Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for
Thursday, May 9, 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 09-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: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Most movement from prior commitments. Prices represent few new sales.
Wide range in price and quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge
22.00-24.00 few higher, some including prior commitments lower
SOUTH GEORGIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and cooling. Most movement
from prior commitments. Prices represent few new sales. Wide range in price.
flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge 32.00-36.00 few higher, prior commitments
24.00-30.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 20.00-24.00 occasional higher,
prior commitments 14.50-18.50
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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 EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS GOOD. 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
mostly 15.00-16.00 few 17.00-18.00 some previous commitments 12.00 occasional
higher and lower
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing
and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red
20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 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 too few
sales to establish a market flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 20.00-22.00
few including previous commitments higher occasional lower
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 SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 25.25-27.25 mostly 25.25 occasional higher and lower
36s 26.25-28.25 mostly 27.25-28.25 occasional higher 40s 28.25-31.25 mostly
29.25-30.25 occasional higher 48s 32.25-34.25 mostly 32.25-33.25 occasional
higher 60s 25.25-26.25 70s 18.25-20.25 mostly 18.25-19.25 occasional higher
84s 13.25-15.25 mostly 14.25 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 GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing
and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red
20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 occasional higher and lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling.
Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 8.00
occasional higher
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Some present shipments
from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. flats 12 1-pt baskets med-lge
11.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 occasional higher flats 8 1-lb containers with lids
med-lge 8.00-9.00 some previous commitments 7.00 occasional higher and lower
ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 14.00-16.00 mostly 16.00 few
17.00-18.00 occasional higher
SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Some present
shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. flats 12 1-pt
baskets med-lge 11.00-12.00 occasional higher flats 8 1-lb containers with
lids med-lge 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 some previous commitments 7.00 occasional
higher and lower 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 GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing
and cooling. Wide range in prices. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge
20.00-22.00 few including previous commitments higher occasional lower ORGANIC
flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 24.00-30.50 mostly 24.50-28.50 few
including previous commitments 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 HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 32.25-34.25 mostly 32.25-33.25 occasional higher and
lower 36s 32.25-34.25 mostly 32.25-33.25 occasional higher and lower 40s
32.25-34.25 mostly 33.25 occasional higher 48s 33.25-35.25 mostly 34.25
occasional higher 60s 24.25-25.25 occasional higher 70s 17.25-19.25 mostly
17.25-18.25 occasional higher 84s 12.25-14.25 mostly 12.25-13.25 occasional
higher and lower
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Dominican Republic. 65-70 lb
sacks Dry 40s 20.00-21.00 mostly 21.00 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
7.50-8.00 mostly 8.00 10s 7.50-8.00 mostly 8.00 12s 7.50-8.00 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: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. COSTA RICA. cartons 1
layer golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 one label 13.00-13.50 6s
10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 one label 13.75 7s 10.00-11.00 one label 12.25 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
MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s 8.00-10.95 mostly
9.00-9.95 occas higher 12s 8.00-10.95 mostly 9.00-9.95 occas higher 15s
8.00-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 18s supplies in too few hands to establish a
market oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) supplies in too few hands to
establish a market
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 5S LOWER, 6S ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA
, HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s
8.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-9.95 6s 8.00-11.95 mostly 9.00-10.95
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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA,
GUATEMALA flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 8s 4.00-5.00
mostly 4.00-4.50 9s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 10s 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.50-4.00
12s 2.75-3.25 mostly 3.00 occas higher
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range
of quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 16.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 occas higher 9s 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few
19.00-20.00 occas higher 10s 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00
occas higher 12s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 occas higher
13s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 occas higher 14s 15.00-18.00
mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 occas higher 15s 15.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 occas higher
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA,
ECUADOR, HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe 6s supplies in too few hands to
quote 7s supplies 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
MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 12S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA RICA 1/2 cartons 9s 9.00-10.95 mostly
9.95-10.95 occas higher 12s 9.00-10.00 occas higher 15s 8.00-9.95 mostly
8.00-9.00
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA RICA 2/3 cartons
5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 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 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 09-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 RED FLESH SEEDED LIGHT, RED FLESH SEEDLESS FAIRLY LIGHT.
DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded
Type 35s .24-.25 Red Flesh Seedless Type 45s .30 few .32, occas higher 60s
.30 few .32, occas higher.
FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2013 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET.
ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 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 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 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 18.00-20.00 lge
16.00-18.00 med 14.00-16.00 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 MIAMI 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 Royal
Gala 70s 26.00-30.00 80s 26.00-30.00
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. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 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 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 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 18.00-20.00 lge
16.00-18.00 med 14.00-16.00 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 09-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2013 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services
included. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .22-.24
occasional lower approx 45 count .22-.24 occasional lower ORGANIC 24 inch bins
per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .35 approx 45 count .35
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2013 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. Most present shipments from
prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. 24 inch bins per lb
Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 28 count .20-.22 mostly .21-.22 few high as .24
approx 35 count .20-.22 mostly .21-.22 few high as .24 Red Flesh Seedless Type
approx 35 count .27-.30 mostly .28 occasional higher approx 45 count .27-.30
mostly .28 occasional higher approx 60 count .26-.30 mostly .28 occasional
higher FIRST REPORT.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 12S HIGHER, 9S ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 1/2 cartons 9s 7.95-8.95 mostly 7.95-8.00 few 9.95 12s
7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occasional higher
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s 5.00-8.00 mostly
6.95-7.00 occasional higher 6s 5.95-7.00 occasional higher 8s 5.00-6.35 mostly
5.00-6.00 few 6.95 9s 4.00-5.00 few 5.35
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND SEEDLESS 35 TO 60 COUNT FAIRLY GOOD, SEEDED LIGHT,
OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET MINIATURE HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments. flat cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s 7.00-9.00 occasional
higher 8s 7.00-9.00 occasional higher 9s 7.00-9.00 occasional higher 11s
7.00-9.00 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 35 count .12-.14
few .11 approx 45 count .12-.14 few .11 approx 55 count .12-.14 few .11 Red
Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .18-.22 mostly .20-.22 few .24 approx 45
count .18-.22 mostly .20-.22 few .24 approx 60 count .18-.22 mostly .20-.22 few
.24 75-80s .14-.16 occasional higher and lower
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 4.50-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 few 6.00 8s 4.00-5.75 mostly
4.50-5.00 few 6.00 9s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.00-5.00 10s 4.00-4.75 mostly 4.00-4.50
12s 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.50
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 VERY LIGHT, 200-230S HEAVY. DEMAND 110-150S EXCEEDS
SUPPLY, 175 MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 200S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s 28.00-32.00
mostly 30.00 few 34.00 occasional lower 150s 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 few 34.00
occasional lower 175s 22.00-24.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 few high as 26.00
occasional lower 200s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 230s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00
occasional higher 250s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00
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
occasional lower
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Wide range in quality
and condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 6s
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 7s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 8s 7.50-9.00 mostly
8.00-8.50 few high as 10.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY ATAULFO LIGHT. DEMAND ATAULFO 16-20S FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS
LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats 1 layer Haden 6s
4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occasional higher 7s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00
occasional higher 8s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occasional higher 9s 4.00-5.00
mostly 4.00-4.50 10s 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00 occasional higher 12s 3.00-3.75
mostly 3.00-3.50 14s 3.00-3.75 mostly 3.00-3.50 Tommy Atkins 6s 4.00-5.00
mostly 4.00-4.50 occasional lower 7s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 occasional
lower 8s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 occasional lower 9s 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00
occasional higher 10s 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50 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 occasional higher 20s 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50
few 6.50 22s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 occasional lower 24s 3.00-4.25 mostly
3.50
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
AND CHOICE 75-165S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in prices.
7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 19.25-23.80 occasional higher 95s
24.75-26.80 mostly 25.75-26.80 occasional higher 115s 24.75-26.80 mostly
25.75-26.80 occasional higher 140s 22.75-25.30 mostly 23.75-25.30 165s
17.75-19.80 mostly 18.75-19.80 occasional higher 200s 15.75-17.80 mostly
16.75-16.80 occasional higher/lower 235s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80
occasional lower Shprs Choice 75s 16.75-19.80 mostly 16.75-18.80 95s
18.75-19.80 mostly 19.75-19.80 few 20.80 115s 18.75-20.80 mostly 19.75-20.80
few 21.80 140s 19.75-21.30 mostly 20.25-21.30 few 21.80 165s 16.25-18.30 mostly
16.75-18.30 occasional higher 200s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 235s
12.75-14.80 occasional lower Uncl (Standard) 140s 16.75-19.80 few
higher/lower 165s 14.75-17.80 few higher 200s 12.75-15.30 occasional
higher/lower ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 25.30-29.80 few
higher/lower 95s 28.30-34.80 mostly 30.30-34.80 115s 28.30-34.80 mostly
30.30-34.80 occasional higher 140s 26.30-30.80 mostly 28.30-30.80 occasional
higher
---ORANGES: SUPPLY 113-138S LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide
range in prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 15.75-18.80
mostly 16.75-18.80 occasional higher 56s 15.75-18.80 mostly 16.75-18.80
occasional higher 72s 15.75-17.80 few higher 88s 12.75-15.30 mostly
13.75-15.30 few higher 113s 11.25-12.30 few higher 138s 9.75-10.80 few higher
Shprs Choice 48s 10.75-12.80 mostly 11.75-12.80 occasional higher 56s
10.75-12.80 mostly 11.75-12.80 occasional higher 72s 10.75-13.30 mostly
11.75-13.30 few higher 88s 11.75-13.30 few higher 113s 10.75-11.80 few higher
138s 8.75-10.30 occasional higher Late Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 17.75-19.80
mostly 18.75-19.80 56s 17.75-19.80 mostly 18.75-19.80 72s 16.75-18.80 mostly
17.75-18.80 88s 14.75-17.30 mostly 15.75-17.30 113s 13.25-14.30 138s
11.75-12.80 Shprs Choice 48s 11.75-13.80 mostly 12.75-13.80 56s 11.75-13.80
mostly 12.75-13.80 72s 11.75-14.30 mostly 12.75-14.30 88s 11.75-14.30 113s
10.75-12.80 mostly 11.25-12.80 138s 10.25-11.30
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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 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 9-MAY-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Thursday, May 9, 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 09-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 10.00-11.00 various containers bunched Collard 6s
9.00-10.00 occas lower various containers loose Collard 10.00
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is
issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 13.00-14.35
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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 high as 40.00 No Grade Marks
med 30.00-40.00 mostly 35.00 occasional high as 42.00 jbo 15.00-20.00 mostly
18.00
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra
services included. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge 59.75-64.75
mostly 60.75-62.75 occasional higher previous commitments lower std 59.75-64.75
mostly 60.75-62.75 occasional higher previous commitments lower 11 lb
cartons/crates bunched Green lge 24.75-30.85 mostly 26.75-27.75 occasional
lower std 24.75-30.85 mostly 26.75-27.75 occasional lower
STOCKTON DELTA DISTRICT
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTYLY LOWER.
Extra services included. Many shipments booked at lower previously committed
prices. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Long Green lge 56.75-60.75 mostly
58.75-60.75 occasional higher previous commitments lower std 56.75-60.75 mostly
58.75-60.75 occasional higher previous commitments lower 11 lb cartons/crates
bunched Long Green lge 24.75-28.75 mostly 26.75-27.75 ocasional higher and
lower previous commitments lower std 24.75-28.75 mostly 26.75-27.75 ocasional
higher and lower previous commitments lower
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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. Few
Nicaragua. 50 lb sacks 11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 few higher and lower
---CHAYOTE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica. 20 lb cartons
8.50-9.50 few higher 40 lb cartons 15.00-16.00 few higher
---GINGER ROOT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica. 30 lb cartons
24.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-25.00 few higher and lower
---MALANGA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET BLANCA HIGHER; LILA LOWER. Costa Rica and
Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador. 40 lb cartons Blanca med few 40.00-42.00 lge
60.00 few lower Lila lge 38.00-40.00 mostly 38.00 few higher
---TARO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET EDDOES HIGHER; DASHEEN STEADY. Costa Rica and
Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador and Jamaica. 40 lb cartons Eddoes sml 38.00-40.00
mostly 39.00-40.00 few lower Dasheen (Coco, Islena) lge few 70.00 50 lb sacks
Dasheen (Coco, Islena) med 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few higher
---YAMS (NAMES): DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Costa Rica.
Includes Jamaica. 45 lb cartons Yellow 57.00-58.00 few lower 50 lb cartons
white 24.00 few higher
---YUCA (CASSAVA): DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica. 40 lb cartons
14.00-16.00 mostly 16.00
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 LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons Haricot Vert
(French Type) 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00 occas higher and lower
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA.. Wide range
of quality and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 15.00-17.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 occas higher and lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 15.00-17.00 mostly
15.00-16.00 few 14.00 occas higher
PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. 11 lb cartons bunched
Green jbo 23.00-25.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 lge 18.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-21.00
occas higher std 18.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-21.00 occas higher sml 17.00-19.00
mostly 17.00-18.00 FIRST REPORT
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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: DEMAND MACHINE PICKED GOOD. MARKET MACHINE PICKED STEADY. Includes
palletizing and precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market Machine Picked
16.85-20.85 mostly 18.85
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 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 GOOD. MARKET WAXED HIGHER, PICKLES ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles
150-200s 14.90-16.90 200-300s 16.90-18.90 WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med
12.00-16.95 mostly 12.35-14.35 few lower fr qual 6.00-10.95 mostly 7.35-8.35
occas lower cartons 24s 4.00-6.95 mostly 4.00-4.50
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1
1/9 bushel cartons med 18.00-22.95 mostly 20.35-20.85 fr qual 10.00-14.95
mostly 12.00-12.35 occas higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER.
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 18.00-20.95
mostly 18.35-19.35 exlge 18.00-20.95 mostly 18.35-19.35 lge 14.00-18.95 mostly
16.35 med 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.35 occas lower irreg sz fr qual 12.00-14.95
mostly 12.35 previous commitments low as 9.35
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Includes pallletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles
18.00-20.35 mostly 18.00-18.35 Long Hot 24.00-24.85 mostly 24.00-24.35 occas
higher
---SQUASH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 12.00-12.85 mostly 12.35 few higher
med 10.00-10.85 mostly 10.35 few higher Yellow Straightneck sml 14.00-14.85
mostly 14.35 occas higher and lower med 12.00-12.85 mostly 12.35 occas higher
and lower 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml 14.00-16.95 mostly 14.35 med
10.00-10.95 mostly 10.35
---TOMATOES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb
cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 17.95-19.95 6x6 sz
15.95-17.95 6x7 sz 13.95-15.95 one label 16.95 U.S. Two 5x6 sz 15.95-17.95
6x6 sz 14.95-15.95 6x7 sz 13.95-14.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 8.95-10.95 one label 11.95 occas lower
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 12.95-13.95 20 lb
cartons loose 24.95-25.95 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 19.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra
services included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 13.95 occas higher lge
11.95-12.95 occas higher med 9.95-10.95 few labels 11.95
NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET.
LAST REPORT
SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---RADISHES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Precooling
Included. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red 6.95-7.95 cartons topped 14
1-lb film bags red 7.45-8.45 40 lb film bags topped red 19.85-20.85 25 lb
film bags topped red 12.70-13.70
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 ABOUT STEADY. Includes
palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 17.00-18.85 mostly 18.00
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 10.25-13.50 mostly 11.35-12.95 occasional
higher and lower WGA crates 14.35-18.50 mostly 15.95-17.50 occasional higher
and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: SUPPLY 50 POUND CARTONS LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER.
Extra services included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa 16.35-19.10
mostly 16.35-18.35 50 lb cartons Nappa 16.35-16.95 occasional higher and lower
30 lb cartons Nappa 11.35-13.50 occasional 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 6.35-7.50 mostly 6.35-7.10 occasional higher and lower 60s
8.45-10.50 mostly 8.45-9.50 occasional higher and lower
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. 50 lb
cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 9.95-11.10 occasional lower Red Type 18-24s
23.25-24.45 occasional higher and lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 14.35-18.50 mostly 15.35-17.64 occasional lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 24s
14.50-18.50 mostly 16.35-17.85 occasional lower
---GREENS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Kale 24s 8.45-11.85 mostly 9.75-11.45 occasional higher and
lower
---PARSLEY: SUPPLY PLAIN LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. cartons bunched Curly 60s 11.45-14.48 mostly 12.64-13.35 Plain 60s
11.45-16.48 mostly 12.45-14.75
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bunched Flat 24s 8.75-13.48 mostly 10.45-11.85
COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES. MARKET
SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type
Handpicked 30.95-34.95 mostly 32.95 ORGANIC 30 lb cartons Round Green Type
Handpicked 34.95-45.00
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY 18S HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra
services included. cartons wrapped 18s 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 fr qual
7.95-9.95 mostly 8.95 few 10.95 24s 12.45-16.95 mostly 14.95 fr qual 7.95-10.95
mostly 8.95 ORGANIC cartons wrapped 18s 32.95 24s 32.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET MEDIUM ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo
16.95-18.95 exlge 16.45-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 lge 14.95-16.95 occasional
lower med 12.95 irreg sz fr qual 9.95-11.95 mostly 10.95 occasinal higher and
lower ORGANIC 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 54.95 lge 54.95 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: SUPPLY HEAVY. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 8.45-11.95 mostly
8.95-10.95 few 12.95 occasional lower White 4 dz min 8.45-11.95 mostly
8.95-10.95 few 12.95 occasional lower Bi-Color 4 dz min 8.45-11.95 mostly
8.95-10.95 few 12.95 occasional lower
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 14.00-16.40
mostly 14.45-16.40 25 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.70 mostly 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
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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 40 lb containers per lb .95-1.00 mostly .95 occasional 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 5.50-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.00 few
10.95 occasional higher fr qual 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 occasional higher
ord qual 3.00-5.00 occasional higher lge 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-5.00
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND LIGHT. 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
12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 few 10.95 occasional higher fr qual 7.95-10.95
mostly 8.95 occasional higher and lower 24s 10.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 fr
qual 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 occasional higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET RED 15 LB CARTONS
SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 10.95-14.95 mostly
10.95-12.95 occasional higher fr qual 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95 occasional higher
lge 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 fr qual 5.95-6.95 med 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95
few 10.95 fr qual 3.95-6.95 mostly 3.95-5.95 Red irreg sz fr qual 16.95-24.95
mostly 22.95 15 lb cartons Red exlge 16.95-18.95 lge 16.95-18.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY SERRANO LIGHT. DEMAND MINI SWEET TYPES MODERATE,
SERRANO FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET SERRANO LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge .40-.45
few .50 Jalapeno lge .40-.45 few .35 occasional higher Serrano lge .65-.70
Yellow Chile lge .30 few .35 cartons 9 2-lb film bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types
24.95-30.95 mostly 24.95-25.95
---SQUASH: DEMAND ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET LARGE
KABOCHA LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 6.95-8.95 few 10.95
sml-med 6.95-8.95 few 10.95 med 5.95-6.95 occasional higher Yellow
Straightneck sml 6.95-8.95 few 5.95 occasional higher sml-med 6.95-8.95 few
5.95 occasional higher med 4.95-6.95 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini lge
5.95-6.95 occasional higher Acorn sml 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 few 4.95 med
10.00-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 lge 10.00-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 occasional
lower Butternut sml 12.95-14.95 occasional higher med 14.95-16.95 few 12.95
lge 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 Kabocha sml 3.95-5.95 occasional higher med
3.95-5.95 few 6.95 lge 4.95-6.95 occasional higher
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4-4X5S LIGHT. DEMAND 4X4-4X5S GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD.
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and
condition. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz 13.95-14.95 few
16.95 5x6 sz 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s
15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 4x5s 14.95-19.00 mostly 16.95-19.00 5x5s
12.95-16.00 mostly 12.95-14.95 5x6s 11.95-14.00 mostly 11.95-12.95 occasional
higher and lower ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz
13.95-14.95 few 16.95 5x6 sz 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 cartons/flats 2 layer
Vine Ripes 4x4s 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 4x5s 14.95-19.00 mostly
16.95-19.00 5x5s 12.95-16.00 mostly 12.95-14.95 5x6s 11.95-14.00 mostly
11.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET CARTONS HIGHER,
PINTS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. OPEN
FIELD flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 11.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 20 lb
cartons loose med-lge 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. OPEN FIELD 25 lb
cartons loose Roma exlge 8.30-10.00 mostly 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge
8.30-9.00 med 8.30-8.50 mostly 8.30 ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose
Roma exlge 8.30-10.00 mostly 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge 8.30-9.00 med
8.30-8.50 mostly 8.30
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons med 8.95-10.95 few 12.95 fr qual 7.95-8.95 mostly 7.95 cartons 36s
5.95-6.95 mostly 5.95 occasional higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
Extra services included. 25 lb cartons 21.00-29.64 mostly 22.00-26.75 few high
as 30.95 occasional 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 LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Wide range in quality
and price. 40 lb cartons 15.00-20.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 few high as 23.00
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Wide range in quality. Wide range in price. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates
21.00-26.00 mostly 23.00-26.00 few high as 29.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide range
in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 7.50-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 few 9.00
occasional higher
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY SERRANO LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SERRANO
LOWER, JALAPENO SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Anaheim 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional
higher and lower Jalapeno 22.00-26.00 mostly 23.00-26.00 occasional higher and
lower Poblano 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 few high as 24.00 Serrano
24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few high as 30.00
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4S VERY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND 4X4-4X5S EXCEEDS
SUPPLY, OTHERS VERY GOOD. Wide range in quality and condition. ADAPTED
ENVIRONMENT cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s supplies insufficient and
in too few hands to establish a market 4x5s supplies insufficient and in too
few hands to establish a market 5x5s supplies in too few hands to establish a
market 5x6s supplies in too few hands to establish a market
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND EXTRA LARGE FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES, OTHERS
FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET EXTRA LARGE LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose exlge
9.95-11.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 few 8.30 lge 9.00-10.95 mostly 9.95-10.50 few 8.30
med 8.95-9.95 mostly 8.95 few 8.30
OXNARD DISTRICT 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 5.25-5.75 60s 7.75-8.75
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN LIGHT, RED MODERATE. MARKET GREEN SLIGHTLY LOWER, RED
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Prices include some 45 pound cartons.
50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 5.75-6.75 Red Type 18-24s 21.75-24.75
---CELERY: DEMAND HEARTS MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Many sales from previous
commitments and or prior bookings. cartons 2 dz 25.75-30.56 mostly 27.35-29.14
occasional lower 2 1/2 dz 25.00-30.50 mostly 26.75-28.56 occasional lower 3 dz
24.00-30.48 mostly 25.35-27.35 occasional lower 4 dz 24.50-26.56 mostly
24.75-26.56 occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s
25.00-30.50 mostly 25.64-26.45 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.75-7.75 mostly 6.75 Red Leaf 24s 5.75-6.75
mostly 5.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. 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 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Red 24s 9.64-14.00 mostly 10.35-11.45 48s 14.45-16.95
occasional lower
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND BUNCHED FAIRLY GOOD, CROWN CUT MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.15-8.55
few high as 9.64 occasional lower bchd 18s 7.50-9.50 mostly 7.65-9.05 few high
as 10.14 occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 7.50-10.64 mostly
8.00-9.35 few 11.48 occasional lower Short Trim 8.50-11.50 mostly 9.00-10.35
few 12.48 occasional lower
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY 16S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 12S SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped
White 9s 6.35-9.64 mostly 7.00-7.95 occasional higher and lower 12s 7.65-10.64
mostly 8.15-9.50 occasional higher and lower 16s 7.35-9.50 mostly 7.35-8.48 few
high as 10.64 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 24S ABOUT STEADY, 30S SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Precooling included for filmlined and filmwrapped. Harvest curtailed by
market conditions. cartons flm lined 24s 5.45-8.14 mostly 5.95-6.64 occasional
higher and lower 24s flmwrpd 6.45-9.14 mostly 6.95-7.64 occasional higher and
lower 30s flmwrpd 6.00-8.64 mostly 6.00-6.45
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Boston 24s 7.45-9.64 mostly 7.45-8.60 one label 11.48
occasional lower Green Leaf 24s 5.45-9.48 mostly 5.85-6.56 occasional higher
and lower Red Leaf 24s 5.45-8.64 mostly 5.85-6.56 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Most present shipments Hearts from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments. Harvest curtailed by market conditions. cartons 24s 5.65-8.55
mostly 5.95-6.64 occasional higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts
7.45-10.64 mostly 7.95-9.56 occasional higher and lower cartons film lined
Hearts 48s 8.45-11.64 mostly 8.95-10.56 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 GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. cartons bchd 14s 7.00-7.50 occasional higher and lower bchd 18s
7.50-8.00 occasional higher and lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 6.50-8.65
mostly 7.00-8.00 Short Trim 9.00-9.25 occasional higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons film wrapped White 9s supplies insufficient to
establish a market 12s 6.65-9.50 mostly 7.00-9.50 occasional lower 16s
6.50-8.50 occasional higher and lower
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz
24.00-26.00 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 24.00-25.25 occasional
higher and lower 3 dz 23.50-25.25 occasional higher and lower 4 dz 23.50-25.25
occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET FILM LINED HIGHER, FILMWRAPPED
ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included for film lined and filmwrapped. cartons flm
lined 24s 5.35-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.50 24s flmwrpd 6.35-8.25 mostly 7.00-8.25
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons Green Leaf 24s 6.35-7.75 mostly 7.00-7.75 occasional lower Red Leaf 24s
6.35-7.50 mostly 7.00-7.50
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 24S LOWER, HEARTS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons 24s 5.85-7.50 mostly 6.25-7.50 cartons 12
3-count packages Hearts 8.75-10.50 mostly 9.25-10.50
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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 8.50-11.14 mostly 9.25-11.14
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 LEEKS MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET LEEKS ABOUT
STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bunched 48s
lge 8.55-10.64 mostly 8.55-10.00 occasional higher and lower 48s med 8.55-11.00
mostly 8.85-9.64 occasional higher and lower 48s sml 7.15-9.14 mostly 7.50-8.75
occasional higher and lower Leeks 12s 8.00-12.95 mostly 8.75-9.35 occasional
higher and lower cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 10.00-11.98
mostly 10.45-11.14 occasional higher and lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12
bunches per bag 10.00-11.98 mostly 10.45-11.14 occasional higher and lower
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 15.00-17.00
occasional higher and lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 12.25-15.00 occasional
higher and lower
RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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 6.50-7.00 Kale 7.00-8.00
few higher Mustard 6.50-7.00 Turnip Tops 6.50-7.00
---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 09-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 STEADY. 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 09-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 RED AND SAVOY TYPE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET GREEN
TYPE HIGHER, OTHERS STEADY. Precooling included. Green Type includes 1 7/8
bushel cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-10.00 previous
commitments lower Red Type med 14.00-16.00 occasional lower 40 lb cartons
Savoy Type med supplies insufficient to quote
---SQUASH: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel
cartons Zucchini sml 12.35-14.95 med 10.35-12.95 Yellow Straightneck sml
14.35-16.95 med 12.35-14.95 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml
16.35-18.85 med 10.35-14.85
THOMASVILLE-BIWEEKLY Shipping Point Prices as of 09-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 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 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 09-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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Some shipments at
previous commitments pyramid cartons/crates bunched Green WAExFcy lge
58.75-60.75 mostly 60.75 std 60.75-62.75 mostly 62.75 few 64.75 11 lb
cartons/crates bunched Green WAExFcy lge 25.75-27.75 mostly 25.75-26.75 few
higher std 25.75-28.75 mostly 26.75-27.75 few higher
WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 9-MAY-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Thursday, May 9,
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 09-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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet
Norkotah U.S. No. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-lb sacks 2" or 4 oz min
6.50-7.00 mostly 6.50 occas lower tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 4-9 oz
9.00-10.00 occas lower
MICHIGAN
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Supplies in few hands. 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 09-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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Prices represent few open
sales. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 5.50-7.00
mostly 6.25-6.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.25-7.50 50
lb cartons 40s 6.25-8.50 mostly 6.75-7.50 occas lower 50s 6.50-8.50 mostly
7.25-8.00 occas lower 60s 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.25-8.00 70s 6.50-8.50 mostly
7.25-8.00 80s 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.25-8.00 90s 6.50-8.00 mostly 6.75-7.50 occas
lower 100s 6.50-8.00 mostly 6.75-7.50 occas 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
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD, 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 6.00-7.00
occas lower 50s 6.00-7.00 60s 6.00-7.00 70s 6.00-7.00 80s 5.00-6.50 mostly
6.00-6.50 occas higher 90s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 100s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.50-6.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-5.00
FLORIDA
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND ROUND RED VERY GOOD, ROUND WHITE LIGHT, YELLOW TYPE FAIRLY
GOOD. MARKET ROUND RED SIZE A SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Round Red
U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 18.75-20.75 mostly 18.75 baled 10 5-lb
film bags sz A 18.75-20.75 mostly 18.75 50 lb cartons sz A 17.25-19.25 mostly
17.25 sz B 22.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.75 50 lb sacks sz A 15.75-17.75
mostly 15.75 sz B 20.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 30.50-34.50
mostly 30.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 10.75-12.75 sz B 16.75 Round White
U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 24.25-28.25 mostly 24.25-26.25 sz B 18.25-20.25
mostly 18.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 40.75-45.75 50 lb sacks sz A 22.75-26.75
mostly 22.75-24.75 sz B 16.75-18.75 mostly 16.75 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
10.75-14.75 Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 28.75-31.75
mostly 28.75 50 lb cartons sz A 27.25-28.25 sz B 17.25-18.25 Creamers 3/4-1
5/8" 35.75-45.75 mostly 40.75 50 lb sacks sz A 25.75-26.75 sz B 15.75-16.75
tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 50.50-52.50 mostly 50.50 U.S. Two 50 lb
sacks sz A 10.75-16.75 mostly 10.75
IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks
col 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 jbo 8.00-9.00 med 9.00-10.00 White 50 lb
sacks jbo 14.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 med 14.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo
13.00-14.00 occas higher & lower med 11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas
lower
KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Round
Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 sz B 16.00-18.00
mostly 18.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 7.00-8.00 Long
White U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 sz B 12.00-13.00
mostly 12.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-35.00 mostly 30.00 tote bags approx 2000
lbs sz A 32.00-36.00 few higher U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6.00-8.00 Yellow Type
U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 24.00-32.00 mostly 26.00-30.00 few higher sz B
14.00-18.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-35.00 mostly 30.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks
8.00-10.00
KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET CARTON 40-70S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags
non sz A 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.00-3.25 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-5.00
mostly 4.00-4.25 50 lb cartons 40s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 50s 7.00-8.50
mostly 7.00-7.50 60s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 70s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-7.50
80s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00 90s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 100s 6.00-7.00 mostly
6.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.00-4.00 10 oz min 3.50-5.00 mostly 4.50
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks
Super Col 10.00-12.00 col 10.00-11.00 occas higher jbo 10.00-11.00 occas
higher med 10.00-12.00 occas higher rpkr sz 12.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb
cartons jbo 12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 occas higher White 50 lb sacks jbo
12.00-16.00 med 12.00-14.00 occas higher Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 16.00
occas higher & lower med 14.00-15.00 occas higher & lower
SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW JUMBO AND MEDIUM RED LOWER,
OTHERS STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks col 10.00-12.00 jbo 10.00-11.00
mostly 10.00 med 10.00-12.00 White 50 lb sacks jbo 14.00 med 12.00-14.00 Red
Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 14.00-16.00 med 12.00-14.00
SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTONS EXCEEDS OFFERINGS, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET CARTONS
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 higher & lower baled 10 5-lb
film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 occas higher & lower 50 lb cartons 40s
4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00 occas lower 50s 5.50-7.50 mostly 6.50 occas higher 60s
6.00-7.50 mostly 6.50 occas higher 70s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 80s 6.00-8.00
mostly 7.00 90s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 100s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 U.S. Two baled
5 10-lb film bags 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00 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 5.00-5.50 Yellow Type
U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 20.00
UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND GOOD. 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 baled 5
10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 2.50-3.00 few higher baled 10 5-lb mesh
sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.25-5.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40%
5-oz min 3.50-4.00 few higher 50 lb cartons 40s 7.00-9.00 50s 7.00-9.00 60s
7.00-9.00 70s 7.50-9.00 80s 7.50-9.00 90s 7.50-9.00 100s 7.50-9.00 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 18.00-22.00 mostly
20.00-22.00 ORGANIC 40 lb cartons jbo 25.00-28.00