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VEGETABLE Asparagus SOURCE MX, Peru February 15, 2013 Markets are strong as an unexpected dip in supplies from Mexico has affected markets. Conditions are expected to continue into next week. Broccoli supplies have improved as growing areas experience warmer weather. Markets are slightly stronger as expected from the next blast of cooler weather. Supplies are good with increasing demand. Quality is good. Market conditions are stable. Cauliflower supplies are plentiful. Markets are steady. Quality has improved. Markets are stable as demand levels off. Quality is good with occasional instances of blistering noted. Florida corn is harvesting with good quality reported. Cucumber markets have eased as supplies from Honduras increase. Quality remains good. Eggplant markets are steady with fair to good quality. Markets are stable. Quality is fair. Markets are steady. Good supplies. Iceberg markets have retreated even more over the last week. Supplies are stable with fair quality. Outer leaves have been affected and will affect the final weight of the product. All lettuces are showing fair quality with demand meeting supply conditions for processing. Leaf markets are relaxed more from last week. Quality has improved with the warmer weather from last week. Romaine supplies are meeting the demand and the market has relaxed a bit. Outer leaves that are poor quality are being removed before shipping creating lighter weights. Conditions are expected to remain for at least the remainder of the Yuma season. Spring mix quality has improved as a result of the warmer weather. The red leaf will be back in the mix. Stable supplies of most mushrooms with good quality. Markets have stabilized. Mexico has begun with light supplies. February is traditionally the slowest month for onion sales allowing more supply to be available. Good things come from Sysco

Broccoli

CA, FL, GT

Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Green Beans Herbs Lettuce Iceberg

FL CA, MX AZ, FL. FL FL HD FL, MX FL CA, FL, SA AZ

Lettuce FreshCut Lettuce Leaf, Green & Red Lettuce Romaine

AZ, MX AZ

AZ

Lettuce Spring Mix Mushrooms Onions

AZ CA, PA, CH WA,OR

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Onions Green Peas Snow Peppers Chiles Peppers Green Peppers Red & Gold Potatoes Russet Potatoes Red, White & Yukon Potatoes Yams Spinach Squash Yellow/Zucchini Tomatoes MX, CA GT, Peru FL FL, MX CA ID, CO, WI CN, ND MS, LA AZ FL, MX FL, MX Markets remain strong. These crops continue to try and catch up with demand due to continuing growing issues. Markets are stable after reacting to weather issues. Quality and volumes are steady with good quality being reported. Green Pepper markets are steady. Supplies from Florida and Mexico are good. Quality is good. Red and Yellow Pepper markets have stabilized. Quality is good. Markets are weak with good demand. Quality is good. Quality product has been arriving with good quality. Supplies are good with great quality. Supplies and quality have improved over the last week. Markets have stabilized with improved quality. Yellow Squash markets have eased. Zucchini Squash supplies are stable as Mexico determines crop damage. Good supplies coming from Florida and Mexico. Quality is good.

FRUIT Apples

SOURCE WA, NY

Avocado, Hass Bananas

MX Guatemala, Costa Rica MX Chile, MX MX, CA MX,FL, CA

Berries Blackberries Berries Blueberries Raspberries Berries Strawberries Citrus - Grapefruit

The Apple season continues with lower than average supplies. Normal supplies have a 50/50 split between larger (88ct) and smaller (113ct). This year the split is 80% larger, 20% smaller. Markets are slightly stronger as demand has increased. Quality is good. The supply has stabilized in the various growing regions. Color is approaching its seasonal challenge due to demand. Quality is good. Markets are stable as inclement weather in Mexico passed with minor interruption of supply. Quality is good. Markets are weaker as supplies improve. Good supplies and quality. Markets are active as West Coast rains limited the expected harvest. Minimal bruising has been reported. Florida berry markets are steady with good quality. Quality is good. Supplies are better on larger sizes.

FL, TX

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Citrus Lemons Citrus Limes Citrus Oranges Grapes CA,MX MX CA , Fl. Chile Good supplies and quality. Smaller size fruit is tight. Lighter supplies have caused markets to rise. Quality has been affected by rain in growing regions. Navel quality is good. Markets are stable. Availability on all sizes is good. Red Grape markets are stable as offshore volumes increase. However, Green Grape supplies tighter with occasional instances of amber color noted. Red Globes and Black Grapes are available. Quality and volume are fine. Cantaloupe markets are steady. Larger size fruit is more plentiful as we begin harvesting the newer crops. Quality is good. Honeydew supplies are stable as we experience a seasonal move to Honduras. Markets are steady. Supplies are tight as product arrives from Honduras and Mexico. Mexico is 40% lighter in volume than previous years. Quality is fair on seeded and seedless. Bosc, Anjou and Bartlett varieties are coming from Washington. Markets are stable with quality fruit. Supplies are consistent with good quality. Brix has been averaging 14% with average internal gold color.

Kiwifruit Melon Cantaloupe & Honeydew Melons Watermelon Pears Pineapple

IT GT, HN

HD, TX

WA Costa Rica

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