WASHINGTON, DC 25-MAR-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Monday, March 25, 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 25-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
CENTRAL & NORTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and cooling.
Wide range in prices. flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge 24.00-28.00
occasional higher, prior commitments 22.00-23.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
lge 30.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.50 prior commitments low as 26.00 FIRST REPORT
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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 EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
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
14.00-16.00 some 17.00-18.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz
cups with lids Blackberries supplies insufficient to quote
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups
with lids Red 28.00-30.00 few 31.00-32.00 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 BEST MODERATE, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 occasional including
previous commitments 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 MODERATE. MARKET 60S AND 84S ABOUT STEADY, 70S SLIGHTLY
LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 2 layer Hass
32s 28.25-30.25 mostly 29.25 occasional higher 36s 29.25-30.25 occasional
higher 40s 29.25-31.25 mostly 30.25 occasional higher 48s 31.25-32.25
occasional higher 60s 29.25-30.25 70s 18.25-20.25 mostly 19.25 occasional
higher and lower 84s 14.25-16.25 mostly 15.25
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 BEST FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
LOWER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 8.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 few including previous
commitments 12.00 occasional higher and lower
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2012 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups
with lids Red 28.00-30.00 occasional higher and lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
LOWER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt
baskets med-lge 12.00-14.00 few 15.00-16.00 one label higher flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 8.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 few including previous
commitments 12.00 occasional higher ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids
med-lge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occasional higher
SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
LOWER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 10.00 few including previous commitments 12.00
occasional higher some low as 8.00 ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids
med-lge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occasional higher
SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 29.25-31.25 mostly 29.25 occasional higher 36s
29.25-31.25 mostly 29.25 occasional higher 40s 30.25-32.25 mostly 30.25-31.25
48s 31.25-33.25 mostly 32.25 occasional higher 60s 28.25-30.25 mostly
28.25-29.25 occasional higher 70s 17.25-20.25 mostly 18.25-19.25 occasional
higher 84s 14.25-16.25 mostly 15.25
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 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 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 25-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 Fuji U.S. ExFcy 72s 30.00-31.00
80s 30.00-31.00 88s 30.00-31.00 Red Rome U.S. ExFcy 72s 26.00 80s 26.00 88s
26.00 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 24.00-25.00 few 22.00-23.00 occas higher
Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-25.00 few 22.00-23.00 occas
higher Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-25.00 occas 27.00-28.00 Red Rome U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-23.00 occas higher Empire U.S. ExFcy
2 1/2" min 27.00-28.00
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Brazil by Air and Boat. 3.5
kg containers Solo Type Golden 7s 12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00 occas lower 8s
12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00 occas lower 9s 12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00 occas lower
10s 12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00 occas lower 12s 12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00 occas
lower
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: PERU. LAST REPORT flats 1 layer Kent 7s Supply in too few hands
to establish a market 8s Supply in too few hands to establish a market 9s
Supply in too few hands to establish a market 10s Supply in too few hands to
establish a market 12s Supply in too few hands to establish a market 14s
Supply in too few hands to establish a market
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: PERU LAST REPORT flats 1 layer Kent 7s supply in too
few hands to establish a market 8s supply in too few hands to establish a
market 9s supply in too few hands to establish a market 10s supply in too
few hands to establish a market 12s supply in too few hands to establish a
market
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: PERU LAST REPORT cartons 1 layer Kent 7s Supply in too few
hands to establish a market 9s Supply in too few hands to establish a market
10s Supply in too few hands to establish a market 12s Supply in too few
hands to establish a market
CARIBBEAN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---COCONUTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Dominican Republic. 65-70 lb sacks
Dry 40s 18.00-19.00 mostly 18.00-18.50
CARIBBEAN 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. HAITI FIRST REPORT flats 1 layer
Francis 9s 8.50 occas higher 10s 8.50 occas higher 12s 8.50 occas higher
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 LOWER. COSTA RICA. cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 8.00-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 few higher 6s 10.00-11.00 mostly
10.00-10.50 few higher 7s 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-10.50 few higher 8s
9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50 few higher
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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA RICA
Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas
lower 12s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower 15s 12.00-14.00 mostly
12.00-13.00 occas higher and lower 18s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas
higher and lower oversized 1/2 cartons 6s (5 size) 9.00-9.95 9s (6 size)
12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s 11.00-13.00 mostly
11.00-12.00 6s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 8s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00
oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) 11.00-12.95 mostly 11.00-12.00
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA
RICA, AND PANAMA Extra Services Included. flat cartons Red Flesh
Seedless Miniature 6s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occas higher and lower 8s 8.00-9.00
mostly 8.00 occas higher and lower cartons 3s per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type
65-69 lb avg .25-.27 occas lower cartons 4s per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type
65-69 lb avg .25-.27 occas lower cartons 5s per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type
65-69 lb avg .25-.27 occas 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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA,
GUATEMALA flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.50 occas higher 8s
5.00-5.50 mostly 5.50 occas higher 9s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.50 occas higher 10s
4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas higher 12s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50
---PAPAYA: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range of
quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 17.00-19.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 9s 17.00-19.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 10s 17.00-19.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 12s 17.00-19.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 13s 17.00-19.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 14s 17.00-19.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 15s 17.00-19.00 mostly
18.00-19.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA,
ECUADOR, HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.00-9.50 mostly 8.50-9.00 few
higher 6s 9.00-10.50 mostly 10.00-10.50 few higher 7s 10.00-10.50 few higher
8s 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.50
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 MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer golden
ripe 5s 9.00-10.00 few higher 6s 10.00-11.00 few higher 7s 10.00-11.00 few
higher 8s 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50
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 5-7S LOWER; 8S ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA
cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few higher 6s
10.00-11.00 few higher 7s 10.00-11.00 few higher 8s 9.00-10.00 few higher
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 25-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
CENTRAL FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Includes palletizing and precooling. Wide range in quality. Sales are generally
previous commitments with few new sales reported. flats 8 1-lb containers with
lids med-lge 6.90-8.90 mostly 6.90-7.90 few lower occas higher previous
commitments from 8.00-12.90
ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 70 sz 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 80 sz
28.00-30.00 few 32.00 90 sz 26.00-28.00 occasional higher 100 sz 24.00-26.00
occasional higher 110 sz 22.00-24.00 120 sz 20.00-22.00
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 24.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge
14.00-16.00
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 16.00-18.00 fr cond
10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge 14.00-16.00 fr cond
8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 12.00-14.00 fr cond
6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Sugraone exlge
16.00-18.00 fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
14.00-16.00 fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med
12.00-14.00 fr cond 6.00-10.00 poorer lower ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL
SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Flame Seedless exlge fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond
6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer
lower med fr cond 6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 poorer lower sml fr cond
4.00-6.00 poorer lower, SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Crimson Seedless
exlge 22.00-24.00 lge 20.00-22.00 med 18.00-20.00 Black Seedless exlge
18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 lge 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 med 14.00-16.00 mostly
14.00 Red Globe exlge 16.00-18.00 lge 14.00-16.00 med 12.00-14.00 Autumn
Royal exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00
---NECTARINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly August Red.
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 30s 12.00-14.00
mostly 12.00 some 10.00 40s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 42s 12.00-14.00
mostly 12.00 some 10.00 44s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 48s 10.00-12.00
mostly 10.00 occasional lower 50s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occasional lower 52s
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occasional lower 54s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00
occasional lower 56s 8.00-10.00 occasional lower
---PEACHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly September Red.
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 22.00-24.00 mostly 24.00 occasional higher flats 12 6-oz cups with
lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 few 16.00, occasional higher and lower
ORGANIC 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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
flats 12 1-pt cups with lids med-lge 22.00-24.00 mostly 24.00 occasional higher
flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 few 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 24.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge
14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00
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 16.00-18.00 fr cond
10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge 14.00-16.00 fr cond
8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 12.00-14.00 fr cond
6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Sugraone exlge
16.00-18.00 fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
14.00-16.00 fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med
12.00-14.00 fr cond 6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED
CONSIGNED Flame Seedless exlge fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer
lower lge fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med fr cond
6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Crimson
Seedless exlge 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 lge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 med
18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 Black Seedless exlge 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 lge
14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 med 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 Red Globe exlge
16.00-18.00 lge 14.00-16.00 med 12.00-14.00 Autumn Royal exlge 20.00-22.00
lge 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00 Perlon exlge 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 lge
16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 med 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00
---NECTARINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly August Red.
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 40s 10.00-12.00
48s 8.00-10.00 occasional lower 52s 8.00-10.00 occasional lower 56s 8.00 8
kg containers Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 60 sz 10.00-12.00
---PEACHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly September Red.
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
10.00-12.00 44s 10.00-12.00 48s 8.00-10.00 50s 8.00-10.00 54s 6.00-8.00
56s 6.00-8.00 Saphire 40s 8.00-10.00 48s 8.00-10.00 52s 6.00-8.00 60s
6.00-8.00 8 kg containers Saphire 60 sz 6.00-8.00 70 sz 6.00 78 sz 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
---FRUITS OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons 1 layer Apple
Pears Hosui 10s 11.00-13.00 12s 11.00-13.00 14s 10.00-12.00 16s 10.00-12.00
18s 9.00-11.00 20s 9.00-11.00 Shinseiki 10s 11.00-13.00 12s 10.00-12.00 14s
9.00-11.00 16s 7.00-9.00 18s 7.00-9.00
---PEARS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 8 kg containers Comice 20s
12.00 22s 12.00 25s 12.00 30s 11.00 35s 11.00 40s 10.00 45s 10.00 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 few
20.00 110 sz 20.00-22.00 few 18.00 120 sz 18.00-20.00 few 16.00
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 18.00-20.00 occasional lower lge 16.00-18.00
occasional lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional lower Sugraone exlge 18.00-20.00
occasional lower lge 16.00-18.00 occasional lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional
lower Red Globe exlge 18.00-20.00 lge 16.00-18.00 med 14.00-16.00
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 25-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPEFRUIT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET FANCY 56S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS
STEADY. Extra services included. 7/10 bushel cartons Marked Rio Star Texas
Fancy 27s 20.80-24.35 mostly 20.80 32s 16.80-18.35 mostly 16.80 36s 11.50-12.80
40s 8.80-9.35 mostly 8.80 48s 7.80-8.35 mostly 7.80 56s 7.30-7.50 Texas Choice
27s 12.00-12.10 one label 20.50 32s 12.00-12.10 one label 15.50 36s
6.80-10.50 mostly 6.80 40s 6.80-8.50 mostly 6.80 48s 6.80-7.50 mostly 6.80
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 7/10
bushel cartons Valencia U.S. Combination 56s 13.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 64s
13.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 72s 13.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 88s
11.80-13.50 mostly 11.80 113s 10.80-11.50 mostly 10.80 138s 10.50-11.35 mostly
10.50-10.80 Texas Choice 56s 12.10-13.30 mostly 12.50-13.30 64s 12.10-13.30
mostly 12.50-13.30 72s 12.10-13.30 mostly 12.50-13.30 88s 11.10-12.50 mostly
11.10-11.30 113s 10.10-10.50 mostly 10.10-10.30 138s 9.50-10.30
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s 13.35-14.35
mostly 14.35 6s 13.35-14.35 mostly 14.35 8s supplies in too few hands to
establish a market
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Wide range
in quality and condition. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s .30
occasional higher 5s .30 occasional higher 6s .28-.30 few .26
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Crossings include light
volumes of Haden and Tommy Atkins varieties. Wide range in quality. cartons 1
layer Ataulfo 14s 5.50-7.25 mostly 6.50-7.00 occasional higher 16s 5.00-6.75
mostly 6.00 occasional higher 18s 4.50-6.75 mostly 5.00-6.00 occasional higher
20s 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occasional higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LIMES: SUPPLY 200-250S FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND 110-200S MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT.
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s
30.00-34.00 mostly 32.00 150s 30.00-34.00 mostly 32.00 175s 30.00-34.00 mostly
32.00 few 35.00 200s 28.00-32.00 mostly 28.00 few 32.50 230s 22.00-26.00 mostly
22.00-24.00 250s 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 occasional lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. cartons per lb Red Flesh
Seedless Type 4s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 5s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market 6s supplies in too few hands
to establish a market 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35
count .24-.26 mostly .26 few .28 approx 45 count .24-.26 mostly .26 few .28
approx 60 count .24-.26 mostly .24
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 SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in quality and
condition. 35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 15.00-17.00 mostly 16.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 6s
8.00-9.00 mostly 8.50 7s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.50 8s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50
occasional lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY ATAUFLO 12-14S AND HADEN AND TOMMY ATKINS 6-8S LIGHT. DEMAND
TOMMY ATKINS AND HADEN 6-10S AND ATAULFO 12-18S MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
TOMMY ATKINS AND HADEN 6-9S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, ATAULFO 20S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats 1 layer Haden 6s 6.00-7.00 mostly
6.00-6.50 7s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 8s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 9s
5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 12s 4.50-5.25 mostly
4.50-5.00 14s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 Tommy Atkins 6s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00
7s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00 8s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00 9s 5.50-6.25 mostly 5.50-6.00
10s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 12s 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 14s 4.00-5.00 mostly
4.00-4.50 Ataulfo 12s 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.00-8.00 one label 11.00 14s 6.00-8.50
mostly 6.50-7.50 few 5.50 16s 5.00-7.50 mostly 5.50-6.50 18s 5.00-7.00 mostly
5.50-6.00 few 4.50 20s 4.50-6.50 mostly 4.50-5.50 few 4.00 22s 4.00-6.00 mostly
4.50-5.00 occasional higher and lower 24s 4.00-5.50 occasional higher and
lower
SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LEMONS: SUPPLY 75-115S MODERATE. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide
range in prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 15.75-16.80 few
higher occasional lower 95s 17.75-21.30 mostly 18.25-21.30 115s 17.75-21.30
mostly 18.75-20.80 140s 16.75-20.80 mostly 17.25-20.30 165s 15.75-18.80 200s
14.75-17.80 mostly 15.75-17.30 235s 13.75-16.80 Shprs Choice 75s 13.75-15.80
few higher occasional lower 95s 13.75-15.80 few higher/lower 115s 13.75-16.80
mostly 14.75-16.80 occasional higher/lower 140s 14.75-17.30 mostly 15.75-17.30
165s 13.75-17.30 mostly 13.75-16.80 200s 12.75-16.80 mostly 12.75-15.80 235s
10.75-14.80 mostly 11.75-13.80 Uncl (Standard) 140s 12.75-14.80 occasional
higher 165s 12.75-15.30 occasional higher 200s 11.75-14.80 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
---ORANGES: DEMAND 48-72S FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 7/10
bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 14.75-16.80 mostly 15.75-16.80
occasional higher 56s 14.75-16.80 mostly 15.75-16.80 occasional higher 72s
12.75-14.30 mostly 12.75-13.80 88s 8.75-10.80 mostly 9.75-10.80 113s 7.75-8.80
few higher 138s 6.75-7.80 occasional higher Shprs Choice 48s 9.75-11.30 mostly
10.75-10.80 occasional higher 56s 9.75-11.30 mostly 10.75-10.80 occasional
higher 72s 8.75-10.80 mostly 9.75-10.80 88s 7.75-9.30 mostly 8.25-8.80 113s
6.75-7.80 occasional higher 138s 6.75-7.80 mostly 6.75-7.30 ORGANIC 7/10
bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 18.30-22.80 occasional higher/lower
56s 18.30-22.80 occasional higher/lower 72s 16.30-20.80 occasional
higher/lower 88s 14.30-18.80 mostly 16.30-18.80 few higher
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 occas
higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00
occas higher & lower 88s 18.00-20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear
20.00-22.00 occas higher & lower 100s 18.00-20.00 occas higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 occas higher & lower 113s 18.00-20.00 occas higher &
lower fineappear 22.00 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 20.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 22.00-24.00 few
higher & lower 80s 20.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 22.00-24.00 few
higher & lower 88s 20.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 22.00-24.00 few
higher & lower 100s 18.00-20.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 22.00-24.00
few lower occas higher 113s 18.00-20.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher 125s 18.00-20.00 few lower occas higher
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher Fuji WAExFcy 64s 18.00-20.00
few higher & lower fineappear 26.00 few higher & lower 72s 18.00-20.00 few
higher & lower fineappear 26.00 few higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 few higher
& lower fineappear 26.00 few higher & lower 88s 18.00-20.00 few higher &
lower fineappear 26.00 few higher & lower 100s 18.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 113s 18.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 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 18.00-20.00 few higher fineappear
20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 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 26.00-28.00
fineappear 28.00 few higher & lower 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 ABOUT STEADY. Light Bosc offerings in fewer
hands. 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 20.00-22.00 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 occas higher & 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 24.00-26.00 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
WA_FV102
WASHINGTON, DC 25-MAR-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Monday, March 25, 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 25-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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 occasional higher bins per lb Round Green Type lge
.10-.11 occasional higher and lower
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 25-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued on Monday and
Thursday only. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 17.00-20.00 mostly
17.00-18.00 occasional lower No Grade Marks med 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 jbo
9.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 Red Types U.S. No. 1 18.00-20.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 occasional lower No Grade Marks med 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 jbo
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 White Types U.S. No. 1 23.00-26.00 mostly 25.00
occasional higher No Grade Marks med 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 jbo
9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 Japanese Types U.S. No. 1 30.00-35.00 No Grade
Marks med 30.00-40.00 mostly 35.00 jbo 15.00-20.00 mostly 18.00
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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 LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Many
shipments booked at previously committed prices. occasional sales being booked
open with prices to be established later. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched
Green lge 28.75-32.75 mostly 30.75 few lower, occasional high as 34.75 std
28.75-32.75 mostly 30.75 few lower, occasional high as 34.75 11 lb
cartons/crates bunched Green lge 14.75-15.75 occasional higher std 14.75-15.75
occasional higher sml supplies insufficient to quote
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---CALABAZA: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica and Panama. Few
Honduras. 50 lb sacks 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 few higher
---CHAYOTE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica. 40 lb cartons 24.00
few higher
---GINGER ROOT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica. 30 lb cartons
28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 few higher and lower
---MALANGA: SUPPLY BLANCA LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador. 40 lb cartons Blanca med
32.00-34.00 mostly 32.00 few lower lge few 52.00-53.00 Lila lge 35.00-36.00
mostly 35.00 few lower
---TARO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET EDDOES HIGHER; DASHEEN LOWER. Costa Rica and
Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador and Jamaica. 40 lb cartons Eddoes sml 26.00-28.00
mostly 26.00 few higher 50 lb sacks Dasheen (Coco, Islena) med 18.00-19.00
mostly 18.00 few higher
---YAMS (NAMES): DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET WHITE LOWER; YELLOW ABOUT STEADY.
Costa Rica. Includes Jamaica. 45 lb cartons Yellow 57.00-58.00 few lower 50
lb cartons white 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few higher and lower
---YUCA (CASSAVA): DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica. 40 lb cartons
14.00-15.00 mostly 15.00
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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons Haricot Vert
(French Type) 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.50
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA.. Wide range of quality
and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00
few 13.00 Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 8.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas 12.00
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked 35.00-35.85
mostly 35.35-35.85 Machine Picked 35.00-35.95 mostly 35.35-35.95
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER.
Includes palletizing and precooling. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz
12.35-14.35 occas higher and lower White 4-4 1/2 dz 12.35-14.35 occas higher
and lower Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 12.35-14.35 occas higher and lower
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY MEDIUM AND CARTON 24S FAIRLY LIGHT, FAIR QUALITY MODERATE.
DEMAND MEDIUM VERY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. Includes palletizing and precooling.
WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 26.35-30.35 occas higher and lower fr qual
16.35-20.35 occas higher and lower cartons 24s 14.35-15.85 mostly 14.35-14.95
occas lower
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY MEDIUM FAIRLY LIGHT, FAIR QUALITY MODERATE. DEMAND MEDIUM
VERY GOOD, FAIR QUALITY MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 20.00-26.85 mostly 22.00-22.35 occas
higher and lower fr qual 10.00-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35 occas higher and lower
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET YELLOW AND ORANGE HIGHER,
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Green jbo 14.00-16.95 mostly 14.35-16.35 exlge 14.00-16.95 mostly 14.35-16.35
lge 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.35-14.35 med 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.35-12.35 irreg sz
fr qual 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.35-12.35 11 lb cartons Red jbo fineappear 16.95
exlge fineappear 16.95 Yellow jbo fineappear 20.95 exlge fineappear 20.95
Orange jbo fineappear 20.95 exlge fineappear 20.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET CUBANELLES
HIGHER. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Hungarian Wax
no sales reported Jalapeno few 20.35 Serrano few 20.35 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Cubanelles 18.00-18.85 occas lower Jalapeno few 36.35 few lower Long Hot
few 22.35 Poblano 16.35-18.35
---SQUASH: DEMAND ZUCCHINI FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ZUCCHINI
SLIGHTLY HIGHER, YELLOW CROOKNECK MEDIUM SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 7.00-8.85
mostly 8.00-8.35 occas higher and lower med 5.00-6.85 mostly 6.00-6.35 occas
higher and lower Yellow Straightneck sml 18.00-22.85 mostly 20.00-20.35 occas
lower med 16.00-20.85 mostly 18.00-18.35 occas lower 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow
Crookneck sml 25.00-25.95 med 20.00-20.95
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. 25 lb
cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 11.95 6x6 sz 11.95
6x7 sz 11.95 U.S. Two 5x6 sz 9.95-10.95 6x6 sz 9.95-10.95 6x7 sz 9.95-10.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 7.95-8.95 mostly 7.95 occas lower
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 9.95-10.95 20 lb
cartons loose 18.95-19.95 occas lower ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with
lids 16.95-17.95 mostly 17.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. 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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. 50 lb
cartons Round Green Type med 10.00-12.00 few 13.00 Red Type med 12.00-14.00
occas higher and lower 45 lb cartons Savoy Type med 14.00-16.00 occas lower
SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HEARTS ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER.
Precooling Included. cartons 2 dz 12.95-14.95 2 1/2 dz 12.95-14.95 3 dz
12.95-14.95 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 16.95
---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 24s 12.95
---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 7.25-8.45 occas lower 40 lb film bags topped red 18.95-20.95 occas
lower 25 lb film bags topped red 11.70-13.70 mostly 12.70-13.70 occas lower
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. cartons bchd 14s 7.25-9.10 mostly 7.50-8.35
occasional higher and lower bchd 18s 7.75-9.60 mostly 8.00-8.85 occasional
higher and lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 8.25-10.10 mostly 8.25-9.35
occasional higher and lower
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. 30 lb
cartons 11.25-12.25 occasional higher and lower WGA crates 15.75-16.75
occasional higher and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CRATES HIGHER, CARTONS SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Extra services included. WGA crates Nappa 17.75-18.75 occasional higher
and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 12.25 occasional higher and lower
CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Precooling included
for filmlined and filmwrapped. Wide range in price. cartons flm lined 24s
18.15-25.64 mostly 21.64-23.50 occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd
19.15-26.64 mostly 22.64-24.50 occasional higher and lower 30s flmwrpd
16.64-21.64 mostly 17.64-19.50 occasional lower FIRST REPORT
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET BOSTON ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS
SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. cartons Boston 24s 7.14-10.50 mostly
7.64-8.95 occasional higher and lower Green Leaf 24s 6.65-8.95 mostly 7.50-8.95
occasional higher and lower Red Leaf 24s 6.64-8.95 mostly 7.50-7.64 occasional
higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY HEARTS LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER.
Extra services included. cartons 24s 12.10-16.64 mostly 14.64-16.50 occasional
higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 15.65-23.64 mostly
18.50-22.64 occasional lower
COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND 2-2 1/2 DOZEN LIGHT, HEARTS MODERATE. MARKET
HEARTS ABOUT STEADY, 2 DOZEN LOWER, 2 1/2 DOZEN SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. cartons 2 dz 10.48-14.45 mostly 10.48-12.45 2 1/2 dz 13.45-17.48
mostly 14.45-16.45 3 dz supplies in too few hands to establish a market
cartons film bags Hearts 18s 21.45-23.48
IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND 9-12S FAIRLY GOOD, 16S MODERATE.
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price and quality.
cartons film wrapped White 9s 10.50-13.48 mostly 10.50-11.25 12s 10.25-14.48
mostly 10.50-12.50 occasional higher 16s 8.50-11.48 mostly 9.50-10.95
occasional higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. cartons Boston 24s 6.50-8.75 mostly 7.45-7.50
Green Leaf 24s 6.45-9.48 mostly 7.45-8.00 Red Leaf 24s 5.45-8.48 mostly
6.45-7.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY HEARTS VERY LIGHT. DEMAND 24S LIGHT, HEARTS FAIRLY
LIGHT. MARKET 24S LOWER, HEARTS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide
range in price and quality. cartons 24s 10.45-16.48 mostly 12.45-14.95
occasional higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 18.10-23.48
mostly 20.10-22.75 occasional lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s 19.50-24.48
mostly 20.75-23.48
IMPERIAL & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET MUCH LOWER.
Precooling included. Palletizing included for film lined and filmwrapped. Wide
range in price and quality. cartons flm lined 24s 16.00-23.00 mostly
17.00-20.95 few 15.45 24s flmwrpd 17.00-24.00 mostly 18.45-23.00
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 LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in
price. cartons 2 dz 11.45-14.00 2 1/2 dz 12.37-15.45 3 dz 17.00-17.10
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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND BUNCHED MODERATE, CROWN CUT FAIRLY
GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in appearance.
cartons bchd 14s 5.45-8.10 mostly 5.45-6.48 occasional higher bchd 18s
5.95-8.60 mostly 5.95-6.98 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut
7.45-10.48 mostly 7.45-8.45 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. cartons bunched 30s 7.45-8.48 occasional higher and lower
60s 9.87-13.10 mostly 9.87-12.48 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 8.87-10.95 mostly 8.87-10.45 occasional
lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. cartons 24s 13.50-18.50 mostly 14.45-16.45 occasional
lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. cartons 24s 14.45-18.50 mostly 15.45-16.85 occasional
lower
---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. cartons bunched Kale 24s 16.00-21.35 mostly 18.10-20.48
occasional higher and lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Curly 60s 8.35-10.10 mostly 8.35-9.48 occasional higher and
lower Plain 60s 8.35-10.10 mostly 8.35-9.48 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range
in price. cartons bunched Flat 24s 8.75-14.50 mostly 10.85-12.85
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 13.50-15.40 mostly 14.00-15.40 50 lb sacks
loose jbo 14.45-16.40 mostly 15.00-16.40 25 lb sacks loose jbo 8.00-8.70
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 MODERATE. MARKET 60S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 30S ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons bunched 30s 8.00-11.85
mostly 8.00-9.85 60s 12.00-14.85 mostly 12.00-13.85 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 CARTON GREEN SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. 1 3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round
Green Type med 8.50-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 few 10.50 Red Type med 12.00-14.00
few high as 16.00 occasional lower 50 lb sacks Round Green Type xlge supplies
in too few hands to establish a market 1 3/4 bushel crates and 40 lb cartons
Savoy Type med 12.00-14.00 few high as 16.00 occasional lower
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 FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Wide range
in quality and condition. 40 lb containers per lb .95-1.10 mostly .95
occasional higher
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 VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type
Handpicked 38.95-40.95
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range
in quality and condition. cartons White 4-4 1/2 dz 12.95-16.95 mostly
14.95-16.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND PICKLES FAIRLY GOOD, LONG SEEDLESS MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT.
MARKET PICKLES AND LONG SEEDLESS ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 12.95-16.95 mostly
14.95 occasional higher fr qual 11.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 ord qual 8.95-10.95
few 12.95 sml 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 10.95-12.95
cartons 24s 5.95-7.95 mostly 6.95-7.95 occasional higher 36s 6.95-8.95 mostly
6.95-7.95 1 1/9 bushel crates Pickles 150-200s 16.95-20.35 200-300s
20.00-22.95 mostly 20.95-22.35 occasional lower 300-400s 20.00-22.95 mostly
20.95-22.35 occasional lower GREENHOUSE cartons film wrapped Long Seedless 12s
4.95-7.00 mostly 4.95-5.95 occasional higher
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped
18s 18.95-20.95 few 22.95 fr qual 14.95-16.95 24s 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 fr
qual 14.95-16.95 few 12.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY GREEN LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT.
MARKET GREEN LARGE AND SMALL HIGHER, RED AND YELLOW LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo
16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 exlge 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 fr qual 10.95-12.95
lge 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95
med 7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 occasional higher fr qual 6.95-10.95 mostly
8.95 occasional higher sml 6.95-7.95 Red exlge 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95
occasional higher lge 7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 occasional higher med
7.95-8.95 few 10.95 irreg sz fr qual 6.95-10.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 few 12.95
occasional higher 15 lb cartons Red exlge 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-6.00 lge
4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-6.00 GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 6.95-10.95
mostly 6.95-8.95 few 5.95 lge 4.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-7.95 Yellow exlge
10.95-14.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 lge 9.95-12.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 Orange exlge
12.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 lge 11.95-12.95 occasional higher
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and
quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge .70-.75 mostly .70 Jalapeno
lge .70-.75 mostly .70 few .65 Poblano lge .50-.55 mostly .50 occasional higher
Serrano lge .50-.55 occasional higher Yellow Chile lge .70-.75 occasional
higher cartons 9 2-lb film bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types 18.95-20.95 few 25.50
---SQUASH: SUPPLY YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK AND GREY LIGHT. DEMAND BUTTERNUT
MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET BUTTERNUT HIGHER, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. Some sales of Zucchini booked
open with price to be established later. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml
5.95-8.95 mostly 6.95 sml-med 5.95-8.95 mostly 6.95 med 3.95-6.95 mostly 4.95
Yellow Straightneck sml 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95 occasional higher sml-med
20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95 occasional higher med 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95
occasional higher Grey sml 9.95-14.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 sml-med 9.95-14.95
mostly 10.95-12.95 few 16.95 med 8.95-10.95 occasional higher 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Zucchini lge 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95 occasional higher Yellow
Straightneck lge 20.95-22.95 mostly 22.95 Butternut med 12.95-14.95 lge
14.95-16.95
---TOMATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 1 LAYER AND ON THE VINE LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. FIELD
GROWN 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 8.30-10.00 few 11.00 4x5 sz
8.30-10.00 few 11.00 5x5 sz 8.30-10.00 5x6 sz 8.30-10.00 cartons/flats 2
layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 7.37-10.00 mostly 7.37-9.00 4x5s 7.39-10.00 mostly
7.39-9.00 5x5s 7.13-9.00 5x6s 6.64-9.00 GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose Vine
Ripes 4x4 sz 8.30-10.00 4x5 sz 8.30-10.00 5x5 sz 8.30-10.00 5x6 sz
8.30-10.00 cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 7.37-10.00 mostly 7.37-9.00
4x5s 7.39-10.00 mostly 7.39-9.00 5x5s 7.13-9.00 5x6s 6.64-9.00 flats 1 layer
Vine Ripes 22s 6.95-9.00 25s 6.95-9.00 28s 6.95-9.00 32s 6.95-8.00 35s
6.00-7.95 mostly 6.00-6.95 39s 5.95-6.00 occasional higher 45s 5.50-6.00
occasional higher 5 kg/11 lb flats on the vine Vine Ripes 8.00-10.00 mostly
10.00
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets Red 8.22-8.25
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET CARTONS HIGHER, PINTS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. flats 12
1-pt containers with lids med-lge 7.95-9.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge
16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional lower
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MEDIUM LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. FIELD
GROWN 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge 8.30-9.00
occasional higher med 8.30 occasional higher GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose
Roma exlge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher med
8.30 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 GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. Most present shipments from prior bookings
and/or previous commitments at lower prices. 25 lb cartons 20.00-27.35 mostly
20.95-24.00 occasional higher and lower
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LEEKS ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Extra services included. cartons bunched 48s lge 8.35-10.45 mostly
8.85-9.75 occasional higher and lower 48s med 7.35-10.64 mostly 8.35-9.00
occasional higher and lower 48s sml 6.45-9.64 mostly 6.85-8.00 occasional
higher and lower Leeks 12s 8.35-12.14 mostly 8.95-10.85 one label 14.48
occasional lower cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 8.35-12.00
mostly 9.35-11.14 occasional higher and lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12
bunches per bag 8.35-12.00 mostly 9.35-11.14 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 FAIRLY GOOD. Wide range in quality. 40 lb
cartons supplies in too few hands to establish a market
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. Wide range in quality.
Wide range in price. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 46.00-52.00 mostly 49.00-52.00
few high as 55.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut
10.00-11.50 mostly 10.00-11.00
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide
range in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 occasional
higher
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET POBLANO SLIGHTLY
LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and size. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons/crates Jalapeno 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00-30.00 few 32.00 Poblano
12.50-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 Serrano supplies in too few hands to establish
a market
---TOMATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in quality and
condition. GREENHOUSE cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 7.37-8.95 mostly
7.50-8.00 4x5s 7.39-8.95 mostly 7.50-8.00 5x5s 7.13-9.95 mostly 7.50-8.95 5x6s
6.64-9.95 mostly 7.50-8.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in
quality and condition. GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose exlge 8.30-10.00 mostly
8.95-9.50 occasional higher lge 8.30-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.50 occasional higher
med 8.30
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 LOWER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Red Type 12s 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 LIGHT. MARKET 60S LOWER, 30S ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons bunched 30s 6.75 60s 10.75
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND RED MODERATE, GREEN LIGHT. MARKET GREEN LOWER, RED ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Prices include some 45 pound cartons. 50 lb
cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 6.75-8.75 mostly 7.75 Red Type 18-24s
18.75-20.75
---CELERY: DEMAND 2-2 1/2 DOZEN LIGHT, 3 DOZEN FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE.
MARKET 2-2 1/2 DOZEN LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 2 dz 11.45-15.50 mostly 12.14-13.45 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2
dz 12.45-16.56 mostly 12.75-14.45 occasional higher and lower 3 dz 16.35-20.75
mostly 16.35-18.75 occasional higher and lower 4 dz 20.00-22.75 occasional
higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 22.00-24.75 occasional higher
and lower
---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Kale 24s 16.75
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET GREEN LEAF LOWER, RED LEAF ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 6.75-8.75 mostly 7.75 Red Leaf
24s 6.75-7.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 12.75-16.75
---PARSLEY: SUPPLY PLAIN LIGHT. DEMAND CURLY FAIRLY LIGHT, PLAIN MODERATE.
MARKET CURLY LOWER, PLAIN HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bunched
Curly 60s 6.75-8.75 Plain 60s 7.75-9.75
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 GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price and quality. cartons bunched Red 24s 7.75-10.14 mostly
7.75-9.45 occasional higher and lower 48s 9.00-11.45 mostly 10.35-10.75
occasional higher and lower
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND CROWN CUT MODERATE, BUNCHED FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET CROWN CUT
SLIGHTLY HIGHER, BUNCHED ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bchd
14s 5.65-8.64 mostly 5.75-6.65 few high as 9.45 occasional lower bchd 18s
6.15-9.14 mostly 6.25-7.15 few high as 9.95 occasional lower 20 lb cartons
loose Crown Cut 7.25-10.14 mostly 7.75-8.85 occasional higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 16S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons film wrapped
White 9s 10.50-14.14 mostly 12.48-13.14 few high as 14.50 12s 11.65-15.50
mostly 12.50-13.95 one label 16.14 occasional lower 16s 10.15-12.50 mostly
10.35-11.95 one label 13.14
SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included. 1 3/4 bushel crates and
50 lb cartons Round Green Type med supplies in too few hands to establish a
market. LAST REPORT.
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 HIGHER.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons bchd 14s 6.00-7.25
mostly 6.00-6.75 bchd 18s 6.50-7.75 mostly 6.50-7.25 20 lb cartons loose Crown
Cut 7.25-8.00 occasional higher Short Trim supplies insufficient to
establish a market
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 16S HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 12.00-13.50 occasional lower
12s 13.00-14.00 occasional lower 16s 11.00-12.50 occasional lower
WESTERN ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra
services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 13.10-14.50 mostly 13.50-14.50
12s 14.25-15.50 mostly 14.35-15.50 16s 10.50-12.50 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 24S MUCH LOWER, 30S LOWER.
Precooling included for filmlined and filmwrapped. Wide range in weight and
price cartons flm lined 24s 17.48-25.56 mostly 19.48-22.50 one label high as
28.35 occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 18.48-26.56 mostly 20.48-23.50 one label
high as 29.35 occasional lower 30s flmwrpd 16.00-22.56 mostly 16.48-20.00
occasional lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. cartons Boston 24s 6.45-8.55 mostly 6.95-8.10
occasional lower Green Leaf 24s 6.15-10.55 mostly 6.95-7.50 few high as 11.55
occasional lower Red Leaf 24s 6.25-8.85 mostly 6.95-7.50 occasional higher and
lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HEARTS MUCH LOWER, 24S LOWER. Extra
services included. Wide range in price and quality. Most present shipments
Hearts from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons 24s 11.65-16.95
mostly 12.56-15.50 occasional higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages
Hearts 14.65-21.95 mostly 15.56-18.50 occasional higher and lower cartons film
lined Hearts 48s 15.65-22.95 mostly 16.56-19.50 occasional higher and lower
RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 25-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. Report issued Monday and Thursday. Some shippers
experiencing a production gap. various containers bunched/loose Collard
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market Kale
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market Mustard
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market Turnip Tops
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Report issued Monday and
Thursday. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 13.00-15.00 few higher and
lower U.S. No. 1 Petite 10.00-12.00 few higher and lower U.S. No. 2 7.00-9.00
few lower occasional higher No Grade Marks jbo 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 few
lower occasionl higher
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 25-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, FLAT MUSTARD AND TURNIP TOPS LIGHT. DEMAND
FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s 7.50-8.50 mostly
8.00 occasional lower Kale 24s 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 Mustard Curly 24s
7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00-8.50 Flat 24s 7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00-8.50 Turnip Tops 24s
7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00-8.50 occasional higher
THOMASVILLE-BIWEEKLY Shipping Point Prices as of 25-MAR-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
LOUISIANA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued twice weekly -
usually Monday and Thursday. Varieties: mostly Beauregard. 40 lb cartons Orange
Types U.S. No. 1 14.00-16.00 occasional higher U.S. No. 2 8.00-9.00 mostly
8.00 No Grade Marks jbo 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00
MISSISSIPPI
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued twice weekly -
usually Monday and Thursday. Varieties: Beauregard and a few Evangeline. 40 lb
cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 13.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occasional lower
U.S. No. 2 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher and lower No Grade Marks jbo
7.00-8.50 mostly 7.00-8.00 occasional lower
WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 25-MAR-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Monday, March 25,
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 25-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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT AND IN FEW HANDS. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET
STEADY. Washed unless otherwise specified. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5
10-lb film bags 2" or 4 oz min 6.25-6.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" or 4 oz
min 6.75-7.25 mostly 7.00 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 2" or 4 oz min
supply insufficient to quote Round White U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags 2"
min too few sales to establish a market baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" min
7.00-7.50 mostly 7.25-7.50 10 lb open-window sacks loose 2" min 1.35-1.45 few
1.30
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: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. No. 1 or Canada
No. 1 baled 10 5-lb sacks 2" or 4 oz min 6.00-6.50 occas lower tote bags
approx 2000 lbs per cwt 4-9 oz 8.25-9.00
MICHIGAN
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Goldrush and Russet Norkotah
U.S. One 10 lb film bags loose sz A 1.30-1.50 occas lower Round White U.S. One
10 lb open-window sacks loose sz A 1.30-1.50 occas lower
NEW YORK
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. 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 25-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 CARTONS 40S-70S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A
5.25-6.00 mostly 5.75-6.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 6.25-7.00 mostly
6.75-7.00 50 lb cartons 40s 5.50-7.25 mostly 6.00-7.00 few higher and lower 50s
6.50-7.25 few higher and lower 60s 6.50-7.25 few higher and lower 70s
6.50-7.25 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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET JUMBO YELLOW AND RED HIGHER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 med
7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occas higher Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 18.00-22.00
mostly 20.00-22.00 med 14.00-16.00 occas lower
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. 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 occas higher non sz A
3.50-4.00 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 occas higher
non sz A 4.50-5.00 occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50
few 4.00-4.50 50s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 4.50 60s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 few 4.50 70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 4.50 80s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 few 4.50 90s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 4.50 100s 5.00-6.00
mostly 5.00-5.50 few 4.50 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 EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET ROUND RED SIZE A TOTES SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, OTHERS FIRM. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A
16.75-17.75 mostly 16.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 16.75-17.75 mostly 16.75
50 lb cartons sz A 15.25-16.25 mostly 15.25 sz B 18.25-20.25 mostly 18.25 occas
lower Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 25.75-30.75 mostly 25.75-26.75 occas lower 50 lb
sacks sz A 13.75-14.75 mostly 13.75 sz B 16.75-18.75 mostly 16.75 occas lower
tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 26.50-28.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
10.75-12.75 sz B 12.75-14.75 Round White U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 28.25
sz B 18.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 50.75 50 lb sacks sz A 26.75 sz B 16.75 U.S.
Two 50 lb sacks sz A 12.75 Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
25.75 50 lb cartons sz A 24.25 sz B 14.25-18.25 mostly 14.25-16.25 Creamers
3/4-1 5/8" 38.75 50 lb sacks sz A 22.75 sz B 12.75-16.75 mostly 12.75-14.75
tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 44.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
10.75-14.75
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 MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW MEDIUM AND REDS HIGHER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Spanish Hybrid U.S. One 50 lb sacks Super Col 14.00-16.00
col 13.00-14.00 jbo 10.00-12.00 med 8.00-9.00 White U.S. One 50 lb sacks jbo
25.00 med 25.00 Red Globe Type U.S. One 25 lb sacks jbo 22.00-25.00 mostly
25.00 med 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00
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 BALED LOWER, OTHERS STEADY. Russet
Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 3.00-5.00
mostly 3.00-3.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 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
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW JUMBO SACK LOWER, OTERS ABOUT
STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks jbo 16.00 med 12.00-14.00 occas higher
Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00
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 VERY GOOD. MARKET YELLOW MEDIUM, WHITES AND REDS HIGHER,
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks col 16.00-18.00 jbo 15.00-16.00
med 10.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo
16.00-18.00 mostly 18.00 occas higher White 50 lb sacks jbo 20.00-22.00 med
18.00-20.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 20.00-22.00 med 15.00-18.00 mostly
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: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS OFFERINGS. MARKET SIZE A HIGHER,
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in appearance. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb
film bags sz A 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 8.00-9.50
mostly 9.00 50 lb cartons sz A 8.00-9.50 mostly 9.00 sz B 10.00-11.50 50 lb
sacks sz A 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.50 sz B 9.00-10.00 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per
cwt sz A 11.00-14.00 mostly 13.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 2.25-3.00 occas
higher sz B 3.50-5.00
NEBRASKA
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 U.S.
One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
5.50-6.50 50 lb cartons 40s 4.00 50s 5.00-6.00 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
3.50-4.00 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 VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Round Red
U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 12.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 occas higher sz B
13.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 26.00-30.00 mostly 30.00 U.S. Two
50 lb sacks sz A 6.00-8.00 occas higher
SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CARTON 50-70S & 90-100S SLIGHTLY HIGHER,
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb
film bags sz A 4.50-5.00 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00
occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s 3.50-4.00 occas higher 50s 5.00-5.50 mostly
5.50 occas higher 60s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.50 occas higher 70s 5.00-6.00 80s
5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 occas higher 90s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 100s 5.50-6.50
mostly 6.00 U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 2.50-4.00 occas higher 50 lb
sacks 10 oz min 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.00-3.50 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 16.50
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 GOOD. MARKET U.S. TWOS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS 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 4.00-4.50 few higher baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz
min 3.50-4.00 few higher baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min
5.50-6.00 few higher baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.00
few higher 50 lb cartons 40s 4.50-5.00 few higher & lower 50s 4.50-5.00 few
higher & lower 60s 4.50-5.00 few higher 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 few
higher & lower 10 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00 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 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00 occas lower 50s 4.00-4.50
mostly 4.00 occas lower 60s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00 70s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00 few
higher 80s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 90s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 100s 5.00-5.50
mostly 5.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 2.00-2.50 mostly 2.50 few higher 10
oz min 3.00-3.50 mostly 3.50