Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for
Thursday, May 2, 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 02-MAY-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: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Most harvesting curtailed due to rain and wet fields. flats 12 1-pt
cups with lids lge 33.00-36.00 some 38.00-41.00, some prior commitments
28.50-32.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 22.00-25.00 occasional higher,
few prior commitments 16.00-19.00
SOUTH GEORGIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET HIGHER. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Most harvesting curtailed due to rain and wet fields. flats 12 6-oz
cups with lids lge 22.00-25.00 few prior commitments 16.00-19.00
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 14.00-16.00 some
previous commitments 12.00 occasional higher and lower
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 24.00-28.00
mostly 24.00-26.00 few 29.00-30.00 occasional higher and lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in prices. flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge
18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 20.00-25.00
mostly 22.00-24.00 occasional higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 25.25-27.25 mostly 25.25-26.25 36s 26.25-28.25 mostly 27.25
occasional higher and lower 40s 28.25-30.25 mostly 29.25-30.25 occasional
higher and lower 48s 31.25-33.25 mostly 32.25 60s 24.25-26.25 mostly
25.25-26.25 70s 18.25-19.25 occasional higher 84s 13.25-14.25 occasional
higher
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2012 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY 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 and lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets med-lge
9.00-10.00 occasional higher flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occasional higher and lower
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST VERY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ORGANIC STEADY,
OTHERS HIGHER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats
12 1-pt baskets med-lge 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 occasional higher and
lower flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 7.00-8.00 mostly 8.00 some 9.00
occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
14.00-16.00 occasional higher
SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ORGANIC STEADY,
OTHERS HIGHER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats
12 1-pt baskets med-lge 10.00-12.00 occasional higher and lower flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 some 6.00 occasional higher
ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 14.00-16.00 occasional
higher
SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in prices. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 22.00-25.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 few lower occasional higher ORGANIC
flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 32.50-38.50 mostly 34.50-36.50
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 60'S AND 84'S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 30.25-32.25 mostly
31.25 occasional higher 36s 30.25-33.25 mostly 31.25-32.25 40s 31.25-33.25
mostly 31.25-32.25 48s 32.25-33.25 occasional higher 60s 22.25-25.25 mostly
23.25 occasional higher 70s 16.25-18.25 mostly 17.25 84s 12.25-14.25 mostly
12.25-13.25 occasional higher
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Prices represent few open sales.
Remaining supplies are in few hands. cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious
U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-29.00 mostly 25.00 some 19.00-21.00 Golden
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 26.00-29.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 Empire U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 28.00-31.00 mostly 28.00-29.00
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 STEADY. Brazil by Air and Boat. 3.5 kg
containers Solo Type Golden 7s 12.00-13.00 8s 12.00-13.00 9s 12.00-13.00 10s
12.00-13.00 12s 12.00-13.00
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 HIGHER. Dominican Republic. 65-70 lb sacks
Dry 40s 21.00-23.00 mostly 21.00-22.00 few higher
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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. HAITI flats 1 layer Francis 9s
7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00 10s 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00 12s 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00
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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. COSTA RICA. cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 one label 13.00 6s 10.00-11.00 mostly
10.00 one label 12.50 7s 10.00-11.00 one label 12.00 8s 9.00-11.00 mostly
10.00 one label 11.75
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 9S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. GUATEMALA
, HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s
11.75-12.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 few 10.00 12s 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-10.95 15s
9.00-12.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 18s 8.00-11.95 mostly 8.95-10.00 oversized 1/2
cartons 6s (5 size) 9.00-9.95 9s (6 size) 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.95
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA
RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s 10.00-12.00 mostly
11.00-12.00 6s 10.00-12.95 mostly 11.00-12.00 8s 9.00-11.95 mostly 10.00-11.95
oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) 11.00-12.95 mostly 11.00-12.00 few 10.00
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA
RICA, AND PANAMA Extra Services Included. flat cartons Red Flesh
Seedless Miniature 6s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 8s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market
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 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 8s 4.00-5.50
mostly 4.50-5.00 9s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 10s 3.75-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50
occas higher and lower 12s 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range of
quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 15.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 9s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00
10s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 12s 15.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 13s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00
14s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 15s 15.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA,
ECUADOR, HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe 6s 10.00-11.00 7s 10.00-11.00
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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA RICA
1/2 cartons 9s 12.95-14.95 mostly 13.95-14.95 12s 12.95-14.95 mostly
13.95-14.95
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA
RICA 2/3 cartons 5s 10.00-12.95 mostly 11.00 6s 10.00-12.95 mostly 11.00 8s
9.00-11.95 mostly 10.00-11.00
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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. COSTA RICA cartons 1
layer golden ripe 5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 6s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market 7s supplies in too few hands
to establish a market 8s supplies in too few hands to establish a market
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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. COSTA RICA cartons 1
layer golden ripe 5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 6s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market 7s supplies in too few hands
to establish a market
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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
MELONS
2013 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Most
harvest curtailed due to rain and wet fields. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh
Seedless Type 45s .29-.30 occas higher 60s .29-.30 occas higher.
ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 Bosc
60 sz 26.00-28.00 70 sz 28.00-30.00 80 sz 28.00-30.00 90 sz 26.00-28.00 100
sz 24.00-26.00 110 sz 22.00-24.00 Williams 60 sz 28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 70
sz 28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 80 sz 28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 90 sz 26.00-28.00
mostly 26.00 100 sz 24.00-26.00 110 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
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Thompson Seedless wide range
in condition; most Good Quality Thompson Seedless shipped under Prior
Commitments. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 prior
commitments 16.00-18.00 fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower
fine qual 32.00-34.00 occasional higher lge 18.00-20.00 prior commitments
14.00-16.00 fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower fine qual
30.00-32.00 occasional higher med 14.00-16.00 prior commitments 12.00-14.00
fr cond 6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED fine
qual 28.00-30.00 occasional higher Crimson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 lge
18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00 Red Globe exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med
16.00-18.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES 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 10.00-12.00 12s 10.00-12.00 14s 8.00-10.00 16s 8.00-10.00
18s 8.00-10.00 20s 7.00-9.00 Shinseiki 10s 10.00-12.00 12s 9.00-11.00 14s
7.00-9.00 16s 7.00-9.00 18s 7.00-9.00
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers
loose Hayward 25 sz 18.00-20.00 27 sz 18.00-20.00 30 sz 17.00-19.00 33 sz
17.00-19.00 36 sz 16.00-18.00 39 sz 16.00-18.00 42 sz 15.00-17.00 45 sz
15.00-17.00
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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Thompson Seedless wide range
in condition. Most Good Quality Thompson Seedless shipped under Prior
Commitments. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 prior
commitments 16.00-18.00 fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower
fine qual 32.00-34.00 occasional higher lge 18.00-20.00 prior commitments
14.00-16.00 fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower fine qual
30.00-32.00 occasional higher med 14.00-16.00 prior commitments 12.00-14.00
fr cond 6.00-8.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED fine
qual 28.00-30.00 occasional higher Crimson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 lge
18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00 Red Globe exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med
16.00-18.00 Autumn Royal exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00
CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg cartons tray pack
Granny Smith 70s 28.00-30.00 80s 28.00-30.00 90s 28.00-30.00 Royal Gala 70s
30.00-32.00 80s 30.00-32.00 90s 30.00-32.00 100s 28.00-30.00
---FRUITS OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons 1 layer Apple
Pears Hosui 10s 9.00-11.00 12s 8.00-10.00 14s 7.00-9.00 16s 7.00-9.00 18s
6.00-8.00 20s 6.00-8.00 Shinseiki 10s 8.00-10.00 12s 7.00-9.00 14s
6.00-8.00 16s 5.00-7.00 18s 5.00-7.00
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers
loose Hayward 25 sz 18.00-20.00 27 sz 18.00-20.00 30 sz 17.00-19.00 33 sz
17.00-19.00 36 sz 16.00-18.00 39 sz 16.00-18.00 42 sz 15.00-17.00 45 sz
15.00-17.00
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. 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 few 20.00 110 sz
20.00-22.00 few 18.00 120 sz 18.00-20.00 few 16.00 Packham Triumph 80 sz
28.00-30.00 90 sz 28.00-30.00 100 sz 26.00-28.00 Bosc 60 sz 28.00-30.00 70
sz 31.00-33.00 80 sz 30.00-32.00 90 sz 28.00-30.00 100 sz 26.00-28.00 110
sz 24.00-26.00
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1/2
cartons 9s 8.00-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.00 12s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-8.95 15s
5.95-8.95 mostly 7.95
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s 7.00-10.45
mostly 7.95-9.00 occasional higher 6s 7.00-10.45 mostly 7.00-8.00 few 11.35
occasional lower 8s 4.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 occasional higher 9s 3.00-4.35
mostly 3.50-4.00 occasional higher
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MINIATURE AND 75-80S FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET
ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. Most present shipments from prior
bookings and/or previous commitments. flat cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature
6s 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher 8s 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00
occasional higher 9s 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher 11s 7.00-10.00
mostly 8.00 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 35 count .14-.16
occasional higher approx 45 count .14-.16 occasional higher approx 55 count
.14-.16 occasional higher Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .20-.22
mostly .22 few .24 occasional higher and lower approx 45 count .20-.24 mostly
.22 few .26 occasional higher and lower approx 60 count .20-.24 mostly .22 few
.26 occasional lower 75-80s .14-.16 few .18 occasional higher
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 Ataulfo and Haden varieties. Wide range in quality. cartons 1 layer
Tommy Atkins 7s 4.00-6.25 mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional lower 8s 4.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 occasional lower 9s 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.75-5.00 10s 3.25-5.00 mostly
4.00-4.50 12s 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LIMES: SUPPLY 110-150S LIGHT. DEMAND 200-250S LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. Some sales of 250-230s booked open with
price to be established later. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s 28.00-32.00
mostly 30.00 occasional higher and lower 150s 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00
occasional higher and lower 175s 22.00-26.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 200s
12.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 230s 6.00-8.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher 250s
6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 few 5.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 17.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-20.00
---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 8.00-8.50 7s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 8s 7.50-8.50 mostly
7.50-8.00 few 9.00
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 16-22S GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET HADEN AND TOMMY
ATKINS 6-9S SLIGHTLY LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats 1
layer Haden 6s 4.00-5.25 mostly 4.50-5.00 7s 4.00-5.25 mostly 4.50-5.00 8s
4.00-5.25 mostly 4.50-5.00 9s 3.50-5.25 mostly 4.00-4.50 10s 3.50-4.00
occasional higher 12s 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50 14s 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50 Tommy
Atkins 6s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 7s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 8s 4.00-5.00
mostly 4.00-4.50 9s 3.50-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.25 occasional lower 10s 3.25-4.00
mostly 3.50-4.00 occasional higher 12s 3.00-3.50 14s 3.00-3.50 mostly
3.00-3.25 Ataulfo 16s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 few 8.50 18s 5.50-7.00 mostly
5.50-6.00 few 7.50 20s 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 6.50 22s 4.00-5.50 mostly
4.50-5.00 occasional higher and lower 24s 3.00-4.25 mostly 3.50-4.00
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 GOOD. MARKET SHIPPERS FIRST GRADE
95-140S AND CHOICE 95-165S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 18.75-21.80 occasional higher
95s 23.75-25.80 mostly 24.75-25.80 occasional higher 115s 23.75-25.80 mostly
24.75-25.80 occasional higher 140s 21.75-24.80 mostly 22.75-24.80 occasional
higher 165s 16.75-18.80 mostly 17.75-18.80 occasional higher 200s 15.75-17.80
occasional higher/lower 235s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 occasional lower
Shprs Choice 75s 15.75-16.80 few 17.75-18.30 occasional higher 95s 18.75-19.30
occasional higher/lower 115s 18.75-20.30 mostly 19.25-20.30 140s 18.75-20.80
mostly 19.25-20.80 165s 15.75-17.80 mostly 16.25-17.80 occasional lower 200s
13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 235s 12.75-14.80 occasional lower Uncl
(Standard) 140s 15.75-18.80 few higher/lower 165s 14.75-17.80 few higher 200s
12.75-15.80 occasional higher ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s
25.30-29.80 few higher/lower 95s 28.30-34.80 mostly 28.30-32.80 occasional
lower 115s 28.30-34.80 mostly 28.30-32.80 140s 24.30-30.80 mostly 26.30-28.80
---ORANGES: SUPPLY 113-138S FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 15.75-18.30 mostly
16.75-17.80 occasional higher 56s 15.75-18.30 mostly 16.75-17.80 occasional
higher 72s 14.75-17.30 mostly 14.75-16.80 occasional higher 88s 11.75-14.80
mostly 12.75-14.80 occasional higher 113s 10.75-12.30 occasional higher 138s
9.75-10.80 occasional higher Shprs Choice 48s 10.75-12.30 mostly 11.75-11.80
occasional higher 56s 10.75-12.30 mostly 11.75-11.80 occasional higher 72s
10.75-12.80 mostly 11.75-11.80 88s 10.75-12.80 mostly 10.75-11.80 occasional
lower 113s 9.75-11.80 138s 8.75-10.30 Organic navel supplies light and in too
few hands to establish a market.
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 few 22.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00
few 24.00 few higher occas lower 80s 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 occas higher &
lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few 24.00 few higher occas lower 88s 18.00-20.00
few 22.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few 24.00 few higher
occas lower 100s 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 occas higher & lower fineappear
20.00-22.00 few 24.00 few higher occas lower 113s 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 occas
higher & lower fineappear 22.00 few 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 20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 22.00-24.00 some 26.00 few higher & lower 80s 20.00 few higher &
lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 some 26.00 few higher & lower 88s 20.00 few
higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 some 26.00 few higher & lower 100s
18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 113s
18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 125s
18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower Fuji
WAExFcy 64s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 some 28.00
few higher & lower 72s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00
some 28.00 few higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear
24.00-26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower 88s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 24.00-26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower 100s 18.00 few higher &
lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 some 24.00 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 34.00 occas higher 80s
24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 few 34.00 occas higher 88s
24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 few 34.00 occas higher 100s
24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 28.00-30.00 few 32.00 occas 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 26.00-28.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 28.00-30.00
few lower occas higher 113s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few lower occas higher
fineappear 26.00-30.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few lower occas higher 125s
22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00
few higher 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 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 few higher
fineappear 28.00-30.00 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 STEADY. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S.
One 70s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower 80s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower
90s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower 100s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower
110s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few higher & lower 120s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00
few higher & lower 135s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few higher & lower 150s 22.00
few higher occasional lower
WA_FV102
WASHINGTON, DC 2-MAY-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Thursday, May 2, 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.
COLUMBIA Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 KALE AND COLLARDS MODERATE; TURNIPS AND MUSTARDS FAIRLY
LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is issued on Tuesdays and
Thursdays cartons bunched Kale 24s 11.00-12.00 cartons loose Mustard
9.00-10.00 Turnip Tops 11.00 various containers bunched Collard 6s 9.00-10.00
occas lower various containers loose Collard 9.00
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is
issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 13.00-15.35
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 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 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 No Grade Marks med 9.00-11.00 mostly
9.00-10.00 occasional higher jbo 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 occasional higher
Japanese Types U.S. No. 1 30.00-35.00 occasional higher 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 02-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
SALINAS VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services
included. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge 58.75-60.75
occasional high as 65.75 previous commitments lower std 58.75-60.75 occasional
high as 65.75 previous commitments lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge
26.75-28.75 std 26.75-28.75
STOCKTON DELTA DISTRICT
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services included. Many shipments booked at lower previously committed prices.
pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Long Green lge 58.75-60.75 few high as
64.75 previous commitments lower std 58.75-60.75 few high as 64.75 previous
commitments lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Long Green lge 26.75-28.75
occasional lower std 26.75-28.75 occasional lower
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica and Panama. 50 lb sacks
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 few higher
---CHAYOTE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Costa Rica. 40 lb cartons
17.00-19.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 few higher
---GINGER ROOT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica. 30 lb cartons
25.00-27.00 mostly 25.00-26.00 few higher and lower
---MALANGA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LILA HIGHER; BLANCA ABOUT STEADY. Costa
Rica and Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador. 40 lb cartons Blanca med 38.00-40.00
mostly 39.00-40.00 few higher lge 58.00-60.00 mostly 60.00 few lower Lila lge
40.00 few lower
---TARO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET EDDOES HIGHER; DASHEEN LOWER. Costa Rica and
Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador and Jamaica. 40 lb cartons Eddoes sml 32.00-34.00
mostly 32.00-33.00 few higher 50 lb sacks Dasheen (Coco, Islena) med
19.00-21.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 few higher
---YAMS (NAMES): DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET WHITE HIGHER; YELLOW LOWER. Costa
Rica. Includes Jamaica. 45 lb cartons Yellow 54.00-56.00 mostly 54.00-55.00
few lower 50 lb cartons white 23.00-25.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 few higher and
lower
---YUCA (CASSAVA): DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Costa Rica. 40 lb
cartons 14.00-15.00
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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons
Haricot Vert (French Type) 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 few 4.00 occas higher
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. GUATEMALA.. Wide
range of quality and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00-19.00 occas higher Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 17.00-21.00 mostly
17.00-18.00
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 HANDPICKED FAIRLY LIGHT, MACHINE PICKED MODERATE. DEMAND VERY
GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. Rain and wet
fields delaying some harvest. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked
20.35-21.35 Machine Picked 18.85-20.95 mostly 20.00-20.95 previous commitments
16.85
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. Most harvest curtailed due to rain and wet fields. wirebound crates
Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 9.45-9.95 White 4-4 1/2 dz 9.45-9.95 Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz
9.45-9.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing
and precooling. Few WAXED shipped with price to be determined at destination.
Some WAXED unsold. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 14.90-20.90
mostly 15.90-16.90 200-300s 16.90-22.90 mostly 17.90-18.90 WAXED 1 1/9 bushel
cartons med 8.00-12.85 mostly 10.00-10.35 fr qual 5.00-8.35 mostly 6.00-6.35
occas lower cartons 24s 3.00-5.00 mostly 3.00-4.00 few lower
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling.
Rain and wet fields delaying some harvest. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 18.00-22.85
mostly 20.35-20.85 occas higher fr qual 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.35-12.35 occas
higher and lower
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. Rain and wet fields delaying some harvest. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Green jbo 18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35 exlge 18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35 lge
14.00-16.95 mostly 14.35 occas lower med 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-10.85 occas
higher irreg sz fr qual 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-10.85 previous commitments low
as 9.35
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A
MARKET.
---SQUASH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. Rain and wet fields delaying some harvest. 1/2 bushel cartons
Zucchini sml 7.00-8.85 mostly 8.35 occas higher med 6.00-6.85 mostly 6.35 occas
higher Yellow Straightneck sml 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.35-13.35 occas lower med
10.00-12.95 mostly 10.35-11.35 occas lower 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck
sml 10.00-14.85 mostly 12.35-14.35 med 6.00-10.95 mostly 8.35-10.35
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 6X7 SIZE FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Most harvest curtailed due to rain and wet fields. 25
lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 17.95 6x6 sz
15.95 6x7 sz 11.95-13.95 U.S. Two 5x6 sz 15.95-16.95 6x6 sz 13.95-14.95 6x7
sz 10.95-11.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Most harvest curtailed due to rain and wet fields. flats 12 1-pt
baskets 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 one label 11.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing
and cooling. Most harvest curtailed due to rain and wet fields. flats 12 1-pt
containers with lids 11.95-13.95 previous commitments 9.95-10.95 20 lb cartons
loose 23.95-25.95 previous commitments 18.95-20.95 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt
containers with lids 19.95 previous commitments 18.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Most harvest curtailed due to rain and wet fields. 25 lb cartons
loose Roma exlge 13.95 lge 11.95-12.95 med 10.95-11.95 occas lower
NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Most
harvest curtailed due to rain and wet fields. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
med 7.50-8.00 occas lower
SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---RADISHES: SUPPLY 25 LB FILM BAGS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Precooling Included. Most harvest curtailed due to rain and
wet fields. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red 5.95-6.95 cartons topped 14
1-lb film bags red 6.45-7.45 40 lb film bags topped red 15.85 few high as
17.85 25 lb film bags topped red 9.95-11.70 occas higher
SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---OKRA: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing
and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 18.00-18.85 mostly 18.00-18.35
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
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 CRATES SLIGHTLY HIGHER, CARTONS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 9.35-13.14
mostly 11.35-12.95 occasional higher and lower WGA crates 16.35-18.50
occasional higher and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa 12.85-19.10 mostly 14.35-17.50
30 lb cartons Nappa 9.35-13.50 mostly 9.85-12.50 occasional higher and lower
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
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.
cartons bunched 30s 6.10-8.50 mostly 6.25-7.00 occasional higher and lower 60s
8.10-10.50 mostly 8.25-9.50 occasional higher and lower
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra
services included. Wide range in price. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s
6.00-8.87 occasional higher and lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 14.00-18.50 mostly 15.35-17.64 occasional lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 14.00-18.50 mostly 14.48-17.85 occasional lower
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Kale 24s 7.75-10.87 mostly 7.75-9.75 occasional higher and
lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Curly 60s 10.35-12.25 mostly 10.35-11.85 occasional higher and
lower Plain 60s 10.50-12.48 mostly 10.50-11.85 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Flat 24s 9.85-14.48 mostly 10.15-11.64
COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 30 lb
cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 30.95-32.95 mostly 30.95 occasional higher
ORGANIC 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 35.95-40.00 occasional
higher
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY 18S FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Extra services included. cartons wrapped 18s 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 fr
qual 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 24s 16.95-18.95 fr qual 8.95-12.95 mostly
8.95-10.95 ORGANIC cartons wrapped 18s 32.95 24s 32.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES. MARKET
SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Green jbo 13.95-14.95 occasional higher exlge 12.95-14.95 occasional
higher and lower lge 10.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower med 9.95-10.95
occasional higher irreg sz fr qual 7.95-8.95 ORGANIC 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Green irreg sz fr qual 26.95 15 lb cartons Green exlge 32.95 lge 32.95
IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. Most present shipments from prior bookings
and/or previous commitments. cartons Yellow 4 dz min 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95
occasional lower White 4 dz min 11.95-13.95 mostly 12.95 few 14.95 occasional
higher and lower Bi-Color 4 dz min 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95
KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.50-15.40 50 lb sacks loose jbo 14.45-16.40
25 lb sacks loose jbo 7.50-8.70 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
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality.
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. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Wide range in
quality and condition. 40 lb containers per lb .95-1.00 mostly 1.00 occasional
higher and lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND VERY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. Many shipments booked open with price to
be established later. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.00
occasional higher and lower fr qual 4.00-7.00 mostly 4.95-6.00 occasional
higher and lower ord qual 2.95-6.00 mostly 2.95-5.00 occasional higher sml
3.95-6.00 mostly 3.95-5.00 occasional higher lge 4.00-6.00 occasional higher
cartons 24s 2.50-5.00 mostly 3.00-4.00 36s 2.50-5.00 mostly 3.00-4.00 few 5.95
occasional higher
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 14.95-16.95
few 18.95 fr qual 6.95-9.95 mostly 8.95 few 10.95 occasional higher 24s
12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 occasional higher and lower fr qual 6.95-9.95 mostly
8.95 few 10.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND RED GOOD, GREEN LIGHT. MARKET 15
POUND RED HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 10.95-14.95 mostly
12.95 occasional lower fr qual 6.95-8.95 occasional higher lge 8.95-10.95 fr
qual 5.95-7.95 few 4.95 med 5.95-7.95 few 8.95 fr qual 4.95-6.95 mostly
4.95-5.95 Red irreg sz fr qual 16.95-22.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 few 24.95 15 lb
cartons Red exlge 14.95-16.95 mostly 16.95 lge 14.95-16.95 mostly 16.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY SERRANO VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MINI
SWEET TYPE HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9
bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge .40-.45 occasional higher Jalapeno lge
.55-.60 occasional higher Serrano lge .80-.85 mostly .80 few .75 Yellow Chile
lge .30-.35 mostly .30 occasional lower cartons 9 2-lb film bags Mixed Mini
Sweet Types 24.95-30.95 mostly 24.95-25.95
---SQUASH: DEMAND YELLOW, ZUCCHINI AND GREY FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
YELLOW AND ZUCCHINI LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality and condition. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 6.95-10.95
mostly 7.95-8.95 occasional lower sml-med 6.95-10.95 mostly 7.95-8.95
occasional lower med 6.95-8.95 occasional higher and lower Yellow Straightneck
sml 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 few 12.95 occasional higher and lower sml-med
6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 few 12.95 occasional higher and lower med 6.95-10.95
mostly 7.95-8.95 occasional higher and lower Grey sml 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95
few 12.95 sml-med 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 few 12.95 med 12.95-14.95 few 10.95
1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini lge 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 Acorn sml 6.95-10.95
mostly 8.95 med 12.95-14.95 lge 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 Butternut sml
12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 med 16.95-18.95 few 14.95 lge 16.95-18.95 mostly
18.95 Kabocha sml 4.95-6.95 occasional higher med 4.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-7.95
lge 6.95-10.95 mostly 7.95-8.95
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4-4X5S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 4X4-4X5S ABOUT
STEADY, OTHERS HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and
condition. FIELD GROWN 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz 10.95-13.00
mostly 10.95 occasional higher and lower 5x6 sz 9.95-12.00 mostly 9.95
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 12.95-14.95 few 16.95 4x5s 12.95-14.95
mostly 12.95 5x5s 8.95-10.95 few 12.95 5x6s 7.95-8.95 few 10.95 GREENHOUSE
25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz 10.95-13.00 mostly 10.95 5x6 sz
9.95-12.00 mostly 9.95 cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 12.95-14.95 few
16.95 4x5s 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 5x5s 8.95-10.95 few 12.95 5x6s 7.95-8.95
few 10.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 7.95-10.95
mostly 8.95-10.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 16.95-18.95 few 20.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. FIELD GROWN 25 lb cartons loose Roma
exlge 8.30-9.95 mostly 8.30 occasional higher lge 8.30-8.95 mostly 8.30
occasional higher med 8.30 occasional higher GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose
Roma exlge 8.30-9.95 mostly 8.30 occasional higher lge 8.30-8.95 mostly 8.30
occasional higher med 8.30 occasional higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included. 1 1/9
bushel cartons med 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 fr qual 8.95-10.95 cartons 36s
6.95-7.95 FIRST REPORT
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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
Extra services included. 25 lb cartons 20.00-26.35 mostly 22.00-24.95
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. Wide range in quality. 40 lb
cartons supplies in too few hands to establish a market
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9
bushel cartons/crates 24.00-28.00 mostly 25.00-27.00 few high as 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 LOWER. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 few
11.50
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide range
in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 few 8.50-9.00
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY ANAHEIM MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND ANAHEIM LIGHT,
OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and size. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons/crates Anaheim 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher Jalapeno
24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few high as 30.00 Poblano 18.00-22.00 mostly
18.00-20.00 occasional higher Serrano 32.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.00 occasional
higher
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4S VERY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET
HIGHER. Wide range in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE cartons/flats 2 layer
Vine Ripes 4x4s 12.95-16.00 mostly 14.95-15.95 4x5s 12.95-16.00 mostly
13.95-15.95 5x5s 11.95-13.00 mostly 11.95-12.00 5x6s 9.95-11.95 mostly
11.00-11.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Wide range
in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose exlge 9.95-11.00
mostly 9.95-10.95 few 9.00 lge 9.95-10.95 med 8.30-9.00 mostly 8.30-8.95
occasional higher
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 4.75-5.75 60s 6.75-8.75 mostly 6.75-7.75
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Prices
include some 45 pound cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 5.75-6.75
mostly 6.25-6.75 Red Type 18-24s supplies insufficient and in too few hands
to establish a market
---CELERY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HEARTS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Many sales from
previous commitments and or prior bookings. cartons 2 dz 25.75-30.50 mostly
26.75-28.56 occasional lower 2 1/2 dz 25.75-30.50 mostly 26.75-28.56 occasional
lower 3 dz 24.75-30.48 mostly 25.75-27.35 occasional lower 4 dz 24.75-26.56
occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 26.50-30.50 mostly
26.50-28.56 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s supplies insufficient and in too few hands
to establish a market Red Leaf 24s 5.75-6.25 mostly 5.75 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons 24s 5.75-6.75 mostly 6.25-6.75
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 VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Red 24s 7.75-11.00 mostly 8.85-10.48 48s 9.85-15.00 mostly 11.45-13.00
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY HEAVY. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons bchd 14s 6.15-8.50 mostly 6.15-7.50 few high as 9.64
occasional lower bchd 18s 6.65-9.00 mostly 6.65-8.00 few high as 10.14
occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 6.50-10.64 mostly 7.00-8.48 few
high as 11.64 occasional lower Short Trim 8.00-9.48 few 12.00
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY 16S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 16S SLIGHTLY
LOWER, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s
6.50-10.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occasional higher and lower 12s 7.00-11.14 mostly
7.15-9.50 occasional higher and lower 16s 7.00-11.00 mostly 8.25-9.35
occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND VERY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included
for filmlined and filmwrapped. Harvest curtailed by market conditions. cartons
flm lined 24s 5.64-8.14 mostly 6.00-7.00 occasional higher and lower 24s
flmwrpd 6.64-9.14 mostly 7.00-8.00 occasional higher and lower 30s flmwrpd
6.35-8.48 mostly 6.35-7.00 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons Boston 24s 7.45-10.00 mostly 7.45-8.64 few 10.50-12.55 occasional lower
Green Leaf 24s 5.56-8.55 mostly 5.75-6.56 occasional higher and lower Red Leaf
24s 5.56-8.55 mostly 5.75-6.56 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HEARTS SLIGHTLY LOWER, 24S ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments Hearts from prior
bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons 24s 5.95-8.50 mostly 6.06-6.95
occasional higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 7.00-10.56
mostly 8.00-9.50 occasional higher and lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s
8.00-11.56 mostly 9.00-10.50 occasional higher and lower
SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons bchd 14s 5.50-7.00 bchd 18s 6.00-7.50 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut
5.00-9.00 mostly 6.00-7.65 Short Trim 7.50-8.50 occasional higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 12S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS LOWER. Extra
services included. Wide range in price. cartons film wrapped White 9s 5.00-7.00
mostly 6.65-7.00 occasional higher 12s 6.00-10.00 mostly 7.00-8.65 16s
6.00-7.00 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Precooling
included for film lined and filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s 5.00-8.00 mostly
5.50-7.25 24s flmwrpd 5.50-8.50 mostly 6.50-8.50
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LEAF LOWER, RED LEAF ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.35-8.25 mostly
6.00-7.75 Red Leaf 24s 5.35-7.50 mostly 7.25-7.50
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 5.35-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.50
SOUTH & CENTRAL 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
2012 Season
---BEETS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Red Type 12s 8.25-11.00 occasional higher and lower
SOUTH & CENTRAL 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
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ICELESS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 48s lge 7.95-9.85 mostly
8.45-9.35 one label 11.14 occasional lower 48s med 7.55-11.00 mostly 8.35-10.14
occasional higher and lower 48s sml 6.50-9.64 mostly 6.75-8.75 occasional
higher and lower Leeks 12s 8.75-12.95 mostly 9.35-11.10 one label high as 19.14
occasional lower cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 9.95-11.98
mostly 10.35-11.14 occasional higher and lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12
bunches per bag 9.95-11.98 mostly 10.35-11.14 occasional higher and lower
RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Report issued Monday and
Thursday. various containers bunched/loose Collard 7.00-8.00 some 6.50 Kale
7.00-9.00 few higher Mustard 7.00-8.00 some 6.50 Turnip Tops 7.00-8.00 some
6.50
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. 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 higher and lower No Grade Marks jbo 6.00-7.00 few higher and lower
SEATTLE Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
OREGON/WASHINGTON COAST DISTRICTS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---RHUBARB: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Wide range in prices. F.O.B. ISSUED
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS. PRICES INCLUDES PALLETIZING AND COOLING, CONSOLIDATION
CHARGES EXTRA. FIELD GROWN 20 lb cartons U.S. One 16.00-21.00 mostly
16.00-20.00 few including previous commitments higher
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s
7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 Kale 24s 7.00-8.00 Mustard Curly 24s 7.00-8.00
Flat 24s 7.00-8.00 Turnip Tops 24s 7.00-8.00
SOUTH GEORGIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Precooling included.
Green Type includes 1 7/8 bushel cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med
7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 Red Type med supplies insufficient to quote 40 lb
cartons Savoy Type med supplies insufficient to quote
THOMASVILLE-BIWEEKLY Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 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
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT & LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY WASHINGTON
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Warming trend expected ov er the next few days. Highs over the weekend in the
80Fs. Some shipments at previous commitments pyramid cartons/crates bunched
Green WAExFcy lge 58.75-60.75 std 58.75-62.75 mostly 60.75-62.75 11 lb
cartons/crates bunched Green WAExFcy lge 25.75-27.75 std 25.75-28.75 mostly
26.00-28.75
WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 2-MAY-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Thursday, May 2,
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 02-MAY-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 LIGHT AND IN FEW HANDS. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Washed
unless otherwise specified. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags 2"
or 4 oz min 6.25-6.75 mostly 6.50-6.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" or 4 oz min
6.75-7.25 mostly 7.00 Round White U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" min
7.00-7.50 mostly 7.25-7.50
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 FAIRLY LIGHT FOR TOTE BAGS, LIGHT FOR BALED 5S. 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 mostly 6.50 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 4-9 oz
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.50
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 mostly 1.35-1.40
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 02-MAY-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Prices represent few
open sales. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 5.50-6.00
mostly 6.00 some 6.25-6.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 6.50-7.00 mostly
7.00 some 7.25-7.50 50 lb cartons 40s 5.50-7.75 mostly 6.50-7.50 occas higher
and lower 50s 6.50-7.75 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas higher and lower 60s 6.50-7.75
mostly 7.00-7.50 occas higher and lower 70s 6.50-7.75 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas
higher and lower 80s 6.50-7.75 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas higher and lower 90s
6.50-7.25 occas higher and lower 100s 6.50-7.25 occas 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 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas higher & lower med 7.00-8.00 occas higher
---POTATOES: DEMAND BALED FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.00-4.50
few 5.00 non sz A 3.00-3.50 few 4.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.00-5.50
few 6.00 non sz A 4.00-4.50 few 5.00 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-7.00
50s 5.00-7.00 60s 5.00-7.00 70s 5.00-7.00 80s 5.00-6.00 90s 5.00-6.00 100s
5.00-6.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-4.00 few 5.00
FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Round
Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 19.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
19.75 50 lb cartons sz A 18.25 sz B 22.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.75 50 lb
sacks sz A 16.75 sz B 20.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A
30.50-32.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 10.75-11.75 sz B 16.75 Yellow Type
U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 28.75-30.75 50 lb cartons sz A
27.25-30.25 sz B 18.25-22.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 45.75-50.75 50 lb sacks sz
A 25.75-28.75 few lower sz B 16.75-20.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz
A 50.50-56.50 few lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 10.75-20.75 mostly 10.75
IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks
col 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 jbo 8.00-10.00 med 10.00-11.00 occas lower
Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 12.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 occas higher med
11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 occas higher
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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT 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 5.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas
higher 60s 5.00-8.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 70s 5.00-8.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 80s
5.00-7.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher 90s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas
higher 100s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas higher U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz
min 3.00-4.00 10 oz min 3.00-5.00 mostly 4.50
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Most shipments from prior
commitments. Harvest curtailed due to wet fields. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks
Super Col 10.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 col 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 jbo 12.00 med
12.00-14.00 rpkr sz 12.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 14.00 White
50 lb sacks jbo 14.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 med 12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00
SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTONS EXCEEDS OFFERINGS, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET
CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties
U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.00 mostly 4.50 occas lower baled
10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s
3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00 occas higher 50s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas higher
60s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas higher 70s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 80s
6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 90s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 100s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 U.S.
Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.00-3.50 50 lb sacks 10 oz min
2.50-3.00 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 20.00
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 CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 3.25-4.00 few lower baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz
min 2.50-3.50 mostly 2.50-3.00 few higher & lower baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non
sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.25-5.00 few lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40%
5-oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.50-4.00 few higher & lower 50 lb cartons 40s
7.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 occas lower 50s 7.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 occas lower 60s
7.00-7.50 70s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50 80s 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 90s
7.00-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 100s 7.00-8.00 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6
oz min 2.00-4.00 mostly 2.50-3.50 10 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50
VIDALIA DISTRICT GEORGIA
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 Granex - Marked
Sweet U.S. One 40 lb cartons col 20.00-22.00 jbo 20.00-22.00 few 18.00
includes few prior commitments ORGANIC 40 lb cartons jbo 25.00-26.00 occas
higher