian Count 8809 Pears Bosc, Single Layer 9814 Forelle Pears, Single Layer 2939 Baby Pears Asian 9815 Pears, Seckel, Single Layer 9813 Pears, Comice, Single Layer 9817 Pears, French Butter, Single 5984 Pears, Warren, Single Layer ITEM CITRUS 9039 Minneola 2037 Tangerines 1472 Tangerines Murcott 9040 Tangerines Satsuma 1333 Blood Orange 1199 Cara Cara Oranges ITEM DRIED FRUIT 3020 Apricots Dried 1857 Apples Dried 3994 Blueberries Dried 3866 Cherries Sun Dried 1756 Figs Dried White 3588 Figs Dried Black 5038 Goji Berries Dried 1327 Peaches Dried 1819 Pears Dried 9173 Raisins on the Vine ITEM STONE FRUIT 3115 Pluots - Single Layer 9805 Yellow Peaches 1096 Black Plums 1362 Red Plums ITEM TROPICAL / OTHER 1152 Baby Bananas Red 3916 Baby Bananas Yellow 1345 Baby Pineapple 2628 Dates Organic 4669 Dragon Fruit Red 4669 Dragon Fruit White 1976 Rambutans 1084 Hawaiian Papaya 4837 Yellow Dragon Fruit 5038 Goji Berries Dried

Organics ITEMS 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

DRESSING: Canola Oil Apple Cider Vinegar Honey or Agave Lime Juice Ponzu Sauce Sushi Rice Seasoning 2 Large 2 Cups 1 Cup 1 Bunch 1/2 6-8 2/3 Cups 1 Tbls 2 Tbls 3 Tbls 2 Tsp 2-3

Peel, halve & slice the watermelon radish into slices 4. Halve & Slice Cucumbers 5. Rough chop cilantro 6. Slice the SNow peas on an angle 7. Sprinkle Cilantro over Greens 8.

5 Organics ITEMS 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 Watermelon Radish Asian Salad INGREDIENTS: Watermelon Radish Arugula Mixed Spring Greens Cilantro English Cucumber Snow Peas DRESSING: Canola Oil Apple Cider Vinegar Honey or Agave Lime Juice Ponzu Sauce Sushi Rice Seasoning 2 Large 2 Cups 1 Cup 1 Bunch 1/ /3 Cups 1 Tbls 2 Tbls 3 Tbls 2 Tsp 2-3 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 slices 4. Halve & Slice Cucumbers 5. Rough chop cilantro 6. Slice the SNow peas on an angle 7. Sprinkle Cilantro over Greens 8. 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.

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

Mixed Flat, Summer Royal, Summer Muscat, Candy Snaps, Thomcord, Black Emerald, Sweet Mayabella Peacotum

Allspice, Curry, Hoja Santa, Banana Pears: Shinli Asian Collard Greens Pudwill Farms (Nipomo) Berries: Rasp,

Leeks Lettuce: Romaine, Red Leaf Kale: Black Lacinato, Green Curly Collard Greens Red Chard Red Beets

6 Farmer s Market FEATURED FARMS Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery. Subject to Availability Murray Family Farms / Bakersfield Sea Beans Apples: Mutsu, Golden, Delicious Grapes: Mixed Flat, Summer Royal, Summer Muscat, Candy Snaps, Thomcord, Black Emerald, Sweet Mayabella Peacotum Watermelons: Yellow Seedless, Red Seedless Elderberries Leaves: Keffir Lime, FIgs Eucalyptus, Avocado, Allspice, Curry, Hoja Santa, Banana Pears: Shinli Asian Collard Greens Pudwill Farms (Nipomo) Berries: Rasp, Blue, Black Gold Berries Nantes Carrots John Givens Farms/Goleta (Organic) Red Dandilion Nantes Carrots Parsley Leeks Lettuce: Romaine, Red Leaf Kale: Black Lacinato, Green Curly Collard Greens Red Chard Red Beets Strawberries Valdivia Farms (Carlsbad) White Turnips Tomatoes: Vine Ripe Red, Hierloom Squash: Zucchini, Mexican, Patty Pan, Zucchini with Flower, Blossoms Blackberries

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

San Marzano Suncoast Farms Broccoli Cauliflower Dried Beans Asparagus Artichoke JF Farms (Industry, Santa Maria, Pico Rivera) Rainbow

Jummy Nardello, Corbaci Sweet, Shishito, Padron, Cayenne Fresh Jicama Eggplant: Italian, American, Baby Mixed Baby Spinach Cucumber:

7 Farmer s Market Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery. Subject to Availability FEATURED FARMS Coastal Farms (Santa Paula) Tomatoes: Mixed Cherry, New Girl, Heirloom Value Pack, Mini Heirloom, San Marzano Suncoast Farms Broccoli Cauliflower Dried Beans Asparagus Artichoke JF Farms (Industry, Santa Maria, Pico Rivera) Rainbow Chard Okra Baby Colored Carrots Black Kale Peppers: Anaheim, Serranos, Jalapeno, Red Fresco, Hungarian Wax, Jolaro Hot, Cajun Belle, Jummy Nardello, Corbaci Sweet, Shishito, Padron, Cayenne Fresh Jicama Eggplant: Italian, American, Baby Mixed Baby Spinach Cucumber: Persian, Kirby Bell Peppers: Red, Green, Mini Sweet Eggs: Chicken, Duck Beets: Red, Candy, Golden Herbs: Oregano, Thyme, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Chive Tomatoes: Valley Girl, Mixed Cherry, Mixed Heirloom Rosemary

FRESH FACTS The joy of the season means your operation will likely be busier than any other time of the year.

to your door. Ask your Account Executive for full access to our Holiday Fun catalog.

Let them raise a glass to your signature cocktails with fresh pressed ingredients from RIPE Bar Juice.

Hors D oeuvres Many a banquet is sure to be hosted this holiday season.

serve bite sized quick prep offerings from Kagome, Lex Chateaux, and Winona Foods.

8 FRESH FACTS 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. Beverages Your 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 oeuvres Many 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. Soups Maximize 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 Course From buffets and banquets, to catered courses, we will help you feed the masses. Ask your us about our skinon turkey breast from Foster Farms, bone-in spiral ham from Rose Packing, or pre-sliced nova from Acme Fish.

FRESH FACTS Your Weekly Market Update!

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