October 2017
This is the regular newsletter to those connected to Kegel's Produce. We appreciate our customers, our vendors, and all those who support us. Enjoy our latest edition and feel free to contact us with questions, comments, and/or other feedback!
2017 Lancaster County Heart Walk
We didn't just walk...we heart walked!
Nearly 1 million Americans at 305 events across the country walked to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Kegel's Produce participated in the 2017 Lancaster County Heart Walk, raising $2,889. The Lancaster Heart Walk raised over $300,000 to date, which surpasses this year's goal.
IPC Potato Harvest Tour
A "mashing" good time at the Potato Harvest...
Kegel’s Produce's Ben Burchfield (Business Development Manager) had the unique opportunity to witness the Annual Idaho Potato Harvest in Idaho hosted by the Idaho Potato Commission. Visitors got to tour 7 different potato packing operations, and also tour the Idahoan manufacturing plant to see how fresh Idaho potatoes are turned into delicious dehydrated products! They met some great growers, saw some very high tech and efficient packing sheds, and watched the potatoes harvested straight from the ground get packed into boxes to ship out that same day. The sheer amount of potatoes harvested at this time of year is mind boggling.! One thing is for sure: these folks know what they are doing! 
Hurricane Irma Update
Farmers and Wholesalers alike are struggling to bounce back from the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Crops have been damaged and flooding has held up production. Over the next few weeks the weather should remain favorable for growing/harvesting. We will continue to be impacted by the lasting effects of Irma for the next few months.  

West Coast Weather and its Effects on You
California has experienced severe weather over the last two weeks including rain, high humidity and wind. In addition, there has been several heat waves that have impacted the crops. This effects items like lettuces, broccoli, carrots, spinach etc… 
Citrus
historically low supply, availability low- lasting effects from Hurricane Irma

Lettuce (Iceberg & Romaine)
Quality issues for the next few weeks. The higher temps in California are causing heat damage to most lettuce products. We expect things to improve over the next several weeks 

Broccoli
As with lettuce, there has been major heat damage. Supply has been lower than normal. 

Sno & Snap peas
tight markets 

Green beans
extremely tight market expected to last through November. 
Featured Products for November 2017
Fruit Baskets
Small (approx. 12lbs) (KP 10098) - $25
Medium (approx. 20lbs) (KP 10099) - $40
Large (approx. 30lbs) (KP 10100) - $55

Place all orders through Dawnne Monka (DMonka@kegels.com) or x609.
5 Pound Stuffing Mix
50/50 Blend of diced onions & diced celery (KP 13170)
5 Pound Butternut Squash
Cubed ¾ to 1 inch (KP 13096)
Diced ⅜ to ½ inch (KP 13095) 
Peeled (KP 10812)
Holiday Hours
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Kegel's Produce will be closed on the following days in order to allow our staff to spend time with their family and friends during the holiday season. Please plan your orders appropriately.

Thanksgiving
Offices will close at 3pm on Wednesday, November 22.
Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23. No deliveries this day.


Christmas
Offices will be closed on Monday, December 25. No deliveries this day.


New Years
Offices will be closed on Monday, January 1. No deliveries this day.