Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for
Friday, May 17, 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 17-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 VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Remaining supplies are in few hands. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 20.00-24.00
SOUTH GEORGIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Most movement from prior commitments. Wide range in price. flats 12
1-pt cups with lids lge 30.00-35.00 mostly 30.00-32.00 occasional 36.00, prior
commitments 24.50-29.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 20.00-24.00
occasional higher, prior commitments 16.00-19.50
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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 VERY 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 18.00-20.00
few 21.00-22.00 occasional higher some including previous commitments lower
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 18.00-22.00
mostly 18.00-20.00 few 23.00-24.00 occasional higher
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 STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in prices. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 16.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 occasional higher and lower
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 36S, 48S AND 70S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 26.25-27.25
occasional lower 36s 27.25-29.25 mostly 27.25-28.25 occasional higher and lower
40s 28.25-29.25 mostly 28.25 occasional higher 48s 32.25-33.25 occasional
higher 60s 24.25-26.25 mostly 25.25 70s 19.25-21.25 mostly 19.25-20.25
occasional lower 84s 13.25-15.25 mostly 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 18.00-20.00
occasional higher
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 18.00-20.00
occasional higher
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets
med-lge 12.00-13.00 occasional higher and lower flats 8 1-lb containers with
lids med-lge 9.00-10.00 some previous commitments 8.00 occasional higher and
lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 16.00 few high as
18.00 occasional lower
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---APRICOTS: DEMAND GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. cartons 2 layer tray pack Earlicot U.S. One 88s 19.55-22.55
occasional higher 60-64s 28.55-31.55 mostly 28.55-30.55 occasional higher and
lower 70-72s 25.55-28.55 mostly 26.55 occasional higher 80-84s 22.55-26.55
mostly 22.55-24.55 occasional lower 24 lb cartons loose Earlicot U.S. One #8
19.55-22.25 occasional higher
---CHERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Precooling and palletization extra. 16 lb cartons bagged Brooks 10 row sz
40.00-45.00 occasional higher 10 1/2 row sz 35.00-40.00 occasional higher 11
row sz 30.00-40.00 mostly 33.00-35.00 11 1/2 row sz 25.00-35.00 mostly 30.00 12
row sz 20.00-25.00 Tulare 10 row sz 40.00-50.00 mostly 40.00-45.00 occasional
higher 10 1/2 row sz 35.00-45.00 mostly 40.00-45.00 occasional higher 11 row sz
35.00-45.00 mostly 40.00 11 1/2 row sz 30.00-40.00 mostly 30.00-35.00 12 row sz
20.00-30.00 mostly 25.00-30.00
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 STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets
med-lge 11.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 occasional higher and lower flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occasional higher and
lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 16.00 occasional
higher and lower
SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND ORGANIC FLATS 12 6-OUNCE CUPS GOOD AT LOWER PRICES,
OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ORGANIC FLATS 12 6-OUNCE CUPS LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in prices. Some movement from
prior commitments. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids med-lge 28.00-32.00 mostly
28.00-30.00 occasional higher flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 few lower occasional higher ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 20.00-24.50 mostly 22.50-24.50 occasional higher and lower
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 70S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 32.25-34.25 mostly 32.25-33.25
occasional lower 36s 32.25-34.25 mostly 32.25-33.25 occasional lower 40s
32.25-33.25 occasional higher 48s 35.25-36.25 mostly 35.25 60s 24.25-25.25
occasional higher 70s 18.25-19.25 mostly 18.25 occasional higher 84s
12.25-14.25 mostly 12.25-13.25 occasional higher
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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 mostly 13.00 8s 12.00-13.00 mostly
13.00 9s 12.00-13.00 mostly 13.00 10s 12.00-13.00 mostly 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
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. HAITI flats 1 layer Francis 9s
7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00 10s 7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00 12s 7.50-8.50 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 ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA.
cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 11.00-12.00 one label 13.00-13.50 6s
11.00-12.00 one label 13.75 7s 11.00-12.00 one label 12.25 8s 10.00-11.00
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 ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s 8.95-9.95 12s
8.95-10.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 few 11.95 15s supplies in too few hands to quote
oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) 8.95-9.95 few 10.95
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND 6S MODERATE; 5S FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s
8.00-9.95 mostly 8.00-8.95 6s 9.00-10.95 mostly 9.95 few 8.00 oversized 2/3
cartons 5s (4 size) 8.00-9.00
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA
flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 4.00-4.50 few 5.00 8s 4.00-4.50 few 5.00 9s
4.00-4.50 few 5.00 10s 3.00-3.50 12s 2.50-3.00 occas higher
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range
of quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 18.00-20.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 few 17.00 9s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few 17.00 10s
18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few 17.00 12s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few
16.00-17.00 13s 17.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few 16.00 14s 16.00-18.00 mostly
17.00-18.00 occas higher 15s 15.00-18.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 occas higher
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA
RICA, PANAMA, HONDURAS, GUATEMALA cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 11.00-12.00
6s 11.00-12.00 7s 11.00-12.00 8s 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: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, 1/2 cartons 9s 7.00-8.00 occas higher and lower 12s
7.00-8.00 occas higher 15s supplies in too few hands to quote
---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 EXCEEDS SUPPLY. 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 EXCEEDS SUPPLY. 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 17-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD AT
SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Most sales made on previous
commitments with few new sales. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type 35s
.23 few .24 previous commitments .20-.22, 28s .18-.19 occas lower Red Flesh
Seedless Type 45s .28-.29 mostly .28 previous commitments .22-.25 mostly
.22-.24 few .26 occas higher 60s .28-.29 mostly .28 previous commitments
.22-.25 mostly .22-.24 few .26 occas higher
FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2013 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER.
Includes palletizing and precooling. 24 inch bins Athena Type 120s
170.00-185.00 mostly 175.00-185.00 few including previous commitments high as
200.00 previous commitments low as 160.00 140s 170.00-180.00 few including
previous commitments high as 200.00 previous commitments lower 150s
170.00-180.00 few including previous commitments high as 200.00 previous
commitments lower 180s supplies insufficient to quote
ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. 18 kg cartons tray pack Royal Gala 70s 30.00-32.00
80s 30.00-32.00 90s 30.00-32.00 100s 28.00-30.00 FIRST REPORT.
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped
Packham Triumph 70 sz 30.00-32.00 80 sz 30.00-32.00 90 sz 28.00-30.00 100 sz
26.00-28.00 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
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. 8 kg containers bagged
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. 8 kg containers bagged
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 GRANNY SMITH LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. 18
kg cartons tray pack Granny Smith 70s 26.00-28.00 80s 26.00-28.00 90s
26.00-28.00 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 17-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: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower
prices 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 35 count .12-.14 mostly
.14 few .15 approx 45 count .14-.16 mostly .14 few .13 Red Flesh Seedless Type
approx 35 count .22-.24 mostly .24 few .25 previous commitments lower approx 45
count .22-.24 mostly .24 few .25 previous commitments lower approx 60 count
.22-.24 mostly .24 few .25 ORGANIC cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s
18.50-20.50 8s 18.50-20.50 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx
35 count .25 approx 45 count .25 Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .35
approx 45 count .35
IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2013 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY 9S HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 12S SLIGHTLY LOWER,
OTHERS LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in appearance. 1/2 cartons
6s 5.45-6.50 mostly 5.95-6.50 9s 7.45-9.65 mostly 7.95-8.95 few 10.95
occasional lower 12s 8.45-10.95 mostly 9.45-9.95 few 7.50 occasional higher 15s
supplies insufficient to establish a market oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size)
6.45-8.95 mostly 7.45-7.50 occasional higher
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 2/3 cartons 5s 7.95-10.95 mostly 9.00-9.95 occasional lower
6s 8.95-10.95 mostly 9.00-9.95 occasional lower
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. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Most
present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. 24 inch bins
per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 28 count .20-.22 mostly .22 few .23-.24
occasional higher approx 35 count .20-.22 mostly .22 few .23-.24 occasional
higher approx 45 count .20-.22 mostly .22 occasional higher and lower Red Flesh
Seedless Type approx 35 count .28-.30 mostly .28 few .32 approx 45 count
.28-.30 mostly .28 few .32 approx 60 count .26-.30 mostly .28
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. Extra services included. 1/2 cartons 9s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market 12s supplies in too few hands
to establish a market. Light and sporadic supplies expected to continue through
the week of May 19. LAST REPORT
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s 5.00-7.00 mostly
5.00-6.00 occasional higher 6s 6.00-7.00 occasional higher 8s 5.00-6.00
occasional higher
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND SEEDED LIGHT, MINIATURE MODERATE, 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 supplies insufficient to establish a market 8s supplies insufficient to
establish a market 9s supplies insufficient to establish a market 24 inch
bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 35 count .12 occasional higher and
lower approx 45 count .12 occasional higher and lower approx 55 count .12
occasional higher and lower Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .20-.22
mostly .20 occasional higher and lower approx 45 count .20-.22 mostly .20
occasional higher and lower approx 60 count .20-.22 mostly .20 occasional
higher and lower 75-80s .14-.16 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
---GRAPES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER.
Extra services included. 18 lb containers bagged Perlette U.S. One lge
32.55-34.95 occasional higher med-lge 28.55-32.95 mostly 30.55-32.95
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 20S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Crossings
include light volumes of Haden variety. Wide range in quality. cartons 1 layer
Tommy Atkins 7s 4.25-5.00 mostly 4.50 few 5.50 8s 4.25-5.50 mostly 4.50 9s
3.50-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 occasional higher 10s 3.25-4.75 mostly 3.25-3.50 12s
3.00-4.50 mostly 3.00-3.50 Ataulfo 16s 6.50-7.00 few 8.00 18s 5.50-6.50 mostly
6.00-6.50 20s 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00-5.50
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LIMES: SUPPLY 110S LIGHT, 200S FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND 230S GOOD, OTHERS
MODERATE. MARKET 230S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 110-175S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s 24.00-30.00 mostly
26.00-28.00 few high as 32.00 occasional lower 150s 22.00-28.00 mostly
24.00-26.00 occasional higher and lower 175s 16.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00
occasional higher and lower 200s 10.00-12.00 230s 7.00-8.00 mostly 8.00
occasional higher and lower 250s 6.00-7.00 mostly 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 18.00-20.00 mostly 19.00-20.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND 8S FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide
range in quality and condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 9.00-10.00
mostly 9.00-9.50 one label 11.00 6s 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50 one label 11.00
7s 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50 one label 11.00 8s 8.00-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY ATAULFO FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND ATAULFO FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS
FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats 1 layer Haden 6s
4.00-4.50 few 5.00-5.25 occasional lower 7s 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 few
5.00-5.25 8s 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 few 5.00-5.25 9s 3.50-4.50 mostly
3.50-4.00 few 5.00 10s 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50 12s 3.00-3.75 mostly 3.00-3.50 14s
3.00-3.50 Tommy Atkins 6s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00 few 5.00 7s 3.50-4.50 mostly
4.00 few 5.00 8s 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00 few 5.00 9s 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00
occasional higher 10s 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50 12s 3.00-3.50 14s 3.00-3.50
Ataulfo 16s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.50 few 8.50-9.00 18s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.00-6.00
few 7.00 20s 4.25-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 few 6.00-6.50 22s 3.50-5.00 mostly
4.00-4.50 few 5.50 24s 3.00-4.00 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 STEADY. Wide range in
prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 20.25-23.80 few higher 95s
25.75-27.80 mostly 26.75-27.80 occasional higher 115s 25.75-27.80 mostly
26.75-27.80 occasional higher 140s 23.75-25.80 occasional higher/lower 165s
17.75-20.80 mostly 18.75-20.80 200s 15.75-17.80 mostly 16.75-17.80 235s
13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 occasional lower Shprs Choice 75s 16.75-19.80
mostly 17.75-19.80 occasional higher 95s 19.75-20.80 few 21.80 115s
19.75-21.80 mostly 20.75-21.80 few 22.80 140s 20.25-22.30 few 22.80 165s
16.75-19.30 mostly 17.75-19.30 200s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 235s
12.75-14.80 occasional lower Uncl (Standard) 115s 16.75-20.80 mostly
17.75-20.80 140s 16.75-20.80 mostly 17.75-20.80 165s 14.75-17.80 mostly
15.75-17.80 occasional higher 200s 12.75-15.30 mostly 13.75-15.30 occasional
lower ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 26.30-30.80 few
higher/lower 95s 30.30-36.80 mostly 32.30-36.80 occasional higher 115s
30.30-36.80 mostly 32.30-36.80 occasional higher 140s 28.30-30.80 mostly
30.30-30.80 occasional higher
---ORANGES: SUPPLY 88-138S LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in
prices. Mid-season orange supplies in few hands. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel
Shprs 1st Grade 48s 16.75-18.80 some 20.80 56s 16.75-18.80 some 20.80 72s
16.75-18.80 few 19.80 88s 15.75-17.80 113s 12.75-14.80 mostly 13.75-14.80
138s 10.75-12.80 few higher Shprs Choice 48s 11.75-14.80 mostly 12.75-14.80
56s 11.75-14.80 mostly 12.75-14.80 72s 11.75-15.30 mostly 12.75-15.30 88s
12.75-15.30 mostly 13.75-15.30 113s 11.75-13.80 mostly 12.75-13.80 138s
9.75-11.80 few higher Late Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 18.75-20.80 56s
18.75-20.80 72s 16.75-19.80 mostly 17.75-19.80 88s 15.75-17.80 113s
13.75-14.80 138s 11.75-13.80 mostly 12.75-13.80 Shprs Choice 48s 12.75-14.80
mostly 13.75-14.80 56s 12.75-14.80 mostly 13.75-14.80 72s 12.75-15.30 mostly
13.75-15.30 88s 12.75-15.30 mostly 13.75-15.30 113s 11.75-13.80 mostly
12.75-13.80 138s 10.75-12.30
SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---ORANGES: SUPPLY CHOICE GRADE LIGHT, SHIPPERS FIRST FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND
MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 7/10 bushel cartons Valencia Shprs 1st Grade 48s
13.75-15.80 mostly 14.75-15.80 56s 13.75-15.80 mostly 14.75-15.80 72s
13.75-15.80 occasional lower 88s 12.75-13.80 occasional lower 113s
11.25-12.30 138s 9.75-10.80 mostly 10.75-10.80 Shprs Choice 48s 10.75-11.30
occasional lower 56s 10.75-11.30 occasional lower 72s 10.75-11.30 occasional
lower 88s 10.75-11.80 113s 10.75-11.80 138s 9.25-10.30 ORGANIC 7/10 bushel
cartons Valencia Shprs 1st Grade 88s 17.30-19.80 mostly 18.30-19.80 113s
17.30-19.80 138s 14.75-17.80
RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 17-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Report issued Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday. Includes palletizing and cooling. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 12.00-13.75 mostly 13.00
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few
higher occas lower 80s 18.00-20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00
few higher occas lower 88s 18.00-20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear
20.00-22.00 few higher occas lower 100s 18.00-20.00 occas higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher occas lower 113s 18.00-20.00 occas higher &
lower fineappear 22.00 occas higher & lower 125s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00
occas higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 occas higher & lower Golden
Delicious WAExFcy 72s 20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00 some 24.00
few higher & lower 80s 20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00 some 24.00
few higher & lower 88s 20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00 some 24.00
few higher & lower 100s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00
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 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 few higher &
lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower 72s 18.00-22.00
mostly 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 some 28.00 few
higher & lower 80s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear
24.00-26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower 88s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00
few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower 100s
18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 some 24.00 few higher &
lower 113s 18.00-20.00 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 34.00-36.00 few higher 100s
fineappear 32.00-34.00 few higher Gala WAExFcy 88s 36.00-38.00 few higher
fineappear 38.00-42.00 few higher & lower 100s 34.00-36.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 36.00-40.00 few higher & lower
---PEARS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S.
One 70s 26.00-28.00 mostly 28.00 few higher 80s 26.00-28.00 mostly 28.00 few
higher 90s 26.00-28.00 mostly 28.00 few higher 100s 26.00-28.00 few higher
110s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower 120s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower
135s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower 150s 24.00-26.00 occas higher & lower
WA_FV102
WASHINGTON, DC 17-MAY-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Friday, May 17, 2013
Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News
Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA
Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199
Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.
Basis of Sale Definitions:
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.
Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services included. 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 25.75-28.85 mostly
26.75 occasional lower std 25.75-28.85 mostly 26.75 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 STEADY. 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
56.75-58.75 previous commitments lower std 56.75-60.75 mostly 56.75-58.75
previous commitments lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Long Green lge
24.75-26.75 occasional higher previous commitments lower std 24.75-26.75
occasional higher previous commitments lower
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons Haricot Vert
(French Type) 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00 few shipped with price to be established
after sales. very few new sales.
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SNOW PEAS HIGHER; SUGAR SNAP ABOUT
STEADY. GUATEMALA.. Wide range of quality and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas
Decalyxed 16.00-18.00 mostly 17.00 few 15.00 occas higher and lower Sugar Snap
Peas Decalyxed 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 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: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SML SLIGHTLY LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. 11 lb cartons bunched Green jbo 22.00-24.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 exlge
20.00-22.00 mostly 20.50-21.00 occas lower lge 19.00-21.00 mostly 20.00-21.00
occas lower std 18.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-20.00 sml 15.00-17.00 mostly
16.00-17.00
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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 INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET.
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 9.95 White 4-4 1/2 dz 9.95
Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 9.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 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 mostly 16.90 WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.00-18.85 mostly
16.35-16.85 occas higher and lower fr qual 10.00-12.85 mostly 10.35-10.85 occas
lower cartons 24s 5.00-7.85 mostly 6.35-6.85 occas higher
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 10.00-14.85 mostly 10.35-12.35 few lower
fr qual 8.00-10.85 mostly 8.35 few lower
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 20.00-20.95
mostly 20.35 exlge 20.00-20.95 mostly 20.35 lge 16.00-18.95 mostly 17.35-18.35
med 14.00-16.95 mostly 16.35 irreg sz fr qual 14.00-16.95 mostly 16.35 previous
commitments low as 9.35
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LONG HOT LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Includes pallletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles
14.00-16.85 mostly 14.00-14.85 Jalapeno 28.00-30.35 mostly 28.35 Long Hot
12.00-14.85 mostly 12.35-14.35
---SQUASH: SUPPLY ZUCCHINI FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT.
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons
Zucchini sml 10.00-10.85 mostly 10.35 few lower occas higher med 8.00-8.85
mostly 8.35 few lower occas higher Yellow Straightneck sml 9.00-12.85 mostly
9.35-10.35 med 7.00-10.85 mostly 7.35-8.35 few lower 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow
Crookneck sml 12.00-14.85 mostly 12.00-14.00 med 7.00-8.85 mostly 7.00-8.00
occas higher
---TOMATOES: DEMAND VERY 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 17.95 one label 18.95 6x7 sz 17.95 one label 18.95 U.S. Two 5x6 sz
15.95-17.95 6x6 sz 15.95 one label few 16.95 6x7 sz 15.95 one label few
16.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 10.95-11.95 occas higher
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 13.95-14.95 20 lb
cartons loose 25.95-27.95 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids
19.95-20.95 occas higher
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 13.95 occas lower lge 11.95-12.95
occas lower med 9.95-10.95 occas higher
SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---RADISHES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling
Included. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red 6.95-7.95 occas lower cartons
topped 14 1-lb film bags red 7.45-8.45 occas lower
SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---OKRA: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 17.00-18.85 mostly 17.35-18.35
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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 9.35-13.50 mostly 10.95-12.95 occasional
higher and lower WGA crates 14.35-18.50 mostly 15.95-17.50 occasional lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND 30 POUND CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD AT
LOWER PRICES. MARKET 30 POUND CARTONS ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Extra
services included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa 14.95-19.50 mostly
15.75-19.50 occasional lower 50 lb cartons Nappa 12.85-15.50 occasional higher
and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 9.50-13.45 mostly 10.50-12.75 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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 6.35-8.50 mostly 6.35-7.50 occasional higher 60s 8.45-11.50
mostly 8.75-10.50 occasional higher
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50
lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 7.37-10.10 occasional higher and lower Red
Type 18-24s 19.25-24.45 occasional higher and lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 12.35-18.50 mostly 14.45-16.85 occasional lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 14.35-18.64 mostly 16.75-18.64 occasional lower
---GREENS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Kale 24s 8.75-12.75 mostly 10.50-11.85 occasional higher and lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Curly 60s 15.45-18.50 mostly 15.45-16.75 occasional lower Plain 60s
15.45-16.87 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bunched Flat 24s 9.35-13.50 mostly 10.65-12.45
COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons wrapped 18s 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 fr qual 6.95-8.95 24s 12.95-14.95
mostly 14.95 occasional lower fr qual 6.95-8.95 ORGANIC cartons wrapped 18s
32.95 24s 32.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY RED AND YELLOW FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN VERY
GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET GREEN JUMBO, EXTRA LARGE AND LARGE SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Green jbo 17.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 exlge 17.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-20.95
lge 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 med 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 irreg sz fr
qual 10.95-12.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 Red irreg sz fr qual 18.95-24.95 mostly
18.95-20.95 15 lb cartons Red exlge 14.95-16.95 mostly 16.95 lge 14.95-16.95
mostly 16.95 Yellow exlge 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95 lge 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95
ORGANIC 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 30.50-37.50 lge 30.50-37.50 irreg sz
fr qual 20.00-26.95 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 WHITE MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. 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 8.45-9.95 occasional higher, few including sales to
nearby markets lower White 4 dz min 7.45-10.95 mostly 8.45-9.95 occasional
higher, few including sales to nearby markets lower Bi-Color 4 dz min
8.95-11.95 mostly 9.95 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 JUMBO SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.00-15.40 mostly
13.50-15.40 50 lb sacks loose jbo 13.00-16.40 mostly 14.00-16.40 25 lb sacks
loose jbo 6.50-8.70 mostly 7.00-8.70 cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled
18.00-18.75 occasional lower ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge
22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70 occasional lower sacks 24 2-lb film bags med-lge
22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70 occasional lower sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge
22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70 occasional lower cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby
Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons
4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00
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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality
and condition. 40 lb containers per lb .60-.65 occasional higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
med 10.95 few 12.95 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-9.00 occasional higher ord
qual 5.00-6.95 mostly 5.00-5.95 lge supplies in too few hands to establish a
market
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN MODERATE, RED LIGHT. MARKET
GREEN EXTRA LARGE AND LARGE HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge
14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 fr qual 6.95-8.95 few 10.95 occasional higher lge
12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 fr qual 6.95-8.95 occasional higher med 8.95-10.95
few 12.95 fr qual 4.95-6.95 mostly 5.95-6.95 Red irreg sz fr qual 14.95-22.95
mostly 16.95-18.95 few 12.95 occasional lower 15 lb cartons Red exlge
14.95-16.95 lge 13.95-16.95 mostly 14.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MINI SWEET TYPES MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge
.35-.40 Jalapeno lge .35-.40 mostly .35 occasional lower Serrano lge .65-.70
mostly .65 Yellow Chile lge .25-.30 occasional higher cartons 9 2-lb film bags
Mixed Mini Sweet Types 24.95-30.95 mostly 24.95-25.95
---SQUASH: DEMAND SPAGHETTI MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET SPAGHETTI AND
KABOCHA ABOUT STEADY, OTHERRS LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. Some shipments of Acorn and Butternut booked open with
price to be established later. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 4.95-5.95
occasional higher sml-med 4.95-5.95 occasional higher med 3.95-5.95 few 6.95
occasional higher Yellow Straightneck sml 2.95-6.95 mostly 4.95 occasional
higher sml-med 2.95-6.95 mostly 4.95 occasional higher med 2.95-5.95 mostly
3.95 occasional higher 1 1/9 bushel cartons Acorn sml 4.95-6.95 occasional
higher med 5.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-7.00 occasional higher lge 6.95-10.95 mostly
6.95-8.95 Butternut sml 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 med 8.95-12.95 mostly
8.95-10.95 lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 Kabocha sml 3.95-4.95 mostly
3.95-4.00 occasional higher med 3.95-5.95 mostly 3.95-4.95 occasional higher
lge 3.95-5.95 Spaghetti med 20.00-22.95 mostly 20.00-22.00 occasional higher
lge 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4-4X5S LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. OPEN FIELD
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 15.95-19.00 mostly 16.95 few 12.95 4x5s
16.95-19.00 mostly 16.95 few 12.95 5x5s 12.95-17.00 mostly 14.95 few 10.95 5x6s
12.95-15.00 mostly 12.95 few 10.95 occasional lower ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 15.95-19.00 mostly 16.95 few 12.95 4x5s
16.95-19.00 mostly 16.95 few 12.95 5x5s 12.95-17.00 mostly 14.95 few 10.95 5x6s
12.95-15.00 mostly 12.95 few 10.95 occasional lower
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge
offerings insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market 20 lb cartons
loose med-lge offerings insufficient and in too few hands to establish a
market. Light and sporadic crossings expected to continue through the week of
May 26. LAST REPORT
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose
Roma exlge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher med
8.30-8.50 mostly 8.30 occasional higher ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons
loose Roma exlge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher
med 8.30-8.50 mostly 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: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons med 14.95-16.95 fr qual 9.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 cartons 36s 6.95-8.95
mostly 7.95-8.95
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 ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in price. 25 lb cartons 23.00-30.98 mostly
23.00-27.00 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: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
price. 40 lb cartons 12.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 few high as 20.00
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality.
Wide range in price. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 31.00-36.00 mostly 33.00-35.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide
range in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 few high as
10.00
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND JALAPENO FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
JALAPENO LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and size. 1 1/9
bushel cartons/crates Anaheim 14.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 occasional higher
and lower Jalapeno 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 few high as 24.00 Poblano
20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 Serrano 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few 30.00
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET MEDIUM SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS
HIGHER. Wide range in quality and condition. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons
loose exlge 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occasional higher and lower lge
10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-10.50 few 11.50 occasional higher med 9.00-10.00
mostly 9.00-9.50 occasional higher
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 5.75-6.75 mostly 6.75 60s 8.75-9.75 mostly 9.75
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN FAIRLY GOOD, RED MODERATE. MARKET RED HIGHER, GREEN
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Prices include some 45 pound cartons.
50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 6.25-7.75 mostly 6.75-7.25 Red Type
18-24s 20.75-24.75
---CELERY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HEARTS HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. Many sales from previous commitments
and or prior bookings. cartons 2 dz 30.00-33.35 mostly 30.75-32.75 occasional
higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 30.00-33.35 mostly 30.75-32.75 occasional higher and
lower 3 dz 28.45-32.75 mostly 30.35-31.35 occasional higher and lower 4 dz
30.00-32.75 mostly 30.56-30.75 occasional higher and lower cartons film bags
Hearts 18s 30.00-32.50 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LEAF SLIGHTLY LOWER, RED LEAF
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.75-6.75
mostly 6.25-6.75 Red Leaf 24s 5.75-6.75 mostly 5.75-6.25
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. cartons 24s 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Red 24s 8.35-11.64 mostly 8.35-10.45 occasional higher 48s
12.35-15.45 mostly 12.87-14.45 occasional higher and lower
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND BUNCHED GOOD, CROWN CUT FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 9.75-12.10 mostly 9.75-11.65
few 12.35-12.64 occasional lower bchd 18s 10.25-12.60 mostly 10.25-12.15 few
12.85-13.14 occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.00-13.14 mostly
10.50-12.50 few high as 14.00 occasional lower Short Trim 11.37-14.00 mostly
11.50-13.50 occasional higher
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 16S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 8.00-11.55
mostly 8.65-9.50 few high as 13.14 occasional lower 12s 8.37-12.64 mostly
9.35-10.45 few high as 13.64 occasional lower 16s 8.25-10.48 mostly 8.35-9.45
occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included
for filmlined and filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s 6.25-8.64 mostly 6.45-7.56
occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd 7.25-9.64 mostly 7.45-8.56 occasional
higher and lower 30s flmwrpd 6.00-8.64 mostly 6.56-7.00 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Boston 24s 6.95-9.64 mostly 7.45-8.75 few 10.48-12.55
occasional lower Green Leaf 24s 5.75-8.64 mostly 5.95-6.65 occasional higher
and lower Red Leaf 24s 5.65-8.64 mostly 5.95-6.65 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND 24S MODERATE, HEARTS 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 5.65-8.64 mostly 5.95-6.85 occasional higher and lower cartons 12
3-count packages Hearts 7.35-10.85 mostly 7.56-10.05 occasional higher and
lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s 8.35-11.64 mostly 8.56-11.05 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 CROWN CUT GOOD, BUNCHED GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET CROWN
CUT HIGHER, BUNCHED LOWER. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 9.00-10.50
mostly 10.00-10.50 bchd 18s 9.50-11.00 mostly 10.50-11.00 20 lb cartons loose
Crown Cut 9.00-11.50 mostly 9.65-11.25 Short Trim 12.25-13.00 occasional
higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons film wrapped White 12s 7.00-10.50 mostly 9.00 occasional higher and
lower 16s supplies insufficient to establish a market
---CELERY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons 2 dz 29.50-30.00 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 29.50-30.00
occasional higher and lower 3 dz 30.00-30.50 occasional higher and lower 4 dz
30.00 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Precooling included for
film lined and filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s 7.00-8.00 occasional lower
24s flmwrpd 8.00-9.00 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET RED LEAF LOWER, GREEN LEAF ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 6.50-8.25 occasional
lower Red Leaf 24s 6.00-7.00 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons 24s 6.25-7.75 mostly 6.25-7.00 occasional higher and lower
cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 9.00-9.50 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
2012 Season
---BEETS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 9.00-12.87 mostly 9.35-11.75
occasional 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 FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 48s lge 10.55-12.75 mostly
10.85-11.64 occasional higher and lower 48s med 10.25-12.45 mostly 10.45-11.14
occasional higher and lower 48s sml 8.45-11.35 mostly 8.95-9.75 occasional
higher and lower Leeks 12s 7.75-11.25 mostly 8.35-9.95 few high as 12.14
occasional higher and lower cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag
10.45-12.85 mostly 10.45-11.35 occasional higher and lower cartons 4 film bags
iceless 12 bunches per bag 10.45-12.85 mostly 10.45-11.35 occasional higher and
lower
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SUGAR SNAP HIGHER, SNOW ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas
Decalyxed 16.00-17.25 occasional higher and lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed
13.25-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occasional higher and lower
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 17-MAY-2013
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
SOUTH GEORGIA
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---GREENS: SUPPLY MUSTARD AND TURNIP TOPS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET
STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s 7.00-8.00 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
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. bushel cartons/crates
precooled Round Green Type Machine Picked 20.35-22.85
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY RED AND SAVOY TYPE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
Precooling included. Green Type includes 1 7/8 bushel cartons. 50 lb cartons
Round Green Type med 12.00 occasional high as 14.00 previous commitments lower
Red Type med 18.00-20.00 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med supplies insufficient
to quote
---SQUASH: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW CROOKNECK SMALL HIGHER,
OTHERS STEADY. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 10.35-12.85 mostly
10.35-10.85 med 8.35-10.85 mostly 8.35-8.85 Yellow Straightneck sml 10.35-12.85
mostly 10.35-10.85 med 8.35-10.85 mostly 8.35-8.85 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow
Crookneck sml 14.35-16.85 occasional higher med 10.35-12.85 mostly 10.35-10.85
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Few shipments at
previous commitments pyramid cartons/crates bunched Green WAExFcy lge 60.75
some higher few lower std 60.75-62.75 mostly 62.75 some 64.75 11 lb
cartons/crates bunched Green WAExFcy lge 25.75-27.75 mostly 25.75-26.75 occas
higher std 25.75-28.75 mostly 26.75-27.75
WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 17-MAY-2013
Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Friday, May 17,
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 17-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.
Washed unless otherwise specified. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film
bags 2" or 4 oz min 6.25-6.75 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 MODERATE FOR TOTE BAGS, OTHERS FAIRLY
LIGHT. MARKET TOTE BAGS HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT 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 occas
higher/lower tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 4-9 oz 10.00-12.00 `
MICHIGAN
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT AT HIGHER PRICES. MARKET
HIGHER. Supplies in very few hands. Russet Goldrush and Russet Norkotah U.S.
One 10 lb film bags loose sz A 1.40-1.60
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 17-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 GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Prices represent few open sales.
Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 6.25-7.00 mostly
6.50-7.00 some 8.00 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 7.25-8.00
mostly 7.50-8.00 some 9.00 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s 7.50-9.50 mostly
8.00-9.00 occas lower 50s 7.50-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas lower 60s 7.50-9.50
mostly 8.00-9.00 occas lower 70s 7.50-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas lower 80s
7.50-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas lower 90s 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas
lower 100s 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 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 GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet
Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 3.75-4.50 few
5.00 non sz A 3.00-3.50 few 4.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 4.75-5.50 few
6.00 non sz A 4.00-4.50 few 5.00 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s 6.00-7.00 few
7.50-8.00 50s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.50 60s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 70s
6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 80s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 90s 6.00-7.50 100s
6.00-7.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-5.00
FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET FIRM. Round White
& Yellow Type have to few sales to established a market. Round Red U.S. One
baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 21.75-23.75 mostly 21.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags
sz A 21.75-23.75 mostly 21.75 50 lb cartons sz A 20.25-22.25 mostly 20.25 sz B
22.25-26.25 mostly 22.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.75 50 lb sacks sz A
18.75-20.75 mostly 18.75 sz B 20.75-24.75 mostly 20.75 tote bags approx 2000
lbs per cwt sz A 36.50-40.50 mostly 36.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 12.75-14.75
mostly 12.75 sz B 16.75-18.75 mostly 16.75
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 RED SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks col 9.00-10.00 jbo 8.00-9.00 few lower med
9.00-10.00 occas lower Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 12.00-14.00 occas
higher med 10.00-12.00 occas higher
KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND ROUND RED EXCEEDS SUPPLY, LONG WHITE &
YELLOW TYPE MODERATE. MARKET ROUND RED SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Round Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 20.00 sz B 20.00-22.00 mostly 22.00
Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-40.00 mostly 30.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 8.00-10.00
Long White U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 20.00-22.00 mostly 22.00 sz B
12.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-35.00 mostly 33.00 tote bags
approx 2000 lbs sz A 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 8.00 Yellow
Type U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 22.00-24.00 sz B 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00
Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-40.00 mostly 35.00 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt
sz A 34.00-36.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 8.00
KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CARTONS 60-70S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS
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 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 50s 7.00-9.00
mostly 7.50-8.00 60s 7.00-9.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 70s 7.00-9.50 mostly 7.50-8.00
80s 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.00-7.50 90s 6.50-7.50 mostly 6.50 100s 6.00-7.50 mostly
6.00-6.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.00-4.00 10 oz min 3.50-5.50 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 mostly 10.00 occas lower col 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00
occas lower jbo 10.00 occas lower med 12.00 rpkr sz 10.00-12.00 Grano -
Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb
sacks jbo 14.00-15.00 occas higher med 13.00-15.00
SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks
Super Col 10.00-12.00 occas higher col 10.00-12.00 jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly
10.00 med 12.00 rpkr sz 10.00-12.00 White 50 lb sacks jbo 14.00-16.00 med
12.00-14.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 14.00-15.00 occas higher med
13.00-14.00
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA
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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Red Flat
Type 40 lb cartons jbo 26.95-30.95 mostly 28.95-30.95 med 24.95-28.95 mostly
26.95-28.95
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 FAIRLY 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 7.00 50s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 60s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occas
higher 70s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 80s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 90s 8.00-9.00 mostly
8.00 100s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 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 3.50 U.S. Coml bulk per
cwt 4.75-6.00 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 3.25-4.25 baled 5
10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 2.50-3.50 few higher baled 10 5-lb mesh
sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.25-5.25 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40%
5-oz min 3.50-4.50 few higher 50 lb cartons 40s 7.50-10.25 mostly 8.00-9.00
50s 7.50-10.25 mostly 8.00-9.00 60s 8.00-10.25 mostly 8.50-9.50 70s 8.00-10.25
mostly 8.50-9.50 80s 8.25-10.25 mostly 8.50-9.50 90s 8.25-10.25 mostly
8.50-9.50 100s 8.25-10.25 mostly 8.50-9.50 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6
oz min 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.00-3.50 occas lower 10 oz min 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 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 jbo 18.00-22.00
mostly 20.00-22.00 ORGANIC 40 lb cartons jbo 25.00-28.00