FRESH FACTS Your Weekly Market Update!

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Weekly Specialties Lychee Nuts Longan Fruit

Lychee Nuts Longan Fruit Sunflower Sprouts

Lemon Drop Melons Tuscan Melons Sour Grapes

Purple Wax Beans Baby Shiitake Mushrooms

4 Lb 8 Lb 6 Ct 5 Ct 9 Ct 11 Ct 3 Lb Unit

5 Kilo 8 Ct 11 Ct 18 Lb Case Flat 5 Lb Unit

Coming Soon: Charentais Melon, Star Fruit

Rose Apples Green Dragon Apples Sunchokes

PeeWee Potatoes Yellow Wax Beans Baby Leeks

1 Weekly Specialties Lychee Nuts Longan Fruit Golden Kiwi Fresh on the Market Golden Kiwi Lychee Nuts Longan Fruit Sunflower Sprouts Kumquats Spinach Bloomsdale Golden Kiss Melon Honey Kiss Melon Sugar Kiss Melon Summer Kiss Melon Romano Beans Baby Kale Quince Baby Zucchini w/ Flower Pink Lemonade Blueberries Yellow Dragon Fruit Lemon Drop Melons Tuscan Melons Sour Grapes Black Mission Figs Lychee Nuts (Mexico) Purple Wax Beans Baby Shiitake Mushrooms Dragon Beans Watermelon Radishes 11 Lb 5 Lb 4 Lb 8 Lb 6 Ct 5 Ct 9 Ct 11 Ct 3 Lb Unit Flat Clam Clams 2.5 Kilo 8 Ct 11 Ct 18 Lb Case Flat 5 Lb Unit Lb Sunflower Sprouts Spinach Bloomsdale Coming Soon: Charentais Melon, Star Fruit (Florida), Tamarillo (NZ) Tight / Limited Super Sweet 100s Yellow Tomatoes Purple Fingerlings Gapping Red Currants Hidden Rose Apples Green Dragon Apples Sunchokes Winding Down Cherimoya Kumquats Kumquats PeeWee Potatoes Yellow Wax Beans Baby Leeks Celery Root Buddha s Hand Mandarinquats Baby Kiwi Starfruit Elephant Garlic Persimmons Blood Oranges (Cali)

Crop Update Apples & Pears Quality has been good Red Delicious apples are in a demand exceeds supply situation, Granny Smiths

Supplies of Washington storage pears are winding down.

around the beginning of July. Avocados Supplies from MX are on the decline as we approach the end of their normal crop.

Markets are on the rise due to the limited volume from MX.

Mexico volume has been extremely limited due to the recent rains in central MX.

Overall quality is good and markets are active and high with the overall limited volume available.

The quality has remained really nice with decent crown size, minimal yellowing, or dehydration.

supplies. This has kept the market very competitive.

Blackberries supplies remain limited this week, but increasing gradually.

Overall quality continues to be good and consistent. Raspberry supplies are getting better.

2 Crop Update Apples & Pears Quality has been good Red Delicious apples are in a demand exceeds supply situation, Granny Smiths are in a supply exceeds demand situation keeping the market low. Gala and Fuji apples markets are good with moderate demand. Supplies of Washington storage pears are winding down. Chilean Packam and Bosc pears are coming to an end just in time for the California Bartlett and Red pear season to start up around the beginning of July. Avocados Supplies from MX are on the decline as we approach the end of their normal crop. California volume remains strong and should be in good supply through July. Quality is good. Markets are on the rise due to the limited volume from MX. Asparagus Supplies from California are on the decline as their season finishes. Mexico volume has been extremely limited due to the recent rains in central MX. Supplies from Peru are limited due to colder weather. Overall quality is good and markets are active and high with the overall limited volume available. Broccoli Broccoli market remains steady at current levels. Supplies are consistent but not abundant from all growing regions. The quality has remained really nice with decent crown size, minimal yellowing, or dehydration. Cauliflower Berries Cauliflower both the Salinas Valley and Santa Maria growing regions are reporting steady growth in supplies. This has kept the market very competitive. The quality has been exceptional with vibrant white color, minimal bruising / brown spotting. Blackberries supplies remain limited this week, but increasing gradually. Expect Salinas and Watsonville areas to continue to increase production and reach the first peak by middle of July. Overall quality continues to be good and consistent. Raspberry supplies are getting better. Expect to see improvements week over week as Salinas and Watsonville areas increase production. Strawberry industry turned around rather unexpectedly on Friday where the entire Salinas / Watsonville growing region lowered their harvest estimates by 30-40%. This has left strawberries in an unexpected supply gap. It is a combination of several factors that led to the sudden shift in supply. The holiday pull, decreased volumes, labor shortages and smaller size fruit due to varieties, have all contributed to this short term shortage. Blueberry Central California is now finishing up quickly and will be transitioning to the Pacific Northwest. Light harvest will start this week in Oregon and Washington and will improve moving forward.

Bell Peppers Green bell supplies are currently out of the Bakersfield area with supplies steady

Red and Yellow Bell volume is limited due to high heat in Coachella and growers have not started

Qualtiy is good Citrus Lemons: The Central Valley crop has finished.

Demand is strong, especially on the medium and smaller sizes of 140s/165s/200s.

We may see some relief with Chili starting in a couple weeks.

suppliers. A few shippers started the week sold out.

Look for pricing to be active throughout the week in both northern and southern California.

Leaf Lettuce: Overall this market is steady.

available. Red and green leaf, as well as butter, is steady as well in the marketplace.

Good supplies on romaine hearts will continue for the week.

up on the larger counts. Quality has been very good this storage season.

Supplies will transition from Bakersfield up to Stockton around the beginning of July.

guide. Oranges: California Navel crop is almost finished.

Valencia s are very nice and peaking on 88s/72s.

3 Bell Peppers Green bell supplies are currently out of the Bakersfield area with supplies steady and increasing. Red and Yellow Bell volume is limited due to high heat in Coachella and growers have not started in Bakersfield on reds/ golds. Market is active on reds/ golds, but lower on greens. Qualtiy is good Citrus Lemons: The Central Valley crop has finished. We will now depend on the Oxnard/Ventura area to get us through summer and early fall. Demand is strong, especially on the medium and smaller sizes of 140s/165s/200s. Demand exceeds supplies on theses sizes. We may see some relief with Chili starting in a couple weeks. Leaf Lettuce & Iceberg 100% California Product Iceberg Lettuce: This market is active with all suppliers. A few shippers started the week sold out. The gap in production of this commodity will continue throughout the week. Look for pricing to be active throughout the week in both northern and southern California. Good overall quality continues with slight mechanical and misshapen heads. Leaf Lettuce: Overall this market is steady. Multiple suppliers continue to seek orders on romaine, and sharp pricing continues to be available. Red and green leaf, as well as butter, is steady as well in the marketplace. The lack of school business has made these commodities readily available. Good supplies on romaine hearts will continue for the week. Potatoes The Russet storage crop is peaking mostly on smaller sizes, causing the market to firm up on the larger counts. Quality has been very good this storage season. California has good supplies of Reds, Golds, and Whites. Supplies will transition from Bakersfield up to Stockton around the beginning of July. Information is subject to daily weather and market fluctuations and is meant to be used as a guide. Oranges: California Navel crop is almost finished. By mid June packing will be done completely. California Valencia crop is increasing. Valencia s are very nice and peaking on 88s/72s. Small size fruit 113s/138s will be limited through the entire Valencia season. Tomatoes Tomato supplies are at the tail end out of mainland Mexico and transition back into California and Baja. California is slated to start production of gas greens mid-june and Baja has already start on the vine rips and roams. Quality remain good out of Mexico and prices are reasonable. Grape/Cherry tomatoes supplies in decent supply out of Baja. Onions Yellow onions are in a supply exceeds demand state, causing a low market on all sizes. Red and White onions have good demand with light supplies. Good quality on all varietals. Squash Baja, Santa Maria, and Fresno have good volume on both zucchini and yellow squash. Markets are slowly coming off and quality is good.

Amenities 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

ITEM PEARS 1339 Pears Asian 14-16 Count 8809 Pears Bosc, Single Layer 9814 Forelle Pears, Single Layer 2939 Baby Pears Asian ITEM TROPICAL / OTHER 1152 Baby Bananas Red 3916 Baby Bananas Yellow 1345

4 Amenities 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 CITRUS 9039 Minneola 2037 Tangerines 2037 Tangerines Clementine 1472 Tangerines Murcott 9040 Tangerines Satsuma 1333 Blood Orange ITEM PEARS 1339 Pears Asian Count 8809 Pears Bosc, Single Layer 9814 Forelle Pears, Single Layer 2939 Baby Pears Asian 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 6435 Lychee Nuts 1084 Hawaiian Papaya 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 9385 White Donut Peaches 7072 White Peaches 9805 Yellow Peaches 3111 White Nectarines 3112 Yellow Nectarines 1096 Black Plums 1362 Red Plums 1006 Apricots

5 Organics ITEMS Beets Red - 25 Lb Beets Gold - 25 Lb Chard Green - 24 Ct Collards - 24 Ct Leaf Butter - 24 Ct Parsley Curly - 30 Ct Turnips - 25 Lb Watermelon Radish - Black Spanish Radish -

Fuji, Pink Lady Grapefruit: Ruby, Red Pomelo, Pomelo John Givens Farms / Goleta (Organic) Red Dandilion Nantes Carrots Parsley Leeks Lettuce: Romaine, Red Leaf Kale: Black Lacinato, Green Curly

6 Farmer s Market Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery. Subject to Availability Arnett Orchards / Fresno Peaches: Donut, White, Yellow Lemons: Meyer Oranges: Blood, Navel, Cara Cara, Murcott Tangerines: Satsuma, Nova, Golden Nugget, Clementines Apples: Fuji, Pink Lady Grapefruit: Ruby, Red Pomelo, Pomelo 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 Kong Thao Blue Lake Beans Thai Rapini Sprouting Broccoli Thai Shallots Celery w/tops Green Onions Leeks Okra Leaf Japanese Sprouting Cauliflower Swiss Chard: Green, Red, Yellow Herbs: Cilantro, Curly Parsley, Flat Leaf Parsely, Dill, Lemongrass, Basil, Italian Sweet Basil Kale: Green, Purple and Black Mustard Greens: Curly and Flat Yams: Garnett, O Henry, Japanese Satsuma Basil: Italian Sweet, Thai, Opal, Lemon, Sprouting Broccoli Amaranth: Green, Red/Green

Frill Mustard Herbs: Curry Leaf, Persian Mint, Marjoram, Greek Oregano, Rosemary Kale: Spigarello, Curly Spigarello, Red & Green Dandelion Lettuces: Celtuce, Wood Sorrel Radishes: Easter Egg, French

7 Farmer s Market Weekly cutoff time is 9 AM Monday for Friday delivery. Subject to Availability Yellow Nectarines / Murray Family Farms Coleman Farms / Carpentaria Cardoon Flower: Radish, Calendula, Rapini, Parsley, Blue Borage, White Borage, Broccoli, Cilantro, Red Frill Mustard Herbs: Curry Leaf, Persian Mint, Marjoram, Greek Oregano, Rosemary Kale: Spigarello, Curly Spigarello, Red & Green Dandelion Lettuces: Celtuce, Wood Sorrel Radishes: Easter Egg, French Breakfast and Shunkyo Murray Family Farms / Bakersfield (Organic) Blueberries White Mulberries Green Apricots Flavorosa Plums Honey Rich Apriums Cherries: Brooks, Rainier and GG1 Peaches: White, Yellow Nectarines: White, Yellow Flower: Elberberry, Sweet Peas and Blueberries Leaves: All Spice, Hoja Santa, Banana, Fig, Grape Tutti Frutti / Lompoc (Organic) English Peas Leeks Zucchini Nantes Carrots Butternut Squash Torpedo Onions Mudd Creek / Santa Paula (Organic) Cara-Cara Oranges Mandaquats Nagami Kumquats Valencia Avocado: Bacon, Hass, Pinkerton Grapefruit: Star Ruby, Oro Blanco, Melogold, Red Union Lemons: Meyer, Lisbon Pommelo: Thong Dee, Tahitian Tangerines: Satsuma, Page and Daisy

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