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WASHINGTON, DC 5-MAR-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News
Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA
Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199
Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.
Basis of Sale Definitions:
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.
Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2012 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Prices include some 1/2 dry
pint containers. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries 8.00-12.00 mostly
9.00-10.00 some high as 14.00
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 26.00-28.00
some 29.00-30.00 occasional higher and lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 occasional lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
10.00-12.00 occasional higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 21.25-23.25 mostly 21.25-22.25 occasional higher and
lower 36s 21.25-24.25 mostly 22.25-23.25 40s 21.25-24.25 mostly 22.25-23.25 48s
24.25-26.25 mostly 25.25 60s 24.25-26.25 mostly 24.25-25.25 70s 19.25-22.25
mostly 20.25-21.25 84s 15.25-17.25 mostly 16.25-17.25 occasional higher
ORANGE-SAN DIEGO COUNTIES & COACHELLA DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling.
Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 12.00-14.00
occasional higher
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2012 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling.
Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 24.00-26.00 occasional
higher
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets med-lge 16.00-18.00
occasional higher flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly
14.00 occasional higher ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
26.00-28.00 occasional lower
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
NEW YORK
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. McIntosh includes some Acey Mac.
cartons tray pack Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 80s 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 88s
26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 100s 24.00-30.00 mostly 26.00 Rome U.S. ExFcy 80s
24.00-25.00 some 28.00 88s 24.00-25.00 some 28.00 100s 24.00-25.00 some
28.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s 35.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 few higher 88s
35.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 few higher 100s 34.00-38.00 mostly 36.00 occasional
higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s 32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 few
higher and lower 88s 32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 100s
30.00-33.00 mostly 32.00 few higher cartons cell pack Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s
35.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 few higher 88s 35.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 few higher
100s 34.00-38.00 mostly 36.00 occasional higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s
32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 88s 32.00-36.00 mostly
34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 100s 32.00-33.00 mostly 32.00 few higher
cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-29.00
mostly 24.00-24.50 some 19.00-21.00 Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
25.00-29.00 mostly 25.00-28.00 some 19.00-24.00 Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 21.00-24.00 mostly
22.00-23.00 occasional higher and lower Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
24.00-29.00 mostly 27.00-29.00 few higher Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
24.00-29.00 mostly 25.00-28.00
INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (VA, WV, MD, PA)
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
U.S. ExFcy 72s 25.00-27.00 occas higher and lower 80s 25.00-27.00 occas
higher and lower 88s 25.00-27.00 occas higher and lower 100s 25.00-27.00
occas higher and lower Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 72s 25.00-27.00 80s
25.00-27.00 88s 25.00-27.00 100s 25.00-27.00 Cameo U.S. ExFcy 80s 27.00 88s
27.00 cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
22.00-25.00 occas higher Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-25.00
occas higher Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-25.00 Red Rome
U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-23.00 occas higher Cameo U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-25.00
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
BRAZIL IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PAPAYA: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Brazil by
Air and Boat. 3.5 kg containers Solo Type Golden 7s 12.50-14.00 mostly
12.50-13.00 8s 12.50-14.00 mostly 12.50-13.00 9s 12.50-14.00 mostly 12.50-13.00
10s 12.50-14.00 mostly 12.50-13.00 12s 12.50-14.00 mostly 12.50-13.00
BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 7-9S SLIGHTLY LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s 5.00-5.50 occas higher 8s 5.00-5.50 occas higher
9s 5.00-5.50 occas higher 10s 5.50-5.75 few 6.00 12s 5.50-5.75 few 6.00
BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s
5.00-5.50 occas higher and lower 8s 5.00-5.50 occas higher and lower 9s
5.00-5.50 few 5.75-6.00 10s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00-6.25 12s 6.00-6.50 mostly
6.00-6.25
BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. PERU cartons 1 layer Kent 7s
6.00-6.50 occas higher 8s 6.00-6.50 occas higher 9s 6.00-6.50 10s 6.00-6.75
mostly 6.50-6.75 few 5.50 12s 6.00-6.75 mostly 6.50-6.75 few 5.50
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s open market supply in
too few hands to quote 12s open market supply in too few hands to quote 15s
open market supply in too few hands to quote oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size)
open market supply in too few hands to quote
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s Open market supply in
too few hands to quote 6s Open market supply in too few hands to quote 8s
Open market supply in too few hands to quote
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA. cartons 1
layer golden ripe 5s 10.50-11.00 few higher occas lower 6s 10.50-11.00 few
higher occas lower 7s 10.50-11.00 mostly 11.00 few higher occas lower 8s
8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50 occas lower
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET 12S SLIGHTLY
HIGHER; 9S ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra
Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s 14.95-15.95 mostly 14.95 12s 14.95-15.95 15s
Open market supply in too few hands to quote 18s Open market supply in too
few hands to quote oversized 1/2 cartons 6s (5 size) Open market supply in
too few hands to quote 9s (6 size) 14.95-15.95 mostly 14.95
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s open market supply
in too few hands to quote 6s open market supply in too few hands to quote 8s
open market supply in too few hands to quote oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size)
open market supply in too few hands to quote
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA, AND PANAMA Extra Services Included. flat cartons Red Flesh
Seedless Miniature 6s 12.00-13.00 occas higher and lower 8s 12.00-13.00 occas
higher and lower 9s 12.00-13.00 occas higher and lower 10s 10.00-11.00
cartons 3s per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb avg .40 cartons 4s per lb
Red Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb avg .42 occas higher and lower cartons 5s per
lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb avg .42 occas higher and lower
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. NICARAGUA FIRST
REPORT flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 6.00 occas lower 8s 6.00 occas lower 9s
6.00 occas lower 10s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.50 12s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.50
---PAPAYA: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide
range of quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 15.00-16.00 occas
higher and lower 9s 15.00-16.00 occas higher and lower 10s 15.00-16.00 occas
higher and lower 12s 15.00-16.00 occas higher and lower 13s 15.00-16.00 occas
higher and lower 14s 14.00-15.00 15s 14.00-15.00 occas higher and lower
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA,
ECUADOR, HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 6s
10.50-11.00 mostly 11.00 7s 10.50-11.00 mostly 11.00 8s 8.00-9.00 mostly 9.00
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s Open market supply in
too few hands to quote 12s Open market supply in too few hands to quote 15s
Open market supply in too few hands to quote 18s Open market supply in too
few hands to quote oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) Open market supply in
too few hands to quote
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s Open market supply in
too few hands to quote 6s Open market supply in too few hands to quote 8s
Open market supply in too few hands to quote
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1
layer golden ripe 5s 11.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher 6s 11.00-12.00
mostly 11.00 occas higher 7s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher 8s
9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF FREEPORT-GALVESTON-HOUSTON, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 occas higher 6s 11.00 occas higher 7s 11.00 occas
higher 8s 9.00-10.00 occas higher
ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped
Williams 60 sz 30.00-34.00 mostly 32.00 some 28.00 70 sz 30.00-34.00 mostly
32.00 some 28.00 80 sz 30.00-34.00 mostly 32.00 some 28.00 90 sz 28.00-30.00
some 26.00 100 sz 26.00-28.00 some 24.00 110 sz 24.00-26.00 some 22.00 120 sz
22.00-24.00 some 20.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 some 18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with
lids med-lge 18.00-20.00 some 16.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00
occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
16.00-18.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer
lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond 6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00
SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Sugraone exlge 18.00-20.00 occasional higher
fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge 16.00-18.00
occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med
14.00-16.00 occasional higher and lower fr cond 6.00-10.00 poorer lower ord
cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Flame Seedless exlge
18.00-20.00 occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer
lower lge 16.00-18.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00
poorer lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond 6.00-10.00 ord cond
2.00-4.00 poorer lower sml 12.00-14.00 fr cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower, SOME
ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Black Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00
med 16.00-18.00 Red Globe exlge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 med 16.00-18.00 sml 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00
---NECTARINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET BARELY STEADY. Mostly Big Boy, May
Glo, Royal Glo and Early John. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow
Flesh Varieties 30s 16.00-18.00 40s 14.00-16.00 42s 14.00-16.00 44s
14.00-16.00 48s 12.00-14.00 50s 12.00-14.00 52s 12.00-14.00 54s 10.00-12.00
56s 10.00-12.00
---PEACHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly Early Majestic.
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 30s 16.00-18.00
few 20.00 40s 14.00-16.00 few 18.00 42s 14.00-16.00 few 18.00 44s 14.00-16.00
few 18.00 48s 12.00-14.00 few 16.00 50s 12.00-14.00 few 16.00 52s 12.00-14.00
few 16.00 54s 10.00-12.00 few 14.00 56s 10.00-12.00 few 14.00
---PLUMS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. SOME ALL SIZES AND
VARIETIES SHIPPED CONSIGNED. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Fortune 40s
12.00-14.00 44s 12.00-14.00 48s 10.00-12.00 50s 10.00-12.00 54s 8.00-10.00
56s 8.00-10.00 60s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 Saphire 40s 12.00-14.00 44s
12.00-14.00 48s 10.00-12.00 occasional higher 50s 10.00-12.00 56s 8.00-10.00
8 kg containers Saphire 60 sz 10.00-12.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 some 18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 22.00-24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 some 16.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 some 18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 22.00-24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 some 16.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 some 18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 22.00-24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 some 16.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00
occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond
4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond 6.00-10.00
ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Sugraone exlge 18.00-20.00
occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond
4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond 6.00-10.00
ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Flame Seedless exlge
18.00-20.00 occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer
lower lge 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord
cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond
6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Crimson
Seedless exlge 22.00-24.00 occasional higher lge 20.00-22.00 occasional
higher med 18.00-20.00 occasional higher Black Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00 lge
16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 med 14.00-16.00 Red Globe exlge 18.00-20.00 some
16.00 lge 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 some 14.00 med 14.00-16.00 some 12.00
Autumn Royal exlge 24.00-26.00 lge 22.00-24.00 med 20.00-22.00 Perlon exlge
22.00-24.00 occasional higher lge 20.00-22.00 occasional higher med
18.00-20.00 occasional higher
---NECTARINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly Big Boy, Early
John, May Glo, Royal Glo cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh
Varieties 40s 14.00-16.00 some 12.00 48s 12.00-14.00 some 10.00 52s
10.00-12.00 some 8.00 56s 10.00 some 8.00 8 kg containers Various Yellow
Flesh Varieties 60 sz 12.00-14.00 some 10.00
---PEACHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly Early Majestic
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 40s 14.00-16.00
48s 12.00-14.00 52s 10.00-12.00 56s 10.00
---PLUMS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. SOME ALL SIZES AND
VARIETIES SHIPPED CONSIGNED. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Fortune 40s
12.00-14.00 some 10.00 44s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 48s 10.00-12.00
mostly 10.00 some 8.00 50s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 some 8.00 54s 8.00-10.00
mostly 8.00 some 6.00 56s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 some 6.00 Saphire 40s
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 some 8.00 48s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 some 8.00 52s
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 some 6.00 60s 8.00-10.00 some 6.00 8 kg containers
Saphire 60 sz 8.00-10.00 some 6.00 70 sz 8.00-10.00 some 6.00 78 sz 8.00
some 6.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PEARS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped
Bartlett 60 sz 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 70 sz 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 80 sz
24.00-26.00 90 sz 24.00-26.00 100 sz 22.00-24.00 110 sz 20.00-22.00 120 sz
18.00-20.00
ITALY IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers
loose Hayward 25 sz 16.00-18.00 27 sz 16.00-18.00 30 sz 15.00-17.00 33 sz
15.00-17.00 36 sz 14.00-16.00 39 sz 14.00-16.00 42 sz 13.00-15.00 45 sz
13.00-15.00
PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 8 kg containers bagged
Thompson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 occaasional lower lge 18.00-20.00
occaasional lower med 16.00-18.00 occaasional lower Sugraone exlge 20.00-22.00
occaasional lower lge 18.00-20.00 occaasional lower med 16.00-18.00
occaasional lower Red Globe exlge 18.00-20.00 lge 16.00-18.00 med 14.00-16.00
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
CENTRAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LEMONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in prices. 7/10 bushel
cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 14.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-15.80 occasional
higher/lower 95s 14.75-17.80 occasional higher/lower 115s 14.75-17.80 few
lower occasional higher 140s 14.75-17.80 mostly 15.75-17.80 occasional
higher/lower 165s 15.75-18.80 mostly 15.75-17.80 200s 14.75-18.80 mostly
15.75-18.80 235s 12.75-15.30 mostly 12.75-14.80 occasional higher Shprs Choice
75s 9.75-13.80 mostly 10.75-12.80 few 8.75-9.30 95s 10.75-13.80 mostly
10.75-12.80 few 8.75-10.30 115s 10.75-14.30 mostly 10.75-13.80 few 9.75-9.80
140s 12.75-15.30 mostly 12.75-14.80 occasional higher/lower 165s 12.75-15.80
mostly 13.75-15.80 occasional higher/lower 200s 12.75-17.30 mostly 12.75-15.80
occasional lower 235s 10.75-13.80 mostly 10.75-12.80 occasional higher Uncl
(Standard) 140s 10.75-12.80 occasional higher 165s 10.75-13.80 occasional
higher 200s 11.75-13.80 occasional higher ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs
1st Grade 75s 22.30-27.80 95s 22.30-28.80 mostly 22.30-26.80 115s 22.30-28.80
mostly 22.30-26.80 140s 20.30-26.80 mostly 20.30-24.80 occasional lower
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPEFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 7/10
bushel cartons Marked Rio Star Texas Fancy 27s 22.50-24.80 mostly 24.35-24.80
32s 17.50-18.80 36s 11.50-12.80 40s 9.35-9.80 48s 8.35-8.80 56s 7.35-7.80
Texas Choice 27s 12.10-14.00 one label 20.50 32s 12.00-12.10 one label 15.50
36s 8.50-10.50 mostly 8.50 40s 7.50-8.50 48s 7.10-7.50
---ORANGES: SUPPLY LIGHT. Extra services included. Supplies of Early
Varieties and Valencia in too few hands to establish a market.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s 10.35-13.00
mostly 11.35-12.35 occasional higher 6s 10.35-13.00 mostly 11.35-12.35
occasional higher 8s 10.35-12.35 occasional higher and lower
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
Wide range in quality.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 20S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Crossings include light volumes of Haden and Tommy Atkins varieties. Wide range
in quality. cartons 1 layer Ataulfo 14s 8.50-9.95 mostly 9.00-9.50 16s
7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 18s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 20s 5.50-7.50 mostly
6.50-7.00 22s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-7.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LIMES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40
lb cartons Seedless Type 110s 28.00-30.00 few 32.00 occasional higher 150s
28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 occasional higher 175s 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00
occasional higher 200s 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 occasional higher 230s
26.00-28.00 occasional higher 250s 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occasional
higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
price. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s .44-.48 mostly .46 few .42 5s .44-.48
mostly .46 few .42 6s .44-.46 occasional higher and lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 16.00-17.00
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY . DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.50-9.00 mostly 9.00 few
high as 9.50 6s 8.50-9.00 mostly 9.00 few high as 9.50 7s 8.50-9.00 mostly 9.00
few high as 9.50 8s 8.50-9.00 few high as 9.50
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND ATAULFO LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Wide range in quality. flats 1 layer Haden 6s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 7s
5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 8s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 9s 5.50-6.25 mostly 6.00 10s
5.50-6.00 12s 5.25-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 Tommy Atkins 6s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.75-6.00 7s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.75-6.00 8s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.75-6.00 9s
5.00-6.50 mostly 5.75-6.00 10s 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.75-6.00 Ataulfo 14s 7.00-9.50
mostly 8.00 16s 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.00-7.50 18s 5.50-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 20s
5.50-7.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 22s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 24s 5.00-7.00 mostly
5.00-5.50
SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SHIPPERS FIRST GRADE 48-72S SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s
14.75-15.80 mostly 14.75-14.80 few 13.75-14.30 few higher 56s 14.75-15.80
mostly 14.75-14.80 few 13.75-14.30 few higher 72s 10.75-12.80 mostly
11.75-12.80 few higher 88s 8.75-9.80 mostly 8.75-8.80 113s 7.25-8.80 mostly
7.75-7.80 few lower 138s 6.75-7.80 Shprs Choice 48s 9.75-10.80 56s 9.75-10.80
72s 8.75-10.30 mostly 8.75-9.80 88s 7.75-8.80 occasional higher/lower 113s
6.75-7.80 mostly 6.75-7.30 138s 6.75-7.80 mostly 6.75-7.30 ORGANIC 7/10 bushel
cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 16.30-20.80 occasional higher/lower 56s
16.30-20.80 occasional higher/lower 72s 16.30-20.80 mostly 16.30-18.80
occasional higher/lower 88s 14.30-18.80
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
YAKIMA VALLEY & WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
WAExFcy 72s 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear
20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 occas higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00
occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 occas higher & lower
88s 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly
22.00 occas higher & lower 100s 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 occas higher & lower 113s 18.00-20.00
mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 occas higher & lower
125s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00
occas higher & lower Golden Delicious WAExFcy 72s 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few
lower occas higher fineappear 24.00 few higher & lower 80s 22.00-24.00 mostly
22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 24.00 few higher & lower 88s
22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 24.00 few higher &
lower 100s 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
22.00-24.00 few lower occas higher 113s 20.00 few lower occas higher
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher 125s 20.00 few lower occas
higher fineappear 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher Fuji WAExFcy 64s
20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occas
higher 72s 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 26.00-28.00 few
lower occas higher 80s 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
26.00-28.00 few lower occas higher 88s 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher
fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occas higher 100s 18.00-20.00 few lower
occas higher fineappear 22.00-24.00 few lower occas higher 113s 18.00-20.00
few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower Granny Smith
WAExFcy 72s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 few higher 80s
24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 few higher 88s 24.00-26.00 few
higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 few higher 100s 24.00-26.00 few higher
fineappear 28.00-30.00 few higher 113s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear
28.00 few higher & lower 125s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 28.00 few
higher & lower Gala WAExFcy 72s 28.00-30.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 80s 28.00-30.00 few lower occas higher
fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 88s 28.00-30.00 few lower occas
higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 100s 26.00 few lower occas
higher fineappear 28.00 few lower occas higher 113s 24.00-26.00 few lower
occas higher fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occas higher 125s 22.00-24.00
few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 Braeburn WAExFcy 72s 20.00 few
higher fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 80s 20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 88s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 100s 18.00 fineappear 20.00 few
higher & lower 113s 18.00 fineappear 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower 125s
18.00 few higher & lower cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious WAExFcy 2
1/2" min 22.00-24.00 few higher occas lower Golden Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2"
min fineappear 22.00-24.00 few higher occas lower Granny Smith WAExFcy 2 1/2"
min fineappear 28.00-30.00 few higher Gala WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-26.00
fineappear 26.00-28.00 few higher cartons 8 5-lb film bags Fuji WAExFcy 3" min
fineappear 26.00-28.00 ORGANIC cartons tray pack Fuji WAExFcy 88s fineappear
30.00-32.00 few higher 100s fineappear 26.00-28.00 few higher Gala WAExFcy
88s 34.00-36.00 few higher fineappear 36.00-38.00 few higher & lower 100s
30.00-32.00 few higher & lower fineappear 32.00-34.00 few higher & lower
---PEARS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S.
One 70s 24.00-26.00 few higher occas lower 80s 24.00-26.00 few higher occas
lower 90s 24.00-26.00 few higher occas lower 100s 24.00-26.00 few higher
occas lower 110s 24.00-26.00 few higher occas lower 120s 24.00-26.00 few
higher & lower 135s 24.00 few higher & lower 150s 22.00-24.00 few higher &
lower Bosc U.S. One 70s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00 occas higher & lower fineappear
30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 80s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00 occashigher &
lower fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 90s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00
occas higher & lower fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 100s
20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 few 26.00 occas higher
110s 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 22.00-24.00 few higher &
lower 120s 18.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 20.00 few lower occas
higher ORGANIC 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S. One 80s 40.00-42.00 few
higher 90s 40.00-42.00 few higher 100s 36.00-38.00 few higher
WA_FV102
WASHINGTON, DC 5-MAR-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News
Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA
Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199
Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.
Basis of Sale Definitions:
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.
Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.
BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MEDIUM MODERATE, LARGE LIGHT. MARKET MEDIUM SLIGHTLY HIGHER,
LARGE STEADY. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-9.00 few lower 50 lb
sacks Round Green Type lge 4.00-4.75 occasional 5.00 bins per lb Round Green
Type lge .07-.08 occasional higher and lower
COLUMBIA Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---GREENS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is issued
on Tuesdays and Thursdays cartons bunched Kale 24s 10.00-11.75 cartons loose
Mustard 9.00-10.00 Turnip Tops 9.00-10.00 various containers bunched Collard
6s 9.00-10.00 occas lower various containers loose Collard 9.00
---ONIONS GREEN: Supply insufficient to quote.This report is issued on Tuesdays
and Thursdays.
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THRU CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 28 POUND CARTONS SLIGHTLY LOWER, 11
POUND CARTONS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Many shipments booked at
previously committed prices. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge
29.75-32.75 mostly 30.75 occasional higher and lower std 29.75-32.75 mostly
30.75 occasional higher and lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge
13.75-14.75 occasional higher and lower std 13.75-14.75 occasional higher and
lower
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA 5 lb
cartons Haricot Vert (French Type) 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas higher
---OKRA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. HONDURAS, GUATEMALA, 1/2 bushel
cartons sml-med 18.00-21.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY SNOW PEAS LIGHT. DEMAND SNOW PEAS VERY GOOD; SUGAR SNAP
MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. GUATEMALA. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed
18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 occas low as 16.00-17.00 occas high as 21.00-22.00
Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 occas low as 7.00-8.00 occas
higher
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. HONDURAS, few from
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 28.00 occas higher fr qual
22.00-24.00 few 20.00 lge 18.00-20.00 cartons 24s 12.00-14.00 mostly
12.00-13.00
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
Includes palletizing and precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type
Handpicked 24.85-26.85 few higher Machine Picked 24.85-26.95 few higher
previous commitments 20.85
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 12.35
occas higher White 4-4 1/2 dz 14.35 occas higher Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 12.35
occas higher
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 14.35-18.95 mostly 14.35-16.35 occas
higher fr qual 6.00-9.00 mostly 6.00-8.00 occas higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET GREEN
HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Green jbo 8.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-10.35 occas lower exlge 8.00-12.95
mostly 10.00-10.35 lge 8.00-10.95 mostly 8.00-9.35 occas lower med supplies
insufficient to quote irreg sz fr qual 6.00-8.95 mostly 7.00-7.35 occas lower
previous commitments high as 10.85 11 lb cartons Red jbo fineappear 14.95
exlge fineappear 14.95 Yellow jbo fineappear 18.95 exlge fineappear 18.95
Orange jbo fineappear 16.95 exlge fineappear 16.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Finger Hot
7.00-10.35 mostly 7.35-8.35 Hungarian Wax 12.00-12.85 Jalapeno 12.00-14.85
mostly 14.00-14.35 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles 10.00-12.85 mostly
10.00-12.00 Jalapeno 24.00-24.85 mostly 24.00-24.35 occas higher Long Hot
10.00-14.35 mostly 10.00-12.00 Serrano few 20.35
---SQUASH: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET. Cool
overnight weekend temperatures delaying crop maturity.
---TOMATOES: DEMAND GOOD. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Mature
Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 13.95 6x6 sz 15.95 6x7 sz 15.95 U.S.
Two 5x6 sz 11.95-12.95 6x6 sz 13.95-14.95 6x7 sz 13.95-14.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 7.95-8.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Includes
palletizing and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 9.95-10.95 one
label 12.95 20 lb cartons loose 17.95-18.95 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers
with lids 16.95-17.95 some 18.95, previous commitments 15.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 13.95 lge 12.95 med 11.95
NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND ROUND GREEN VERY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Precooling included. Round Green type, most sales made on previous commitments
with some new sales. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 9.00-10.00 previous
commitments 8.00-8.50 occas higher Red Type med 12.00-14.00 occas lower 50 lb
sacks White lge 7.00-8.00 occas lower 45 lb cartons Savoy Type med 12.00-14.00
occas lower
SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling Included. cartons 2
dz 14.95-16.95 one label 20.95 2 1/2 dz 14.95-16.95 one label 20.95 3 dz
14.95-16.95 one label 19.95 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 16.95-17.95 mostly
16.95 one label 18.95
---ENDIVE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Precooling Included. Prices for 1 1/9 bushel containers include some 14 and 16
count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 10.95 24s 12.95
---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Precooling included. Prices for 1 1/9 bushel containers include some 14 and 16
count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 10.95 occas higher 24s 12.95
occas higher
---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling Included. cartons
topped 30 6-oz film bags red 6.95-7.95 occas lower cartons topped 14 1-lb film
bags red 7.45-8.45 occas lower 40 lb film bags topped red 17.95-18.95 occas
higher 25 lb film bags topped red 11.70-12.70 occas higher
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CROWN CUT LOWER, BUNCHED SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 9.85-13.35 mostly 10.50-12.25
occasional higher and lower bchd 18s 10.35-13.85 mostly 11.00-12.75 occasional
higher and lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 12.25-15.45 mostly 12.50-13.50
occasional higher and lower Short Trim 13.25-16.50 mostly 13.25-14.50
COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND 2-2 1/2 DOZEN FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET 2 DOZEN
SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz
16.35-20.48 mostly 16.48-18.56 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 16.35-21.14
mostly 17.35-19.50 occasional higher and lower 3 dz 16.35-21.14 mostly
18.00-20.50 occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s
18.50-24.56 mostly 19.35-22.50 occasional higher and lower
IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price and quality. cartons film wrapped White 9s 9.00-12.95
mostly 10.00-10.50 occasional higher, few including sales to nearby market as
low as 8.50 12s 10.00-14.50 mostly 10.45-12.50 occasional higher, few including
sales to nearby market as low as 8.50 16s 8.00-11.95 mostly 8.45-10.50
occasional higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GREEN LEAF MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons Boston 24s
7.95-9.75 mostly 7.95-8.95 Green Leaf 24s 7.45-9.75 mostly 7.95-9.25 occasional
higher Red Leaf 24s 7.25-9.50 mostly 7.95-8.95
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, HEARTS HIGHER.
Extra services included. Wide range in price and quality. cartons 24s
23.45-28.95 mostly 26.45-28.48 few 29.25-31.50 occasional lower cartons 12
3-count packages Hearts 26.00-31.25 mostly 26.95-29.50 cartons film lined
Hearts 48s 28.75-32.25 mostly 28.75-30.50
IMPERIAL & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FILM LINED AND FILMWRAPPED 24S GOOD, OTHERS
MODERATE. MARKET FILM LINED AND FILMWRAPPED 24S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Precooling included. Palletizing included for film lined and
filmwrapped. Wide range in price and quality. cartons 24s 10.00-12.00
occasional lower flm lined 24s 14.00-20.64 mostly 17.65-20.50 few including
sales to nearby markets as low as 11.00 24s flmwrpd 16.00-21.64 mostly
18.65-21.50 few including sales to nearby markets as low as 12.00 30s flmwrpd
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00
IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 2 dz 15.45-19.00 mostly 16.00-18.35 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2
dz 15.45-19.10 mostly 16.00-18.35 occasional higher and lower 3 dz 15.45-19.35
mostly 18.00-18.35 occasional higher and lower
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND CROWN CUT MODERATE, BUNCHED LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra
services included. Wide range in price and appearance. cartons bchd 14s
8.45-10.25 mostly 8.45-8.48 few 11.50 bchd 18s 8.95-10.75 mostly 8.95-8.98 few
12.00 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.50-12.50 mostly 11.45-12.50 occasional
higher
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CRATES HIGHER, CARTONS LOWER. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. WGA crates Nappa 28.45-30.35
occasional higher and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 22.85-25.64 occasional higher
and lower
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 25.45-30.10 mostly 25.45-26.00 occasional
lower WGA crates 30.95-37.50 mostly 35.10-37.50 occasional lower
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. cartons bunched 30s 6.35-8.35 occasional higher and lower
60s 8.35-11.10 occasional higher and lower
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN GOOD, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET GREEN HIGHER, RED ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s
15.00-19.75 mostly 15.95-18.00 occasional higher and lower Red Type 18-24s
19.75-20.95 occasional higher and lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. cartons 24s 15.45-18.50 mostly 16.45-17.64 occasional higher
and lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. cartons 24s 16.50-18.50 mostly 16.64-17.50 occasional
higher and lower
---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and price. cartons bunched Kale 24s 20.10-22.45
occasional higher and lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET PLAIN HIGHER, CURLY LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. cartons bunched Curly 60s 8.45-10.00 occasional
higher and lower Plain 60s 8.45-10.00 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in
price. cartons bunched Flat 24s 8.75-12.35 mostly 9.50-10.95 occasional higher
and lower
KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 12.35-15.40 mostly 14.00-15.40 50 lb sacks
loose jbo 13.00-14.40 25 lb sacks loose jbo 6.50-8.70 cartons 30 1-lb film
bags Baby Peeled 18.00-18.75 occasional lower ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags
med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70 occasional lower sacks 24 2-lb film bags
med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70 occasional lower sacks 10 5-lb film bags
med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70 occasional lower cartons 24 1-lb film
bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00
cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2012 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range
in quality. cartons bunched 30s 7.85-11.85 mostly 10.00-11.00 60s 11.85-14.85
mostly 13.00-14.00 one label 18.35
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET RED SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or
previous commitments. 1 3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
med 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 Red Type med 12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00 few 15.50 50 lb
sacks Round Green Type xlge 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 6.50-7.00 1 3/4
bushel crates and 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY LIGHT. Wide range in quality and condition. 40 lb
containers per lb supplies insufficient to establish a market
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked
24.95-26.95 occasional higher
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. cartons Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 13.50-14.95 mostly 14.00 occasional
lower White 4-4 1/2 dz 14.95-16.95
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY MEDIUM LIGHT, LARGE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND PERSIAN LIGHT, LONG
SEEDLESS FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 24.95-27.00 few
28.95 fr qual 22.95-24.95 occasional higher sml 20.95-22.95 cartons 24s 12.95
occasional higher and lower 36s 12.95-15.00 mostly 12.95-13.95 1 1/9 bushel
crates Pickles 150-200s 16.35-16.95 mostly 16.35 occasional lower 200-300s
18.00-18.35 few 18.95 300-400s 18.00-18.35 few 18.95 GREENHOUSE cartons film
wrapped Long Seedless 12s 6.95-7.00 few low as 5.00 occasional higher 22 lb
cartons Persian sml-med 7.95-8.95 occasional lower sml 7.95-8.95 occasional
lower
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 11.95-12.95
mostly 12.95 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-9.95 few 10.95 24s 10.95-12.95
mostly 10.95 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-9.95 mostly 8.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY 11 LB CARTONS LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN LIGHT, OTHERS
GOOD. MARKET 15 LB AND FAIR QUALITY RED HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo
8.95-9.95 few 10.95 occasional higher exlge 7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.00
occasional higher fr qual 5.95-6.95 occasional higher lge 6.95-8.95 mostly
6.95-8.00 few 4.95 occasional higher fr qual 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-5.95 few
3.95 med 3.95-7.00 mostly 5.95-7.00 fr qual 3.95-5.95 mostly 3.95-4.95 few 2.95
sml 3.95-5.95 mostly 4.95-5.95 few 2.95 Red exlge suppliies in too few hands
to establish a market lge suppliies in too few hands to establish a market
med 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 irreg sz fr qual 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 few
18.95 15 lb cartons Red exlge 8.95-10.95 mostly 10.95 few 12.95 lge 8.95-10.95
mostly 9.95-10.95 GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 12.95-14.95 mostly
12.95-13.00 occasional lower lge 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional lower
Yellow exlge 16.95-18.95 few 20.95 occasional lower lge 16.95-18.95 mostly
16.95 occasional lower Orange exlge 16.95-18.95 few 20.95 occasional lower lge
16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND JALAPENO AND YELLOW CHILE GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE.
MARKET JALAPENO HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1
1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge .70-.75 occasional higher Jalapeno lge
.40-.50 mostly .45-.50 Poblano lge .65-.70 mostly .70 Serrano lge .35-.40
occasional higher Yellow Chile lge .70-.75 cartons 9 2-lb film bags Mixed Mini
Sweet Types 16.95-18.95 few 25.50
---SQUASH: SUPPLY ZUCCHINI, YELLOW AND GREY LIGHT. DEMAND GREY AND BUTTERNUT
MODERATE, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 4/7 bushel
cartons Zucchini sml 22.95-26.95 mostly 24.95 occasional higher sml-med
22.95-26.95 mostly 24.95 occasional higher med 22.95-26.95 mostly 24.95
occasional higher Yellow Straightneck sml 22.95-25.95 mostly 24.95 occasional
higher sml-med 22.95-25.95 mostly 24.95 occasional higher med 22.95-25.95
mostly 24.95 occasional higher Grey sml 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95
occasional higher sml-med 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 occasional higher med
12.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 occasional lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini
lge 22.95-26.95 mostly 24.95 occasional higher Acorn med 14.95-16.95 few 18.95
lge 14.95-16.95 few 18.95 Butternut sml 4.95-6.95 few high as 8.95 med
8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.00 occasional higher lge 10.95-12.95 few 14.95
occasional higher Spaghetti sml 8.95-10.95 occasional higher med 14.95-18.95
mostly 14.95-16.95 few 20.95 lge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-20.95
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25
lb cartons loose Mature Greens xlge 11.95 few 13.95 lge 12.95-13.95 med
12.95-13.95 cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 10.95-13.00 mostly 10.95
occasional lower 4x5s 10.95-13.00 mostly 10.95 occasional lower 5x5s
10.95-13.00 mostly 10.95 occasional lower 5x6s 10.95-13.00 mostly 10.95
occasional lower flats 1 layer Vine Ripes 22s 8.95-10.00 few 12.00 occasional
lower 25s 8.95-10.00 few 12.00 occasional lower 28s 8.95-10.00 few 12.00
occasional lower 32s 8.95-10.00 few 12.00 occasional lower 35s 7.95-10.00
mostly 7.95-9.00 occasional higher 39s 7.95-10.00 mostly 7.95-9.00 5 kg/11 lb
flats on the vine Vine Ripes 8.95-10.95 mostly 10.00-10.95 occasional higher
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets Red 8.25-8.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge
8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 14.95-18.95 mostly
16.95 occasional higher
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LARGE LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 25 lb
cartons loose Roma exlge 8.85-11.00 mostly 10.95-11.00 occasional higher lge
8.85-11.00 mostly 9.85-9.95 occasional higher med 8.30-9.95 mostly 8.85-8.95
occasional higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons 15.35-22.35 mostly 17.98-20.35 occasional higher and
lower
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY LARGE LIGHT. DEMAND LEEKS MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT.
MARKET LEEKS AND ICELESS SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. cartons bunched 48s lge 7.35-9.45 mostly
7.35-8.35 occasional higher 48s med 6.85-10.75 mostly 7.35-8.98 occasional
higher and lower 48s sml 5.35-9.00 mostly 5.85-7.75 occasional higher and lower
Leeks 12s 8.75-13.10 mostly 9.50-10.85 occasional higher and lower cartons 2
film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 9.10-13.00 mostly 9.10-11.45 occasional
higher and lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 9.10-13.00
mostly 9.10-11.45 occasional higher and lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---CHAYOTE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Quality
variable. 40 lb cartons 12.00-14.85 mostly 12.00-13.85 occasional higher
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Wide range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 24.00-28.00
mostly 26.00-28.00 few 29.00-30.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.00-13.00 mostly
11.00-12.00
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide
range in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 8.00-9.50 mostly 8.00-8.50 few 10.00
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality
and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Jalapeno 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00
occasional higher Poblano 13.00-16.00 mostly 13.00-15.00 occasional higher
Serrano 13.00-16.00 mostly 13.00-15.00 occasional higher
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 10.95-11.95 few
8.95 4x5s 10.95-11.95 few 9.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY MEDIUM VERY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND
MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition. 25 lb
cartons loose exlge 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.00 occasional higher lge
10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.00 few 9.95 med 8.95-10.00 occasional higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH VARIOUS PORTS OF ENTRY AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL
CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEETS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Red Type 12s 8.48-10.64 mostly 8.48-9.00 occasional higher and
lower
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 30S HIGHER, 60S ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons bunched 30s 6.75-8.75 60s 10.75-12.75
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN GOOD, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Prices include some 45 pound cartons. 50 lb cartons Round
Green Type 18-24s 20.75 occasional higher and lower Red Type 18-24s
18.75-20.75
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 2 dz 14.75-19.50 mostly 16.35-18.56 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2
dz 14.75-19.56 mostly 16.35-18.50 occasional higher and lower 3 dz 14.75-21.14
mostly 16.75-20.50 occasional higher and lower 4 dz 16.75-22.56 mostly
18.75-20.50 occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s
19.85-24.56 mostly 20.75-23.14 occasional higher and lower
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Kale 24s 24.75 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GREEN LEAF FAIRLY LIGHT, RED LEAF LIGHT. MARKET GREEN
LEAF LOWER, RED LEAF ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf
24s 8.75 Red Leaf 24s 6.75-8.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. cartons 24s 20.75-28.75 mostly 24.75-28.75
---PARSLEY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. cartons bunched Curly 60s 7.75-8.75 mostly 8.25-8.75 Plain 60s
7.75-8.75 mostly 8.25-8.75
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN
LUIS ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---RADISHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price and quality. cartons bunched Red 24s 6.35-8.14 mostly
6.35-7.50 occasional higher and lower 48s 8.35-11.00 mostly 8.35-10.50
occasional higher and lower
SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, SACKS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings
and/or previous commitments. 1 3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green
Type med 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 50 lb sacks Round Green Type xlge 5.00
SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET BUNCHED ABOUT STEADY, CROWN CUT LOWER.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality and price. cartons bchd 14s
8.00-10.75 mostly 8.00-9.00 bchd 18s 8.50-11.25 mostly 8.50-9.50 20 lb cartons
loose Crown Cut 11.00-13.50 mostly 11.00-12.65
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons
film wrapped White 9s 10.00-11.50 occasional higher and lower 12s 11.00-12.65
occasional lower 16s 8.00-11.50 mostly 10.00-11.00 occasional higher and lower
WESTERN ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons film wrapped White 9s 11.35-14.64 mostly 12.35-13.64 occasional higher
12s 12.00-15.14 mostly 12.35-13.50 occasional higher and lower 16s 9.25-12.55
mostly 9.35-10.35 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY 30S HEAVY. DEMAND 24S GOOD, 30S MODERATE. MARKET 30S
SLIGHTLY LOWER, 24S ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included for filmlined and
filmwrapped. Wide range in quality and weight. cartons flm lined 24s
17.65-21.55 mostly 19.25-20.64 occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd
18.65-22.55 mostly 20.25-21.64 occasional higher and lower 30s flmwrpd
9.50-14.56 mostly 10.35-12.64
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GREEN LEAF MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons Boston 24s
7.64-10.10 mostly 8.45-9.64 few 12.50-12.56 Green Leaf 24s 7.50-12.64 mostly
8.45-9.56 occasional higher and lower Red Leaf 24s 6.64-10.95 mostly 8.14-9.56
occasional higher
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, HEARTS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Most present shipments
Hearts from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons 24s 28.10-30.64
mostly 28.10-29.50 few 31.35-31.50 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts
27.50-30.10 mostly 27.50-29.55 occasional higher cartons film lined Hearts 48s
28.50-31.10 mostly 28.50-30.55 occasional higher
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
SOUTH GEORGIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---GREENS: SUPPLY KALE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND KALE GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50 Kale 24s 12.00
Mustard Curly 24s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50 Flat 24s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50
occasional higher Turnip Tops 24s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50
WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 5-MAR-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Tuesday, March 5,
2013
Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News
Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA
Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199
Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.
Basis of Sale Definitions:
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.
Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.
BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
AROOSTOOK COUNTY MAINE
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Washed unless otherwise specified.
Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags 2" or 4 oz min 6.00-7.00
mostly 6.00-6.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" or 4 oz min 6.50-7.50 mostly
6.50-7.00 occas lower tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 2" or 4 oz min
9.00-10.00 Round White U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags 2" min 6.50-7.00
baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" min 7.00-7.50 10 lb open-window sacks loose 2" min
1.35-1.55 mostly 1.35-1.45
CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: Too few sales to establish a market. Most packing sheds waiting
for marketing conditions to improve.
MICHIGAN
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Russet Goldrush and Russet
Norkotah U.S. One 10 lb film bags loose sz A 1.30-1.50 Round White U.S. One 10
lb open-window sacks loose sz A 1.30-1.50
NEW YORK
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Yellow Globe Type 50 lb sacks
med 2 1/4"min 11.00-12.00 2" min 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 master
container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med 2 1/4"min 14.00-15.00 few lower 2" min
12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-14.00
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 05-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5
10-lb film bags non sz A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags non
sz A 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 50 lb cartons 40s 6.50-7.50 few higher and
lower 50s 6.50-7.50 few higher and lower 60s 6.50-7.50 few higher and lower
70s 6.50-7.50 few higher and lower 80s 6.50-7.00 few higher and lower 90s
6.50-7.00 few higher and lower 100s 6.50-7.00 few higher and lower
COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks
jbo 10.00-13.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 med 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 occas higher
White 50 lb sacks jbo 20.00-22.00 occas lower med 17.00-18.00 occas lower Red
Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 17.00-19.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 med 13.00-16.00
mostly 14.00-15.00
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S.
One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.00 mostly 5.00 occas
higher non sz A 3.50-4.00 mostly 4.00 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 occas higher non sz A 4.50-5.00 mostly 5.00 occas higher
50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 50s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 60s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 80s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 90s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 100s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 U.S.
Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-4.25 mostly 3.50-4.00
FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND ROUND RED MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 14.75-15.75 baled 10
5-lb film bags sz A 14.75-15.75 50 lb cartons sz A 13.25-14.25 occas higher
sz B 16.25-18.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 28.75-30.75 50 lb sacks sz A 11.75-12.75
occas higher sz B 14.75-16.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A
22.50-24.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 8.75-10.75 occas higher sz B
10.75-12.75 occas higher Round White U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 30.25 sz B
24.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 50.75 50 lb sacks sz A 28.75 sz B 22.75 U.S. Two
50 lb sacks sz A 12.75-14.75 Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
23.75-24.75 50 lb cartons sz A 22.25-23.25 sz B 16.25-18.25 Creamers 3/4-1
5/8" 35.75-40.75 occas higher 50 lb sacks sz A 20.75-21.75 sz B 14.75-16.75
tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 40.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
10.75-12.75
IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Spanish Hybrid
U.S. One 50 lb sacks Super Col 13.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 col 12.00-14.00
occas higher jbo 10.00-12.50 med 9.00-10.00 occas higher & lower White U.S.
One 50 lb sacks jbo 25.00 occas lower med 25.00 occas lower Red Globe Type
U.S. One 25 lb sacks jbo 18.00-22.00 med 16.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occas
lower
KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other
Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 3.00-5.00 mostly 3.50-4.50
occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.50-5.50 occas
higher 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher 50s 5.00-7.50
mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher 60s 5.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 70s 5.00-8.00
mostly 6.50-7.00 80s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher 90s 5.00-7.00
mostly 5.50-6.50 100s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min
3.00-4.00 10 oz min 3.50-5.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks
col 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occas lower jbo 14.00 occas higher & lower med
12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 occas lower Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo
18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00 White 50 lb sacks jbo 14.00-16.00 med 14.00-16.00
mostly 14.00 few lower Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 18.00-20.00 occas higher
med 16.00-18.00
MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY)
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD ON LIGHT OFFERINGS. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide
range in appearance. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 6.50-8.00
mostly 7.50-8.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 7.00-8.50 mostly 8.00-8.50 50 lb
cartons sz A 7.00-8.50 mostly 8.00-8.50 sz B 9.50-11.50 few lower occas higher
Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 20.00-25.00 mostly 22.00-23.00 occas higher 50 lb sacks sz
A 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas lower sz B 8.50-10.00 few lower occas
higher tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00
few & including fair appearance lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 2.00-3.00 sz B
4.00-6.00
NEBRASKA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5
10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.50 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
5.50-6.50 occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s 4.00-5.50 50s 5.00-5.50 60s
5.00-6.00 70s 5.50-6.00 80s 5.50-6.00 90s 5.50-6.00 100s 5.50-6.00 U.S.
Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 3.50-4.75 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-3.50
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY YELLOW TYPE VERY LIGHT, ROUND RED FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND
MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Round Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A
8.00-14.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 fair appearance 6.00-10.00 sz B 8.00-15.00 mostly
12.00 fair appearance 7.00-12.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 25.00-30.00 mostly 30.00
U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.00-5.00
SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other
Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00
occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas lower
50 lb cartons 40s 3.00-4.00 50s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 60s 5.00-5.50 mostly
5.00 70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 80s 5.50-6.00 90s 5.50-6.00 100s 5.50-6.00
U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 3.50-4.00 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-4.00
U.S. Coml bulk per cwt 4.25-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower Yellow Type U.S. One
baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 9.00-11.50 mostly 11.50
UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND BALED FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Russet Burbank U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40%
5-oz min 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 few higher & lower baled 5 10-lb film bags
non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.50-4.00 few higher & lower baled 10
5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 few higher &
lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00
few higher & lower 50 lb cartons 40s 4.50-5.00 50s 4.50-5.00 60s 4.50-5.00
70s 5.00-5.50 few higher 80s 6.00-6.50 few higher & lower 90s 6.00-6.50 few
higher & lower 100s 6.00-6.50 few higher & lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min
2.50-3.50 mostly 3.00-3.50 10 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 occas higher
Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min
4.00-4.50 baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.00 baled 10
5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.50-6.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz
A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.00 50 lb cartons 40s 4.00 50s 4.00 60s 4.00 70s 4.00
80s 5.00 90s 5.00 100s 5.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 2.00-2.50 few
higher 10 oz min 3.00-3.50