Inspiring Items: Need To Know News. Gapping

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1 Inspiring Items: Organic Carola Potatoes (David Little Farm) Organic Yellow Finn Potatoes (David Little Farm) Baby Red Chard (Suprema Star Farm) Mizuna (Suprema Star Farm) Organic Baby Lacinato Kale (Suprema Star Farm) Organic Navel Oranges (Sweet Harvest ) Organic Blue Lake Beans (VidaFresh Farm) Organic Yellow Corn (VidaFresh Farm) Artichokes (Misty label) Need To Know News -Service and Power Issues: We appreciate all your patience as we experienced some power and delivery issues due to weather this weekend. If you have any questions or concerns about your orders please contact your sales rep or customer service. -While days are incrementally getting longer, we ve got a 2-month slog ahead of us through cold temperatures, and any inclement weather in growing areas will impact availability, quality, cost and shelf life. We re grateful for our solid grower & distributor relationships this time of year in particular; they help us ensure you get the best of what Mother Nature is offering in challenging times. Gapping -Organic Broccoli De Ciccio -Organic Peppercress & Red Dragon Arugula (County Line Harvest) -Organic Baby Bok Choy -Organic Strawberries -Organic Living Butter Lettuce -Organic Padron Peppers -Purple Cauliflower -Parsley Root -Chanterelles- Hedgehogs available. -Black Grapes -Yahoo Organic Micro Celery -Kumquats Limited Done -Pea Sprouts -Broccolini- subbing Asparation as needed. -White Cauliflower -Baby Chioggia Beets -EarthWorks Passionfruitbest to preorder -Yahoo Organic Micro Bulls Blood -Earthworks Nasturtiums -Japanese Cucumbers Call Us at -Sausalito Springs Organic Watercress -County Line Organic Castelfranco & Pan Di Zucchero -Pineapple Quince -Finger Limes -Lovage -

2 Farm Spotlight: Vidafresh Farm Family owned and operated since 1991, Vidafresh Farm is dedicated to the environment and strives to maintain the highest standards in all aspects of our operations. Certified Organic in 1995, they continue the tradition of biologically sound and socially equitable agricultural practices. Their organic, sustainable and food safety approach to growing techniques are endorsed through Vida Fresh's certification program: 3rd-party auditing by Primus Labs and certified organic by Oregon Tilth. They use only premium, non-gmo seeds, a combination of superior organic and commercial fertilizers, and high caliber quality control teams in both our fields and packing Buys of the Week from this Provider**2 weeks** Organic Vine Ripened Tasti Lee Tomatoes Item #11555 $ lb pack 28/39ct Organic Mini Sweet Peppers Item #9709 $ x1lb pack Organic Eggplant Item #1123 $ ct pack

3 Product Specifics Apples: Braeburn, Lady, Pink Lady, Red and Gold Delicious, Fuji, Gala and Granny Smith apples are coming from Washington. Crab apples are done for the season.. Artichokes: Supply is limited on 18, 24 and 36 count and pretty much no availability on small loose. Japanese/Chinese Artichoke also known as CRONES are available from France. Arugula: Both conventional and Organic Wild Arugula supplies were limited last week: we ve had had to switch back and forth between the two to fill orders. Cold weather this week will limit supplies further. Supplies should stabilize with warmer weather. County Line Organic Red Dragon Arugula is gapping. Asparagus: Supply is tight the rest of the week but new area in Mexico (Caborca) has started up and expected to have good production next week. White Asparagus are coming from Peru year round available by 2 day pre order. Avocado: Plenty of fruit available from Mexico especially on 70/60 count with price steady this week. Avocado Pulp 4x4lb case is available from Mexico year round. Beans: Blue Lake Bean supplies have shifted South to Mexico. The season will last until the Spring when new Coachella or Imperial Valley grown Beans will start. Organic Blue Lake Beans in stock from Vidafresh. Beets: We have conventional Faurot and Organic County Line Baby Beets in stock. Baby Chioggias are limited. Organic sack Gold and Red Beet supplies from Coke Farm and Lakeside Organics are strong. Berries: Blackberries Supply is tight coming from Mexico quality has been hit or miss due to rain. The farm owners are Andrew Brait, Judith Blueberries:Mexico and Chile are the main player right now, expect price to remain steady this week. Redmond, Paul Muller, Dru Rivers, Jenna Raspberries supply is tight due to delayed crossing from Mexico; Driscoll is allocating berries this week. Muller, and Amon Muller. With help from Strawberries: expecting much tighter Cheese supply & this Specialty week due to rain in Santa Maria and Oxnard growing area about also 60 expect employees, to grade the the quality farm at best produces is fair for the an rest of the week. Mexico is also having rain amazing issue the past diversity few days. of Frozen vegetables, Huckleberries herbs, are available nuts, from Oregon year round. Cape Gooseberries flowers, are coming and from fruits Columbia year-round. available by 2day The pre farm order. also has Broccoli: a flock 14ct, of chickens, and Asian style a herd (Short of Cut) sheep, Broccoli a Crowns tribe supplies have tightened and prices are rising, following of goats, the Cauliflower and several market cows. which remains very limited. Broccoli Rabe, Broccoli Florettes, Broccoli Romanesco, Organic 14ct supplies and prices are steady thus far. Broccolini is still limited, and we will sub Asparation as needed. Brussel Sprouts: Cabrillo Farms in Half Moon Bay reported that they will have good supply for another 4 weeks then price will start moving up by then. Brussels sprouts Stalks are available by 2day pre order.

4 Product Specifics Cabbage: Green, conventional and Organic Kohlrabi, Nappa, Red and Savoy Cabbage supplies have tightened and prices are up to start the week due to heavy rains limiting or completely halting harvest. Organic Green, Nappa and Red Cabbage all in stock for you. Carrots: Organic sack Juice Carrots, Capay Organics Nantes Carrots on hand. County Line Organic Baby Orange, Purple, Round, White and Yellow in Stock. Toybox Carrots (13 bunches per case, a Farmer s dozen!) are now Back to Alpha Organic! Jumbo Carrots, Bunch Carrot, Clip Top, Shredded, Carrotteeni and Baby Peeled Carrots are available from Kern County. Whole Peeled Orange and Rainbow Carrots with Tops have steady supply coming from Mexico. Celery: 30ct, Organic, and Celery Root supplies and prices are steady. Growing area has shifted south to the Ventura and Riverside County for the Winter. Chiles: Anaheim, Jalapeno, Pasilla, Red Fresno, Serrano, Mix Sweet Chili and Tomatillos are coming from Mexico. Dried Chili Peppers are available also from Mexico. Shishito peppers are available from North Carolina. Corn: Conventional MX White Corn is in. Organic Yellow Corn should be in stock mid-week. Citrus: We re stocking Organic Satsuma Mandarins from Comanche Creek Farm; great flavor and sugar levels. Conventional Meyer Lemons from New Zealand and Organic Meyer Lemons from Coke Farm both available. Lemons are in short supply due rain in the Kern County causing poor quality. Cress: 12ct Hydroponic and 12ct Living Cress in stock. Supplies are improving. Cucumbers: 36ct Cucumber supplies have improved and prices down a little to start the week. English cucumber supply is steady this week but expected to change as growers finally sell out the big sizes price on 16 count will move up by the end of the week. Eggplant: 24ct Eggplant supplies have Cheese tightened & Specialty and prices are up. Mexican grown Organic Eggplant also in stock and is a promo/featured item this week. Endive: Red, White and Mix Endive supply is steady this week; Coraline Chicory is available with good supply. Treviso and Radicchio are coming from Salinas. Fennel: 24ct, 30ct, Baby 24ct and Organic 12ct Fennel supplies and prices are steady. Garlic: Knoll Farms Organic Green Garlic is on and excellent. The Knolls are only delivering on Wednesdays for the next couple of weeks. Good supply from Christopher Ranch using the Monviso variety both fresh and Peeled. Black Garlic is available local year round.

5 Product Specifics Grapes: California Red grape is done for the season we will have Chilean fruit this week. Greens: Coke Farms Organic Braising, 24ct Collard, conventionally grown 12ct Dandelion, Red Frill and Mixed Mustard supplies and prices are steady. Herbs: 12ct Basil and most other Herbs are Mexican grown now. 60ct Italian Parsley, Knoll Farms Organic Rosemary and Sage supplies and prices are steady. We re stocking Organic Chives, Cilantro, Italian Parsley, Mint, Oregano, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme. Chives, Chervil, Dill, Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme are mainly coming from Mexico; mint is still coming from California through January. Kale: Conventional and Organic 24ct Green Curly, Organic Baby Lacinato, 24ct Organic Lacinato and Purple supplies and prices are steady. Leeks: 12ct and 12ct Baby Leeks as well as Organic King Richard variety (high yield, great value) Leek supplies and prices are steady. Lettuces- Baby: 8lb Artisan, 20lb Sweet Gem, 40ct Baby Iceberg, Faurot Ranch 24ct Lollo Rosa, County Line Organic Super Baby Mix, Lollo Rosa, Red Oak and Baby Mixed Lettuce supplies and prices are steady. All is AZ or CA (Riverside County) grown until the late Spring. Lettuces- Full Sized: 24ct Butter, 12ct Living, Butter, 24ct conventional and Organic GreenLeaf, Iceberg, 24ct Redleaf, 24ct conventional and Organic 12x3ct, 48ct Petite and 48ct Jumbo Romaine Heart supplies and prices are steady. Overall quality is better now that we have transitioned to the Southern growing areas in AZ & the CA desert. Limes: Mexican grown Lime supplies have tightened and prices are up due to recent rain in the growing area coupled with high nationwide demand. We re stocking Organic Limes. Melons: 9ct Cantaloupes are from Guatemala now, with steady supply and Prices. MX grown Honeydews are still very good quality with prices steady or down this week. We ve switched to 6ct Seedless Watermelons in boxes versus bins. You may order per 6ct case, or by the each. Organic Harper (a Cantaloupe/Muskmelon type) and Organic Mini Seedless Watermelons in stock. Mache: Hydro Mache and Upland Cress supply are steady coming from Pennsylvania; shipment comes in late Thursday and Saturday pick up at united airlines. Red Watercress is available from Florida.

6 Product Specifics Mushrooms: Cultivated Organic Hen of the Woods supply coming from Southern California. Brown Shimeji is available from China and Enoki from Korea. Oyster Mushrooms are limited coming from Monterey County and limited from Canada. Medium and Large Shiitake available from California; Portobello and Portobellini are coming from Pennsylvania and California. White, Sliced and Brown Mushrooms supply are coming from California, Canada and Pennsylvania. Organic Alba, Brown Clamshell, Toy Box, Trumpet Royale, Nebrodini and Chefs Sampler Mix are available year round; Organic Forest Nameko is available by 2day Pre Order. Foraged No Hedgehogs are available due to rain in Oregon. Few Morels from Fresno and Black Trumpet mushrooms from Oregon are available but qualities are also hit or miss due to rain. Onions: WA State grown Onions supplies are strong and prices are steady this week. Coke Farms Organic Red and Yellow Spring Onions as well as Organic Shallots in stock. Jumbo White are coming from Washington and Sweet Onions from Nevada. Maui onions are available pack in 10lb box from Hawaii. Green Onion supply remains tight due to damage from recent rain in Mexico.Whole Peeled Pearl Onions 4x5lb and Peeled Cippolini Onions are also available from Idaho. Oranges: Supply is steady on Navel oranges, Cara Cara and Blood oranges coming from Tulare County. Texas grown Juice Oranges in stock. Color is light but sugar levels are good. To amp up flavor and color, consider using a blend of Mandarins and Oranges. Organic Valencias now in from MX. Organic Navel Oranges in stock. Peas: Guatemalan grown Snap and Snow Peas are in the market this week. Supplies and prices are steady. Local California grown Peas have finished. Pears: Forelle pear season is done in Washington. Bosc, Comice, D anjou, Red and Seckle pears are coming from Washington. California Asian pear is grown in Tulare County. Peppers: Organic Padron and Red Bell supplies continue! Central Mexican grown Green Bell Pepper supplies and prices are steady. Baja grown Red and Yellow Bell Pepper supplies have tightened and prices are expected to rise this week. Potatoes: WA State Russet Potato supplies are tightening and prices are up a little. Organic, dry farmed Carola and Yellow Finn Potatoes from Little Farm in stock, & delicious! Organic 90ct Russets are also in house for you. Amarosa, Banana Fingerlings, French Fingerling and Mix Fingerling have good supply from Oregon. Purple Peruvian is available but limited from Bakersfield. Issue with trucking due to bad weather condition in Oregon.Kennebec potatoes are coming from Oregon. Winnemucca Potatoes are coming from Washington. Yukon Gold Good supply on all sizes coming from Washington. Red Potatoes Also available from Washington supply is good on all sizes. Red Baker is also available by special order.jewel Yams, Japanese and Regular Sweet potatoes are available from Livingston California using Medium size; jumbo size Garnet yams Promo item are also available from the same area.

7 Product Specifics Radishes: Coke Farms Organic Black Spanish, Purple Daikon and Watermelon Radish supplies and prices are steady. Faurot Ranch Easter Egg Radish supply will improve later this week- subbing Babe Farms as needed; Some sizing variance. Roots: Babe Farms conventionally grown 12ct Parsley Root is gapping for two weeks. Coke Farms Organic Celery Root, Jerusalem Artichokes and County Line Baby Turnips supplies are improving. Red Beets and Gold Beets are available from Washington and Mexico. Parsnip from Arizona and Turnips and Rutabagas are coming from Oregon. Salsify is available from Belgium year round. Spinach / Spring Mix: Conventional Baby Spinach is back in stock after gapping last week. Cello Spinach, Organic Baby and County Line Organic Bloomsdale Spinach also in stock. Conventional, Organic, Straight Salad Mix plus County Line Organic Spring Mix supplies are also in good supply now. Sprouts: New Natives Organic Sunflower Sprouts and Wheatgrass supplies and prices are steady. Peas Sprout supplies are limited due to cold/wet weather. Squash: MX grown Yellow Straightneck Squash, Medium and XF Zucchini Supplies have tightened and prices are up this week. We re also stocking Organic Zucchini. Acorn, Butternut, Kabocha and Spaghetti are available from Fresno County and Mexico. Tomatoes: MX grown Toybox Cherry Tomato supplies have tightened and prices are up this week. Tasti-Lee Organic Beefsteak, Cherry, & Organic Roma Tomatoes in stock. Mixed Heirlooms discontinued due to low demand. Tropical: Mango supply will continue to come from Ecuador this week using Kent variety. Pineapple supply remains steady from Hawaii and Costa Rica. Dragon Fruit is coming from Vietnam; Passion Fruit from Sand Diego; Pomegranates are available from Fresno and Lychee nut from South Africa.

8 News News: -Guittard Chocolate is out of their 38% blend until further notice. -Fiscalini cheese eta Guanciale is in stock. Amatriciana back on the menu! -Extreme weather across the country may cause delays in shipments of cheese and specialty items. New Items: -In stock, Hodo Soy tofu Curry and Five Spice Nuggets and Spicy and Sesame Yuba. All are sold in bulk packaging. -New Cheese! Grady s Wheel from Moonside Creamery. Part organic cow milk, part buffalo milk and washed in Death and Taxes Black Lager. -Now in stock: new olive oil sizes from California Olive Ranch. Extra Virgin in a one gallon jug #11478, Arbequina in 2.5 gallon lug #4911, and the 80/20 blend in a 2.5 gallon lug # Bragg s Amino Acids in a one gallon jug # Chevoo, a line of fresh chevre in infused olive oils. This is a local product in newly released food service size 2.3 lb tubs. Flavors include dill pollen and garlic, smoked salt and rosemary, and Aleppo pepper with lemon. -Udi s Gluten Free White #11533 and Whole Grain #11534 Sandwich Breads. Case size is 8x12oz. This comes frozen and only needs to thaw. -Gluten Free Spaghetti, Penne Rigate, and Farfalle made by Jovial, an Italian based company that works closely with small farms. ETA Specialty Season Black is the new black! Black Tahini will add flavor and drama to sauces, dressings, cookies, dips, noodles, etc. 8lb tub #11283