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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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Vegfresh Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler, Processor
Location HQ:
Toronto, M9L 2V4 Ontario
Berries:
Blueberries, Cranberries
Citrus:
Lemons, Oranges
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples
Tropical Fruit:
Bananas
Cooking Vegetables:
Onions, Bulb, Potatoes, Pumpkins
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell
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Eckler Produce & Greenhouse

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Retailer
Location HQ:
Niles, 49120 Michigan
Cooking Vegetables:
Pumpkins
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Knaebe Orchard

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Rogers City, 49779 Michigan
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples
Cooking Vegetables:
Pumpkins
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Sycamore Spring Orchard

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Retailer
Location HQ:
Jonestown, 17038 Pennsylvania
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Cooking Vegetables:
Pumpkins
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Schantz Farm & Greenhouses LLC

Overview (0)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Retailer, Nursery/Florist
Location HQ:
Zionsville, 18092 Pennsylvania
Cooking Vegetables:
Pumpkins
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Weed Farms

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Retailer
Location HQ:
Malbro , 12543 New York
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Pears
Stone Fruit:
Nectarines, Peaches, Plums
Cooking Vegetables:
Pumpkins
Salad Vegetables:
Tomatoes
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Behling Orchards

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Mexico, 13114 New York
Berries:
Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Cooking Vegetables:
Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter
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Rose Hill Farm

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Red Hook, 12571 New York
Berries:
Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples
Stone Fruit:
Apricots, Cherries, Peaches
Cooking Vegetables:
Pumpkins
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G And S Orchards

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Macedon, 14502 New York
Berries:
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Pears
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Cooking Vegetables:
Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter
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King Orchards

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Kewadin, 49648 Michigan
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Pears
Stone Fruit:
Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums
Cooking Vegetables:
Corn, Pumpkins, Squash, Summer








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