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Commodity Overview

Pumpkins offer steady sales throughout the fall months as shoppers use them both as décor and in baked goods. Keep up a steady stream of promotions from September through November to squeeze as much profit as you can out of this seasonal fruit.

PLUs

3130 jumbo
4734 mini
3134 pie pumpkin
4735 regular
3132 white
3133 white, mini

Varieties

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Orange Pumpkins
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White Pumpkins
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Sugar Pie Pumpkins
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Pink Pumpkins
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Fairy Tale Pumpkins
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

Facts

  • While many people think of pumpkins as a festive fall item, they may not consider the many health benefits they offer. Pumpkins’ high beta carotene content may provide protection against the effects of aging. Beta carotene has also been shown to help reduce the risks of cancer. Pump-kin is a good source of fiber, which aids in digestion, and they contain vitamin A, which is im-portant to keep eyes healthy.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for pumpkins: fat-free, saturated fat-free, cholesterol-free, a good source of fiber, a good source of vitamin C and an excellent source of vitamin A.

Sales Strategies

  • Cross-merchandise pumpkins with other fall holiday fare, including caramels, apples, apple ci-der, pie fixings and popcorn.
  • Pumpkins are a seasonal item, so make the most of them from September to December.
  • Fall: Start promoting pumpkins in September. Offer recipes and ideas for pumpkin-flavored baked goods. As Halloween draws near, promote large pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns and small pumpkins for decorating. After Halloween, offer specials on pie pumpkins all the way through Christmas as pumpkin pie is a holiday staple.
  • Promote pumpkins as both an ornamental item as well as an ingredient. Offer recipes and prepa-ration tips along with decorating ideas.

Dynamic Displays

  • Carry a variety of sizes and shapes of pumpkins during the peak season around the fall holi-days. This appeals to consumers looking for pie and decorating pumpkins as well as those search-ing for the perfect jack-o-lantern.
  • Make sure you don’t pack pumpkins so tightly that their stems break off. Stems are crucial for jack-o-lantern carvers.
  • Create an outdoor pumpkin patch to draw consumers into your store. Use hay bales and corn stalks to create a farm fresh feeling. A pumpkin patch makes pumpkins easier to look at for con-sumers looking for that perfect large pumpkin for carving.
  • Include pie pumpkins and gourds on your display as a way to encourage extra sales for those looking to decorate for the holidays.

Food Service

  • Pumpkin-flavored items are popular, so use pumpkins in muffins, pies and breads during the fall.
  • Pumpkin adds moisture and can be substituted for oil in some recipes to reduce the fat content.
  • Pumpkin seeds are popular among health-conscious customers. Roast the seeds and include them in salads and on salad bars.
  • Create a festive flair to the table by hollowing out a small pumpkin and using it as a bowl for soup or salad.

In the Backroom

Shipping
1,000-lb. bins 50-lb. cartons/crates/sacks 25-lb. bushel cartons/crates 12-lb. each RPC – not available Decorative Bulk bins Semi bins Field bins Eating/pie 11/9-bushel crates/cabbage carts/sacks Mini ½ to 5/8-bushel crates, 40 lb. standard count

Grades
U.S. No. 1

Handling
Temperature: 50 to 60 F (10 to 15.6 C) Relative humidity: 50-75% Mist: no Typical shelf life: 84 to 160 days Susceptible to chilling injury (Damage sometimes is not apparent until produce is returned to a warmer temperature.) Pumpkins do not store as well as squash. Loss of moisture reduces quality and temperatures about 60 F (15.6 C) make respiration rates too high, resulting in weight loss. Keep pumpkins dry with plenty of air circulation.

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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Phone:
+1 215-336-2900
Fax:
+1 215-755-6757
Website:
www.mlevinco.com
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
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Green Life Farms LLC

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
La Quinta, 92253 California
Phone:
+1 760-779-8800
Fax:
+1 760-779-8001
Website:
www.greenlifefarms.com
Commodities:
Melons (2), Cooking Vegetables (8)
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Coosemans LA Inc

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Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021 California
Phone:
+1 213-689-1551
Fax:
+1 213-689-1583
Website:
www.coosemansla.com
Commodities:
Berries (5), Citrus (3), Deciduous Fruit (2)
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Dionisio Produce & Farms LLC

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Pueblo, 81006 Colorado
Phone:
+1 719-948-3194
Website:
dionisioproduce.com
Commodities:
Melons (1), Cooking Vegetables (6)
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Sunterra Distribution LLC

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Dallas, 75201 Texas
Phone:
+1 469-547-6161
Website:
www.sunterraproduce.com
Commodities:
Berries (10)
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JW Farms Organic Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Phone:
+1 831-288-0505
Fax:
+1 831-288-0575
Website:
jwfarms.com
Commodities:
Berries (10)
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Ruhlig Farms LLC

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Carleton, 48117 Michigan
Phone:
+1 734-587-2884
Fax:
+1 734-587-2884
Website:
ruhligfarms.weebly.com
Commodities:
Melons (1), Cooking Vegetables (8), Salad Vegetables (1)
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

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Business Type:
Exporter
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Phone:
+1 213-627-8736 - Ext. 1330
Website:
www.valleyproduce.com
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
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JW Farms Organic Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Berries:
Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Esscalo HQ

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Business Type:
Broker, Exporter, Importer
Location HQ:
San Antonio, 78258 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks, Parsley Root
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Jacobs Farm Del Cabo

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Santa Cruz, 95060 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Beans, Garlic, Herbs, Onions, Bulb, Onions, Sweet, Peppers, Chili, Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter
Salad Vegetables:
Cucumbers
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Cayuga Produce Inc

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Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
King Ferry, 13081 New York
Cooking Vegetables:
Cabbage, Corn, Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Green Beans
Salad Vegetables:
Cucumbers, Radishes
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Green Life Farms LLC

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Marketing & Advertising
Location HQ:
La Quinta, 92253 California
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Honeydew
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Kale
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

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Business Type:
Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Processor
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
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UNFI Produce - West Division

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Business Type:
Broker, Shipper
Location HQ:
Vernon, 90058 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Figs
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Coosemans LA Inc

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Business Type:
Shipper, Importer
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Lemons, Limes, Oranges
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Asian Pears
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Dionisio Produce & Farms LLC

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Pueblo, 81006 Colorado
Melons:
Watermelon
Cooking Vegetables:
Cabbage, Pumpkins, Squash, Winter, Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Green Acorn Squash
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Turek Farms

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
King Ferry, 13081 New York
Cooking Vegetables:
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Greens, Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Green Beans








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