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BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                          
                                                                               
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                 
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                     
                                                                               

ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT           
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD.  flats 12 6-oz cups with lids      
med-lge   too few sales reported to establish a market.                       

ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes     
imports from PERU via air and boat through New York and Philadelphia areas.   
flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 30.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.00 occasional
37.00-38.00                                                                   

MICHIGAN                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Includes palletizing and       
cooling. Remaining supplies are in very few hands. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 28.00-32.00  occasional 33.00                                         

MICHIGAN                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services extra.     
cartons tray pack Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 88s 18.00-22.00  few low as 16.00  
Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 88s 19.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 Gala U.S. ExFcy
88s 28.00-34.00 mostly 30.00-34.00 few higher and lower Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 88s
22.00-24.00  few 20.00, occas higher Honeycrisp U.S. ExFcy 80s 58.00-64.00    
mostly 60.00-64.00 few lower 88s 58.00-64.00 mostly 60.00-64.00 few lower     
cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-19.00     
mostly 16.00-18.00 occas high as 20.00 and low as 14.00 Golden Delicious U.S. 
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 17.00-20.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 occas lower Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 
1/2" min 20.00-22.00  few 18.00-19.00, occas 23.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" 
min 17.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 Jonathan U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-18.00 
few 19.00, occas higher Cortland U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-19.00 mostly     
16.00-18.00 Jonamac U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 17.00-19.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 few  
16.00                                                                         

URUGUAY IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT                   
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD.  flats 12 6-oz cups with lids      
med-lge   too few sales reported to establish a market.                       

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                                
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA                            
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---FRUITS OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.     
cartons 1 layer Apple Pears Hosui 12s 13.50-15.95  14s 11.50-13.95  16s       
10.50-13.95  Shin Li 12s 13.50-15.95  14s 11.50-13.95  16s 10.50-13.95  Shinko
12s 13.50-15.95  14s 11.50-13.95  16s 10.50-12.95  cartons 2 layer Apple Pears
Hosui 44s 19.95-22.95  48s 15.50-18.95  50s 15.50-18.95  34-36s 20.95-24.95   
Shin Li 48s 15.95-18.95  50s 15.95-18.95  34-36s 20.95-24.95  Shinko 32s      
23.95-26.95  36s 20.95-23.95                                                  

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---GRAPES: SUPPLY AUTUMN ROYAL FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND RED GLOBES FAIRLY LIGHT,  
AUTUMN ROYAL FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services      
included.  Wide range in price on Autumn Royal. 19 lb containers bagged Crimson
Seedless exlge 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher and lower lge       
16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional higher and lower Red Globe exlge          
16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher lge 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 Autumn
King exlge 18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95 occasional higher lge 18.95-20.95 mostly  
18.95 Autumn Royal exlge 20.95-22.95  few high as 24.95 occasional higher and 
lower lge 18.95-20.95  occasional higher and lower Scarlet Royal exlge        
18.95-20.95 mostly 19.95-20.95 occasional higher and lower lge 16.95-18.95    
mostly 16.95-17.95                                                            

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and    
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries     
18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 few 21.00-22.00 few labels higher occasional low as  
16.00                                                                         
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes       
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids  
Red 14.00-16.00  few 17.00-18.00 few labels higher occasional low as 12.00    

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---AVOCADOS: SUPPLY 32-36S HEAVY, 70-84S LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT    
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 18.25-20.25  few low as 15.95 occasional higher 36s 18.25-20.25
few low as 15.95 occasional higher 40s 18.25-22.25 mostly 19.25-20.25         
occasional higher and lower 48s 22.25-25.25 mostly 23.25-24.25 60s 27.25-30.25
mostly 28.25 70s 28.25-32.25 mostly 29.25-30.25 84s 22.25-25.25 mostly 23.25  

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                    
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2014 Season                                                                   
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes       
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids  
Red 14.00-16.00  some low as 12.00                                            

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                    
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes   
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with  
lids med 12.00-14.00  occasional higher and lower                             

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and    
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries     
18.00-20.00  few labels higher occasional previous commitments low as 16.00   
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes       
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids  
Red 14.00-16.00  occasional higher some low as 12.00                          
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND ORGANIC GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Few berries being diverted to 
processor. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med 8.00-10.00 mostly 10.00      
occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med     
14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occasional higher                              

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA                                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---GRAPES: DEMAND RED GLOBES FAIRLY LIGHT, AUTUMN ROYAL FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS   
MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 19 lb containers bagged     
Crimson Seedless exlge 16.95-18.95 mostly 18.95 lge 14.95-16.95 mostly 16.95  
Red Globe exlge 16.95-18.95 mostly 18.95 lge 14.95-16.95 mostly 16.95 Autumn  
King exlge 18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95 lge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 Autumn Royal 
exlge 18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95 occasional higher lge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 
occasional higher Scarlet Royal exlge 17.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-19.95 lge      
15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-17.95 occasional higher and lower med 14.95-16.95    
mostly 14.95-15.95                                                            
---POMEGRANATES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.     
cartons 2 layer Early Wonderful 20s 34.95-38.95  occasional lower 24s         
34.95-38.95  occasional lower 26s 26.95-32.95 mostly 28.95-32.95 occasional   
higher and lower 28s 26.95-32.95 mostly 28.95-32.95 occasional higher and lower
30s 30.95-32.95  few lower 32s 30.95-32.95  few lower 34s 26.95-28.95         
occasional higher few lower 36s 26.95-28.95  occasional higher few lower 40-42s
14.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 occasional higher and lower                    

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA                                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and    
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries     
18.00-20.00  few labels higher occasional previous commitments 16.00 occasional
lower ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries 22.00-26.00 mostly    
24.00-26.00 one label higher occasional lower                                 
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ORGANIC STEADY,    
OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in       
quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med 10.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 few   
high as 14.00 occasional lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med  
16.00-18.00  occasional higher and lower                                      

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                           
                                                                              
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                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons tray pack Gala U.S. ExFcy
80s 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 occasional higher and lower 88s 26.00-30.00 mostly
28.00 occasional higher and  lower Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s 22.00-26.00 mostly 
24.00-25.00 occasional higher and lower 88s 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-25.00    
occasional higher and lower 100s 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-23.00 occasional    
higher and lower Cortland U.S. ExFcy 72s 24.00  occasional higher 80s 24.00   
occasional higher 88s 24.00  occasional higher Ginger Gold U.S. ExFcy 80s     
20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 few higher 88s 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00  
few higher Honeycrisp U.S. ExFcy 64s 55.00-62.00 mostly 58.00-60.00 occasional
higher 72s 55.00-62.00 mostly 58.00-60.00 occasional higher 80s 55.00-62.00   
mostly 58.00-60.00 occasional higher 88s 55.00-62.00 mostly 58.00-60.00       
occasional higher cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
18.00-20.00 mostly 19.00 Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-23.00 mostly        
19.00-20.00 occasional higher Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-20.00      
occasional higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-20.00 mostly   
19.00 Ginger Gold U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00        
fineappear 22.00                                                              

NORTHERN CALIF INCL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  ADDITIONAL SERVICES EXTRA. 40 lb   
cartons wrapped Bartlett U.S. One 100s 20.00-23.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 110s    
18.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 120s 17.00-18.00  135s 17.00-18.00  Bosc Golden
U.S. One 70s 29.00-32.00 mostly 32.00 80s 29.00-32.00 mostly 32.00 90s        
27.00-30.00 mostly 30.00 100s 24.00-25.00 mostly 24.00 110s 20.00-22.00 mostly
22.00 120s 18.00-21.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 36 lb cartons tight fill Bartlett   
U.S. One 100 sz 19.00-20.00  110 sz 17.00-19.00  Bosc Golden U.S. One 120 sz  
15.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 135 sz 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 150 sz 14.00  1/2    
cartons wrapped Stark Crimson U.S. One 35s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00           

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA                                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  cartons tray pack Granny Smith U.S.
ExFcy 80s 25.00-33.00 mostly 30.00-33.00 88s 23.00-33.00 mostly 29.00-33.00   
100s 21.00-27.00 mostly 22.00-27.00 113s 17.00-25.00 mostly 18.00-22.00 cartons
12 3-lb film bags Granny Smith U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 17.00-23.00 mostly       
19.00-20.00 2 1/4" min 17.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00                         

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                                
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (VA, WV, MD, PA)                                         
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons tray pack Red Delicious 
U.S. ExFcy 72s 21.00-24.00  80s 21.00-24.00  88s 21.00-24.00  100s 21.00-22.00
occas lower 113s 21.00-22.00  occas lower 125s 21.00-22.00  occas lower Golden
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 72s 22.00-25.00  80s 22.00-25.00  88s 22.00-25.00  100s  
21.00-22.00  113s 21.00-22.00  125s 21.00-22.00  Gala U.S. ExFcy 72s          
30.00-31.00  occas lower 80s 30.00-31.00  occas lower 88s 30.00-31.00  occas  
lower 100s 28.00-29.00  occas lower Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 72s 25.00-26.00  80s  
25.00-26.00  88s 25.00-26.00  100s 24.00  Ginger Gold U.S. ExFcy 72s          
21.00-22.50 mostly 21.00-22.00 80s 21.00-22.50 mostly 21.00-22.00 88s         
21.00-22.50 mostly 21.00-22.00 100s 20.00-21.00 mostly 21.00 113s 20.00-21.00 
125s 20.00-21.00  U.S. Fcy 100s 17.00-18.00  113s 17.00-18.00  125s 17.00-18.00
Honeycrisp U.S. ExFcy 64s 54.00-65.00 mostly 56.00-58.00 72s 54.00-65.00 mostly
56.00-58.00 80s 54.00-65.00 mostly 56.00-58.00 88s 54.00-65.00 mostly         
56.00-58.00 cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min     
17.00-21.00 mostly 19.00 Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 19.00-21.00   
Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 20.00  Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 21.00-23.00 mostly
21.00-22.00 occas lower Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 19.00-20.00  Ginger Gold
U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 17.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 Honeycrisp U.S. ExFcy 2  
1/2" min 40.00-43.00  few lower                                               

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                                 
                                                                              
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                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Brazil by Air and Boat. 3.5 kg     
containers Solo Type Golden 8s 9.50-12.00 mostly 9.50-10.50 9s 9.50-12.00     
mostly 9.50-10.50 10s 9.00-12.00 mostly 9.50-10.50 12s 9.00-12.00 mostly      
9.50-10.50                                                                    

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA            
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Brazil flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 
7s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00 prior commitments lower 8s 8.50-10.00 mostly        
9.00-10.00 prior commitments lower 9s 9.00-10.00  prior commitments lower 10s 
9.00-10.00  prior commitments lower 12s 9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 prior         
commitments lower 14s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00 prior commitments lower          

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. COSTA RICA. cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s   too few open market sales reported 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      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---MISC BERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Imports 
via air from Guatemala. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries 17.00-18.00 
occas higher                                                                  

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PAPAYA: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. 30-35 lb   
cartons Tainung 8s   supplies insufficient to establish a market              
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. COSTA RICA, ECUADOR.      
cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s   too few open market sales reported to        
establish a market.                                                           

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                               
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

DELAWARE, MARYLAND AND EASTERN SHORE VIRGINIA                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MELONS                                                                        
2015 Season                                                                   
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  24
inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 45s .20-.24 mostly .20-.22 60s .18   
occas higher                                                                  

MICHIGAN                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MELONS                                                                        
2015 Season                                                                   
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  24  
inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 45s .20-.22 mostly .21-.22 occas     
higher 60s .17-.19  occas higher                                              

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                       
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

AUSTRALIA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA                            
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2015 Season                                                                   
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  16 kg cartons Navel 48s          
28.00-30.00  56s 28.00-30.00  72s 26.00-28.00  88s 24.00-26.00                
---TANGERINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons 15 2-lb mesh bags
W. Murcott Afourer 40 size 41.00  cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags W. Murcott Afourer
24 size 40.00  28 size 40.00  32 size 40.00  36 size 40.00  40 size 40.00     

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2015 Season                                                                   
---CLEMENTINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Repacked en-route. flat 
cartons 15 2-lb mesh bags 24 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 28 sz 36.00-38.00    
mostly 38.00 32 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 36 sz 32.00-34.00  40 sz          
32.00-34.00  flat cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 24 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 28 
sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 32 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 36 sz 32.00-34.00  
40 sz 32.00-34.00                                                             

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  10 kg containers loose
Hayward 23 sz 15.00  25 sz 15.00  27 sz 14.00  30 sz 13.00  33 sz 13.00  36 sz
12.00  39 sz 12.00  42 sz 12.00  45 sz 12.00                                  

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2015 Season                                                                   
---CLEMENTINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Repacked en-route. flat 
cartons 15 2-lb mesh bags 24 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 28 sz 36.00-38.00    
mostly 38.00 32 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 36 sz 32.00-34.00  40 sz          
32.00-34.00  flat cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 24 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 28 
sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 32 sz 36.00  occasional higher 36 sz 30.00-32.00  
40 sz 30.00-32.00                                                             
---LEMONS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  17 kg cartons Marked Fancy 140s      
28.00-30.00  few higher 165s 28.00-30.00  few higher Marked Choice 140s       
22.00-24.00  few higher 165s 20.00-22.00  few higher                          
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  15 kg containers Navel 48s 
22.00-24.00  56s 22.00-24.00  64s 20.00  72s 20.00  88s 18.00                 
---TANGERINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons 15 2-lb mesh bags
W. Murcott Afourer 40 size 41.00  cartons 10 3-lb film bags W. Murcott Afourer
24 size 40.00  28 size 40.00  32 size 40.00  36 size 40.00  40 size 40.00     

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  10 kg containers loose     
Hayward 23 sz 11.00  25 sz 11.00  27 sz 11.00  30 sz 11.00  33 sz 10.00  36 sz
10.00  39 sz 10.00  42 sz 10.00  45 sz 10.00                                  

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2015 Season                                                                   
---CLEMENTINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Repacked en-route. flat 
cartons 15 2-lb mesh bags 24 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 28 sz 36.00-38.00    
mostly 38.00 32 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 36 sz 32.00-34.00  40 sz          
32.00-34.00  flat cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 24 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 28 
sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 32 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 36 sz 32.00-34.00  
40 sz 32.00-34.00                                                             
---TANGELOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  10 kg containers Minneola 
35s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 40s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 45s 14.00-16.00  52s
12.00-14.00  65s 10.00-12.00  80s 8.00-10.00                                  
---TANGERINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons 15 2-lb mesh bags
W. Murcott Afourer 40 size 41.00  cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags W. Murcott Afourer
24 size 40.00  28 size 40.00  32 size 40.00  36 size 40.00  40 size 40.00     

SOUTH AFRICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2015 Season                                                                   
---CLEMENTINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Repacked en-route. flat 
cartons 15 2-lb mesh bags 24 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 28 sz 36.00-38.00    
mostly 38.00 32 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 36 sz 32.00-34.00  40 sz          
32.00-34.00  flat cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 24 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 28 
sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 32 sz 36.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 36 sz 32.00-34.00  
40 sz 32.00-34.00                                                             
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  15 kg containers Navel 48s 
20.00-22.00  occasional higher 56s 20.00-22.00  occasional higher 64s         
20.00-22.00  occasional higher 72s 18.00-20.00  88s 18.00-20.00               

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                               
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

CENTRAL ARIZONA                                                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MELONS                                                                        
2015 Season                                                                   
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Extra services included. 1/2 cartons
9s 10.95-12.95  FIRST REPORT.                                                 
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Extra services included. 2/3 cartons 
5s 8.00-9.00  6s 8.00-9.00  FIRST REPORT.                                     

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2015 Season                                                                   
---LEMONS: SUPPLY 115S LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in   
prices and quality. 7/10 bushel cartons Marked Choice 115s 22.00-26.00 mostly 
22.00-24.00 occasional higher 140s 17.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 few         
23.00-24.00 occasional higher 165s 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 few         
19.00-20.00 200s 12.00-15.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 occasional higher             
---LIMES: SUPPLY 230-250 HEAVY, 110-175S LIGHT. DEMAND 110-175S FAIRLY LIGHT, 
OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Wide range in price and quality. 40 lb cartons    
Seedless Type 110s 14.00-17.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 few 18.00 150s 14.00-17.00  
mostly 15.00-16.00 few 18.00 175s 12.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 few 16.00 200s     
10.00-13.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 few 14.00 230s 7.00-9.00  few 6.00 occasional  
higher, 250s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 occasional higher and lower           

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition.
35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 occasional lower 
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND 5-7S MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT.
MARKET 7-8S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Crossings include light supplies of old
crop fruit. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 13.00-15.00 mostly 14.00-15.00     
occasional higher 6s 13.00-15.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occasional higher 7s      
12.00-15.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 8s 10.00-13.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 occasional   
higher                                                                        

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA                                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MELONS                                                                        
2015 Season                                                                   
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND 9S AND 12S VERY GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES, OTHERS   
GOOD. MARKET 9S AND 12S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services   
included. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous          
commitments. 1/2 cartons 9s 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-11.00 12s 9.00-11.00     
mostly 10.00 15s 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.00-8.00 18s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-6.50    
ORGANIC 1/2 cartons 9s 17.95  12s 17.95                                       
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services      
included. 2/3 cartons 5s 7.45-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 6s 7.45-9.00 mostly       
8.00-8.50 8s 5.50-8.45 mostly 7.00-7.50                                       
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. 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 approx 60 count .22-.24       
occasional lower                                                              

SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                           
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2015 Season                                                                   
---LEMONS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st   
Grade 75s 42.80-47.90 mostly 44.80-45.90 few lower 95s 42.80-47.90 mostly     
44.80-46.90 few lower 115s 42.80-47.90 mostly 44.80-46.90 few lower 140s      
42.80-44.90  few higher /lower 165s 32.80-34.90 mostly 33.80-33.90 few higher 
/lower 200s 22.80-24.90 mostly 23.80-23.90 occasional higher/lower 235s       
18.80-20.90 mostly 18.80-18.90 occasional lower Shprs Choice 75s 33.80-35.90  
mostly 34.80-35.90 95s 34.80-36.90 mostly 35.80-35.90 115s 34.80-36.90 mostly 
35.80-35.90 140s 32.80-33.90  165s 26.80-29.90 mostly 27.80-28.90 200s        
20.80-22.90  few higher 235s 16.80-18.90 mostly 16.80-16.90 few higher Uncl   
(Standard) 95s 25.80-32.90  115s 25.80-32.90  few lower 140s 28.80-31.90  165s
19.80-20.90  few lower 200s 16.80-18.90  235s 15.80-16.90                     
---ORANGES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  7/10 bushel cartons Valencia   
Shprs 1st Grade 48s 17.80-18.90  occasional higher/lower 56s 17.80-18.90      
occasional higher/lower 72s 18.80-20.90  occasional higher/lower 88s          
20.40-21.90  occasional higher/lower 113s 22.80-23.90  occasional higher/lower
138s 21.40-23.90  occasional higher/lower Shprs Choice 48s 11.40-14.90 mostly 
12.80-14.90 56s 13.80-17.90 mostly 13.80-15.90 72s 15.80-19.90 mostly         
15.80-17.90 88s 19.80-21.90 mostly 20.80-20.90 113s 20.80-22.90  138s         
20.40-22.90 mostly 20.40-21.50                                                

TEXAS & OKLAHOMA                                                              
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MELONS                                                                        
2015 Season                                                                   
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and  
price. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 36 count .16-.18    
mostly .17-.18 few .19-.20 approx 45 count .17-.19 mostly .18 few .20         
occasional lower approx 60 count .14-.16 mostly .15-.16 occasional lower      

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                               
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA                                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Some harvest
curtailed due to rain. cartons tray pack Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 80s         
20.00-26.00  88s 20.00-26.00  100s 18.00-26.00  Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 80s
20.00-26.00  88s 20.00-26.00  100s 18.00-26.00  cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red 
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min/up 18.00-20.95  Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 
1/2" min/up 18.00-20.95  Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min/up 20.00-24.95            

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                                
                                                                              
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                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons tray pack Golden        
Delicious WAExFcy 72s 20.00-22.90  fineappear 24.00-28.90 mostly 24.00-26.90  
80s 20.00-22.90  fineappear 24.00-28.90 mostly 24.00-26.90 88s fineappear     
24.00-28.90 mostly 24.00-26.90 100s 18.00-20.90  fineappear 20.00-22.90  113s 
18.00-20.90  fineappear 20.00-20.90  occasional higher & lower 125s 18.00-20.90
Gala WAExFcy 72s 26.00-28.90  few lower occ higher fineappear 28.00-32.90     
mostly 28.00-30.90 occ higher & lower 80s 26.00-28.90  few lower occ higher   
fineappear 28.00-32.90 mostly 28.00-30.90 occ higher & lower 88s 26.00-28.90  
few lower occ higher fineappear 28.00-32.90 mostly 28.00-30.90 occ higher &   
lower 100s 18.00-22.90 mostly 20.00-22.90 occ higher & lower 113s 18.00-22.90 
mostly 18.00-20.90 occ higher & lower 125s 18.00-20.90  occ higher & lower    
Honeycrisp WAExFcy 64s 55.00-65.90  fineappear 65.00-75.90 mostly 65.00-70.90 
72s 55.00-65.90 mostly 60.00-65.90 fineappear 65.00-75.90 mostly 65.00-70.90  
80s 55.00-65.90 mostly 60.00-65.90 fineappear 65.00-75.90 mostly 70.00-75.90  
88s 55.00-65.90 mostly 60.00-65.90 fineappear 65.00-75.90 mostly 70.00-75.90  
100s 55.00-65.90 mostly 55.00-60.90 fineappear 60.00-70.90 mostly 60.00-65.90 
cartons 12 3-lb film bags Golden Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-18.90     
fineappear 18.00-20.90  Gala WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-20.90  fineappear       
20.00-22.90  Honeycrisp WAExFcy 2 1/2" min fineappear 50.00-60.90 mostly      
50.00-55.90                                                                   
---PEARS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  4/5 bushel cartons wrapped       
Bartlett U.S. One 70s 26.00-32.90 mostly 28.00-30.90 few higher 80s 26.00-32.90
mostly 28.00-30.90 few higher 90s 24.00-32.90 mostly 28.00-30.90 few higher   
100s 24.00-26.90  few higher occasional lower 110s 20.00-24.90 mostly         
20.00-22.90 120s 20.00-22.90  few lower 135s 16.00-18.90  few lower occasional
higher D'Anjou U.S. One 70s 30.00-32.90  occas higher & lower 80s 30.00-32.90 
occas higher & lower 90s 28.00-30.90  few higher & lower 100s 26.00-28.90  few
higher & lower 110s 22.00-24.90  few higher & lower 120s 22.00-22.90  few     
higher & lower 135s 18.00-20.90  few higher & lower 150s 16.00-18.90  few     
higher & lower Bosc U.S. One 70s 28.00-30.90  occas higher & lower fineappear 
32.00-34.90  80s 28.00-30.90  occas higher & lower fineappear 32.00-34.90  90s
28.00-30.90  occas higher & lower fineappear 32.00-34.90  100s 24.00-26.90    
occas higher & lower fineappear 28.00-28.90  110s 22.00-24.90  occas higher & 
lower fineappear 24.00-26.90  120s 20.00-22.90  occas higher & lower fineappear
22.00-24.90  ORGANIC 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped Bartlett U.S. One 70s         
44.00-48.90 mostly 46.00-46.90 80s 44.00-48.90 mostly 46.00-46.90 90s         
44.00-48.90 mostly 44.00-46.90                                                
 
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BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                          
                                                                               
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                 
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                     
                                                                               

MICHIGAN                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD.  50 lb cartons Round Green Type med    
13.00-13.85  occas prior commitment lower                                     
---CELERY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  cartons 2 dz 13.50  occas lower
2 1/2 dz 14.50  occas lower 3 dz 14.50  occas lower cartons film bags Hearts  
24s 26.00  18s 19.85-20.00                                                    
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  1 1/9 bushel cartons  
Green jbo 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 few high as 16.85 exlge 12.00-14.95  
mostly 12.95-14.95 few high as 16.85 lge 12.00-13.95  occas higher irreg sz fr
qual 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.85-12.95                                           
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Supplies in few hands. 25 lb cartons  
loose Vine Ripes 5x6 sz 16.00-18.95  few including prior commitments lower 6x6
sz 14.00-17.95  occas higher/lower cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x5s 15.00-18.95
one label high as19.95, 5x5s 14.00-17.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 one label 18.95   
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Supplies in few hands. 25 lb
cartons loose Roma exlge 13.00-15.95 mostly 14.00-15.95 lge 13.00-15.95 mostly
14.00-15.95 occas lower                                                       

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK                                                  
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BEANS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Wide range in price and quality.     
Harvesting curtailed due to rain and wet fields. bushel cartons/crates        
precooled Round Green Type Machine Picked 14.00-17.00  fair quality lower     
---CABBAGE: DEMAND BULK GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Some harvesting 
slowed due to rain and wet fields. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med         
12.00-14.00  50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge 8.00-10.00  occasional higher and
lower bulk per lb Round Green Type lge .18-.22 mostly .18-.20                 

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
COLUMBIA Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                              
                                                                              
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                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---GREENS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is issued on 
Tuesdays and Thursdays cartons bunched Kale 24s 10.50-11.00 mostly 10.50      
cartons loose Mustard Curly 10.50-12.00 mostly 10.50 Turnip Tops 10.50-12.00  
mostly 10.50 various containers bunched Collard 6s 10.50-12.00 mostly         
10.50-11.00 various containers loose Collard lse 10.50                        
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is
issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 13.00-21.35 mostly 21.35
---SQUASH: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. This report is  
issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1/2 bushel cartons/crates Zucchini sml       
10.00-12.00  med 8.00-10.00  3/4 bushel cartons/crates Yellow Crookneck sml   
12.00  med 8.00-10.00                                                         

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                                 
                                                                              
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                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---BEANS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA 5
lb cartons bagged Haricot Vert (French Type) 15.00-16.00  occas lower         

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA                                   
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET WHITE AND SMALL STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. PERU 
via air and boat. 11 lb cartons bunched Green jbo 17.00-21.00 mostly          
17.00-18.00 occas higher and lower exlge 17.00-20.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 occas 
lower lge 16.00-19.00 mostly 17.00 occas lower std 16.00-18.00 mostly         
16.00-17.00 sml 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower White std          
21.00-25.00 mostly 22.00-23.00 occas lower                                    
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SUGAR SNAP PEAS LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. PERU via air and boat 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 20.00-24.00   
mostly 22.00-24.00 occas higher Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 22.00-26.00 mostly  
22.00-24.00 few 28.00                                                         

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
ONLEY Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                                 
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

EASTERN SHORE VIRGINIA                                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BEANS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER.  bushel cartons/crates precooled Round  
Green Type Machine Picked 10.85  few higher and lower                         
---TOMATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose 
Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 19.95  6x6 sz 16.95  6x7 sz 14.95 
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services        
included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 19.95                                         
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services    
included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 11.95  20 lb cartons loose 21.95 

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                               
                                                                              
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                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---OKRA: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing
and precooling. Quality variable. 1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 12.00-12.85 mostly
12.00-12.35                                                                   

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                               
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

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                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND LEEKS GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ICELESS       
SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 
48s med 16.65-20.50 mostly 18.35-20.50 few 22.55-23.55 occasional higher 48s  
sml 15.45-20.95 mostly 16.45-18.50 few 22.55 occasional higher and lower Leeks
12s 18.55-21.50 mostly 18.55-20.95 few 22.25 cartons 2 film bags iceless 24   
bunches per bag 18.05-22.55 mostly 18.35-20.65 occasional higher cartons 4 film
bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 18.05-22.55 mostly 18.35-20.65 occasional     
higher                                                                        

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES                                                         
2015 Season                                                                   
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. 30 lb
cartons 22.25-23.55  occasional higher and lower WGA crates 26.95-30.00 mostly
28.00-29.00 occasional higher                                                 
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, CRATES
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. WGA crates Nappa 39.00  occasional lower
30 lb cartons Nappa 27.45-31.00 mostly 28.50-31.00 occasional lower           

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC HERBS                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.  Very
wide range in price. cartons bunched 30s 8.00-10.25  occasional higher and    
lower 60s 10.45-14.00 mostly 11.00-12.85 occasional higher and lower          

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN HIGHER, RED ABOUT STEADY. Extra     
services included. Wide range in price. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 
20.50-24.00 mostly 20.50-23.45 Red Type 18-24s 13.50-20.45 mostly 17.25-18.45 
---ENDIVE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 
cartons 24s 7.95-9.00  occasional higher and lower                            
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.   
cartons 24s 12.45-16.50 mostly 14.00-14.95                                    
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.     
cartons bunched Kale 24s 7.35-10.00 mostly 8.35-10.00 occasional higher and   
lower                                                                         
---PARSLEY: DEMAND CURLY GOOD, PLAIN FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET CURLY HIGHER, PLAIN  
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Curly 60s 15.55-18.65  
mostly 16.50-17.65 occasional higher and lower Plain 60s 14.00-15.55 mostly   
14.00-15.00 occasional higher and lower                                       
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.    
cartons bunched Flat 24s 16.35-22.55 mostly 20.45-22.55 occasional higher and 
lower                                                                         

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                   
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---ARTICHOKES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra     
services included.   Very wide range in quality and price. cartons Globe 18s  
36.35-40.55 mostly 37.05-40.55 24s 37.05-40.55  30s 24.35-30.55 mostly        
28.05-30.55 one label 40.55 36s 20.35-21.05  one label 40.55                  
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Supplies in few hands. cartons White 4 dz min 22.95-24.75  
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MEDIUM LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra 
services included. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens xlge 11.95-13.95         
occasional higher lge 11.95-13.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 med 9.95-11.95 mostly 9.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 11.95-12.95  lge 10.95-12.95 mostly  
10.95-11.95 med 9.95-10.95                                                    

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.    
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 12.00-15.40 mostly 13.00-15.40 50 lb sacks    
loose jbo 13.00-16.40 mostly 15.00-16.40 25 lb sacks loose jbo 6.50-8.20 mostly
7.50-8.20 cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-18.75  ORGANIC sacks 48 
1-lb film bags med-lge 23.00-28.70 mostly 23.00-24.35 sacks 24 2-lb film bags 
med-lge 23.00-28.70 mostly 23.00-24.35 sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge        
23.00-28.70 mostly 23.00-24.35 cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled          
20.00-21.50  cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-21.50  cartons 4 5-lb
film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-21.50                                             

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA                                            
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services        
included. Wide range in quality.  GREENHOUSE 1 1/9 bushel cartons med         
18.95-20.95  occasional higher fr qual 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional    
higher ord qual 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.00 few 6.95 lge 14.95-16.95  few 18.95
occasional higher cartons 36s 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional lower       
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4-4X5S LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5X6S LOWER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality.  ADAPTED        
ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s   supplies in too few hands to    
establish a market 4x5s 12.95-14.95  5x5s 10.95  5x6s 8.95-10.95              
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET PINTS LOWER, CARTONS ABOUT   
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition.  ADAPTED
ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 6.95-8.95 mostly       
6.95-7.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95                
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services  
included. Wide range in quality and condition.  ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb     
cartons loose Roma exlge 12.95-14.95  lge 12.95-14.95  med 10.95-12.95 mostly 
10.95                                                                         

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG                                                   
2015 Season                                                                   
---CHAYOTE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide range
in quality. 40 lb cartons 12.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 occasional lower           
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in size and quality.
1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 10.00-13.85 mostly 11.00-12.00                    

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Wide range in price and quality. 
20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim 9.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00        
occasional higher                                                             
---CARROTS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in   
price and quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 occasional    
higher                                                                        
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra 
services included.  Wide range in appearance.  GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red jbo
8.95-11.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower exlge 8.95-11.95     
mostly 9.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower Yellow jbo 8.95-11.95 mostly    
9.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower exlge 8.95-11.95 mostly 9.95-10.95     
occasional higher and lower Orange jbo 9.95-11.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 occasional
higher exlge 9.95-11.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 occasional higher                   
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY ANAHEIM LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ANAHEIM  
ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Wide range in quality and size. 1 1/9 bushel      
cartons/crates Anaheim 16.50-20.50 mostly 17.00-18.00 Jalapeno 16.00-20.00    
mostly 16.50-18.00 occasional higher and lower Poblano 11.00-14.00 mostly     
11.00-13.00 occasional lower Serrano 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 8 lb      
cartons Habanero orange 22.00-27.00 mostly 23.00-26.00 few 28.00 occasional   
higher and lower                                                              
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Supplies in few hands. Extra      
services included.  ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layer 4x4s 12.85-14.95      
occasional higher and lower 4x5s 12.85-14.95  occasional higher and lower 5x5s
12.85-14.95 mostly 12.85-12.95 occasional higher and lower                    
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  
Wide range in quality and condition.  ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose 
Roma exlge 12.85-14.95  lge 12.85-14.95 mostly 12.85-13.95 med 10.95-12.95    
mostly 11.95-12.95 occasional lower                                           

NORTHEAST COLORADO                                                            
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb  
cartons Round Green Type med 12.00-13.00 mostly 13.00 Red Type med 13.00-14.00
50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge 8.00-9.00                                    

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                    
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC HERBS                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Very 
wide range in price. cartons bunched 30s 6.75-6.95  60s 8.75-10.00            

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                    
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 
lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 16.85-19.75 mostly 18.85-19.75 Red Type    
18-24s 17.75-18.95                                                            
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.     
cartons bunched Kale 24s 7.95-9.00 mostly 7.95-8.25                           
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services    
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 6.75-7.95  Red Leaf 24s 6.75-6.95            
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 10.75-10.95                                                       

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                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. cartons bunched Red 24s 6.95-10.00 mostly 6.95-8.55    
occasional higher and lower 48s 9.95-10.45  occasional higher and lower       

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND BUNCHED FAIRLY GOOD, CROWN CUT MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT     
STEADY. Extra services included.  Wide range in quality and price.  Most      
present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons bchd
14s 11.50-15.55 mostly 12.55-14.56 few 16.25-17.00 bchd 18s 12.00-16.05 mostly
13.05-15.06 occasional higher and lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut         
14.50-19.55 mostly 15.45-17.56 few 20.25-20.35 occasional lower Short Trim    
16.00-21.55 mostly 16.50-17.50 occasional higher and lower                    
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services       
included.  Wide range in quality and price. cartons film wrapped White 9s     
8.50-12.55 mostly 9.45-10.65 few 13.00-14.50 12s 10.00-14.55 mostly 10.50-11.65
occasional higher and lower 16s 7.55-11.55 mostly 9.35-10.50 occasional higher
---CELERY: SUPPLY 3 DOZEN FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 
Extra services included. Wide range in quality and price.  Most present       
shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons 2 dz       
10.45-13.56 mostly 11.45-12.56 few 14.25-14.55 2 1/2 dz 10.45-13.56 mostly    
11.45-12.56 few 14.55 3 dz 12.45-15.50 mostly 13.25-13.65 occasional higher   
cartons film bags Hearts 18s 17.45-20.56 mostly 17.45-18.65 few 21.05         
occasional lower                                                              
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. Very wide range in price, quality and weight.  Most present shipments
from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons flm lined 24s        
19.55-23.65 mostly 20.50-22.65 24s flmwrpd 20.55-24.65 mostly 21.50-23.65 30s 
flmwrpd 17.45-20.55 mostly 17.45-18.65 few 21.55-22.55                        
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET RED LEAF LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.   
Extra services included.  Wide range in price and quality.  Most present      
shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons Boston 24s 
6.45-9.55 mostly 6.45-8.55 occasional higher Green Leaf 24s 6.00-9.55 mostly  
7.45-8.65 few 10.25-10.56 occasional lower Red Leaf 24s 6.00-8.65 mostly      
6.55-7.65 occasional higher and lower                                         
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY LOWER, HEARTS    
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and weight.
Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower
prices. cartons 24s 12.50-16.55 mostly 13.50-15.56 few 17.35-17.55 occasional 
higher cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 15.65-18.75 mostly 16.35-18.75 few  
19.55-20.55 occasional higher cartons film lined Hearts 48s 17.15-20.75 mostly
18.45-20.75 few 21.55 occasional higher                                       

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA                                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GREEN GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 11.95-14.95 mostly    
12.95-14.95 occasional higher exlge 13.95-14.95 mostly 14.95 occasional higher
lge 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-13.95 med 11.95-12.95  irreg sz fr qual          
10.95-11.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher Red exlge 16.95-20.95 mostly       
16.95-18.95 lge 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 irreg sz fr qual 12.95-16.95   
mostly 12.95-14.95 Yellow irreg sz fr qual   supplies insufficient to establish
a market 1/2 cartons Red exlge 10.95-12.95  lge 10.95-12.95  Yellow exlge     
supplies insufficient to establish a market lge   supplies insufficient to    
establish a market                                                            

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA                                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide    
range in price. cartons bchd 14s 12.85-15.35 mostly 13.85-15.35 bchd 18s      
13.35-15.85 mostly 14.35-15.85 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 16.85-20.35 mostly
16.85-18.85 Short Trim 16.75-20.00  occasional higher and lower               
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.   
Wide range in price. cartons film wrapped White 9s 7.00-10.50 mostly 8.00-9.00
12s 7.00-12.65 mostly 9.00-10.65 16s 7.00-10.50 mostly 8.00-9.00              
---CELERY: DEMAND 3 DOZEN MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 3 DOZEN ABOUT 
STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services included.  Wide range in price and       
quality. cartons 2 dz 9.50-13.75 mostly 10.50-12.00 2 1/2 dz 9.50-13.75 mostly
10.50-12.00 3 dz 10.65-14.35 mostly 12.00-14.00                               
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Precooling included.       
Palletizing included for film lined and filmwrapped. Wide range in price,     
quality and weight cartons flm lined 24s 20.00-21.65  occasional higher and   
lower 24s flmwrpd 21.00-22.65  occasional higher and lower                    
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services        
included. Wide range in quality. cartons Green Leaf 24s 8.85-10.25  Red Leaf  
24s 8.35-9.85                                                                 
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.   
Wide range in quality and price. cartons 24s 12.85-17.95 mostly 14.85-17.95   
cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 12.50-17.50 mostly 15.35-17.50             

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                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BEETS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Red Type 12s 10.75-16.55 mostly 13.35-14.45                           
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services     
included.  Wide range in quality and price. 25 lb cartons med 22.00-30.00     
mostly 24.65-27.00 occasional higher and lower                                
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 10
lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed   supplieds insufficient to establish a market 
Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed   supplieds insufficient to establish a market      

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services 
included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Red exlge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 lge   
16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 irreg sz fr qual 14.95-16.95  1/2 cartons Red  
exlge 10.95-12.95  lge 10.95-12.95                                            

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                               
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA                                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BEANS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Harvest continues to be   
curtailed due to rain and wet fields. bushel crates Round Green Type          
15.35-16.00                                                                   
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Harvest     
continues to be curtailed due to rain and wet fields. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel      
cartons med 18.00-18.35  fr qual 8.00-9.00  cartons 24s   supplies insufficient
to establish a market                                                         
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Harvest continues to be       
curtailed due to rain and wet fields. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 6.35-8.00  fr  
qual 4.00-5.00                                                                
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT     
STEADY. Harvest continues to be curtailed due to rain and wet fields. 1 1/9   
bushel cartons/crates Green jbo 14.00-14.35  exlge 14.00-16.95 mostly         
14.00-14.35 fr qual 10.00-14.95 mostly 10.00-12.35 lge 12.00-14.95 mostly     
12.00-12.35 med 12.35-14.95 mostly 12.35                                      
---SQUASH: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Harvest continues to be  
curtailed due to rain and wet fields. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 
6.00-6.35  med 4.00-4.35  Yellow Straightneck sml 6.00  med 4.00-4.35  3/4    
bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml 6.00-7.35  med 4.00-4.35                  
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.    
Harvest continues to be curtailed due to rain and wet fields.  Extra services 
included. 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes U.S. Comb or Better jbo 16.95-17.95  
xlge 16.95-17.95  lge 14.95-17.95                                             
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT   
STEADY. Harvest continues to be curatiled due to rain and wet fields.  Extra  
services included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 20
lb cartons loose 15.95                                                        
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT 
STEADY. Harvest continues to be curtailed due to rain and wet fields.  Extra  
services included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 13.95-15.95 mostly 15.95 lge
13.95-15.95 mostly 15.95 med   supplies insufficient to establish a market    

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                           
                                                                              
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                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  WAXED 1
1/9 bushel cartons/crates med 18.35-18.85  occas lower fr qual 8.35  occas    
higher & lower cartons 24s 6.35-7.35  occas higher & lower                    
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Including    
wrapped 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 8.35-8.85  med-lge fr qual 5.35-5.85 mostly  
5.35 lge   supplies insufficient to quote                                     
---SQUASH: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  1/2 and 5/9
bushel cartons Zucchini sml 6.35  occas higher med 4.35  occas higher & lower 
Yellow Straightneck sml 6.35  occas higher & lower med 4.35  occas higher &   
lower 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml 8.35-9.35  occas higher med 6.35
occas higher                                                                  
 
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BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                          
                                                                               
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                 
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                     
                                                                               

DELAWARE                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  Round White U.S. One 50 lb  
sacks sz A 6.75  occas lower Chef 7.75-8.75 mostly 7.75 tote bags approx 2000 
lbs sz A 11.00-12.50  occas lower                                             

LONG ISLAND NEW YORK                                                          
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  Round White U.S. One baled 10
5-lb sacks sz A 8.25-8.75  occas lower                                        

MICHIGAN                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Harvesting curtailed due to rain
and wet fields. Yellow Globe Type master container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med     
10.00-11.00  some 9.00-9.50 rpkr sz 6.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.00                

NEW YORK                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND RED GOOD, YELLOW MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Most harvesting
curtailed due to rain and wet fields. Yellow Globe Type 50 lb sacks jbo       
10.00-11.00  med 2 1/4"min 8.00-9.00  occasional 10.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb   
sacks jbo 11.00-13.00  med 9.00-11.00                                         

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 29-SEP-2015                           
                                                                              
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                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  Yellow Globe Type 50 lb    
sacks med 6.00-8.50 mostly 7.00-8.00 few higher rpkr sz 5.00-7.50 mostly 6.00 
few higher master container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med 9.00-12.25 mostly 9.50-11.00
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S.  
One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 few higher baled 10
5-lb film bags sz A 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 few higher 50 lb cartons 40s   
7.00-9.50 mostly 8.00 few higher 50s 7.00-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 few higher 60s
7.00-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 few higher 70s 7.00-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 few higher
80s 7.50-9.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 90s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.50 100s 7.00-9.00  
mostly 7.50-8.50 Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 7.00-8.00    
mostly 7.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 50 lb cartons sz
A 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 occas higher sz B 12.00-15.00 mostly 13.50-14.00 
occas higher 50 lb sacks sz A 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher sz B    
11.00-14.00 mostly 12.50-13.00 occas higher Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb
film bags sz A 11.00-14.50 mostly 12.50-13.00 50 lb cartons sz A 10.00-13.50  
mostly 12.00-13.00 50 lb sacks sz A 9.00-12.50 mostly 11.00-12.00             

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON                             
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks
jbo 7.00-8.00 mostly 8.00 med 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas higher & lower White
50 lb sacks jbo 10.00-12.00  occas higher med 7.00-9.00  occas higher Red Globe
Type 25 lb sacks jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 med 6.00-8.00  occas higher
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S.  
One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00 non sz A
4.00-5.00  baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-7.00 mostly 6.00 non sz A        
5.00-6.00  50 lb cartons 40s 6.00-8.00  occas higher 50s 6.00-8.00 mostly     
7.00-8.00 occas higher 60s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas higher 70s        
6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas higher 80s 7.00-8.00 mostly 8.00 occas higher
90s 6.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 100s 6.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz
min 5.00-6.00  occas lower                                                    

IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON                                              
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Yellow Spanish Hybrid   
U.S. One 50 lb sacks Super Col 12.00-13.00  occas lower col 9.00-11.00 mostly 
10.00 jbo 8.00  occas higher & lower med 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 White U.S. One 
50 lb sacks jbo 12.00-14.00  med 10.00-12.00  Red Globe Type U.S. One 25 lb   
sacks jbo 13.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 occas lower med 8.00-10.00  occas lower    

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY)                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  Round Red  
U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 7.50-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 50 lb cartons
sz A 7.50-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 sz B 13.50-15.50  Creamers 3/4-1 5/8"         
25.00-28.00 mostly 25.00 50 lb sacks sz A 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.50 sz B          
12.00-14.00  tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 9.00-12.00  U.S. Two 50 lb
sacks sz A 3.50-4.25  sz B 7.00-8.00                                          

NEBRASKA                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled
5 10-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A     
6.50-7.50 mostly 7.00 50 lb cartons 40s 8.00  occas lower 50s 8.00-8.50  occas
lower 60s 8.00-8.50  occas lower 70s 8.00-8.50  occas lower 80s 8.00-8.50     
occas lower 90s 8.00  occas lower 100s 8.00  occas lower U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb
film bags 5.00-5.25 mostly 5.00                                               

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON                                                       
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER.  Round Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A
12.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 fair appearance 12.00-14.00 sz B 14.00-20.00   
mostly 16.00 fair appearance 14.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 32.00-36.00 mostly     
34.00-35.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6.00-9.00 mostly 6.00 Long White U.S. One 50 
lb cartons sz A 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 occas lower fair appearance    
15.00-16.00 sz B 9.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-36.00
mostly 35.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 5.00-8.00 mostly 6.00 Yellow Type U.S. One 50
lb cartons sz A 16.00-18.00  fair appearance 12.00-16.00 sz B 11.00-14.00     
Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 32.00-36.00 mostly 35.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 5.00-9.00   
mostly 7.00                                                                   

PERU IMPORTS - REPACKED AT VARIOUS EAST COAST SHIPPING POINTS                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  Yellow Granex - Marked    
Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 21.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-23.00                        

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S.  
One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags
sz A 6.50-7.00 mostly 7.00 50 lb cartons 40s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00 50s        
7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 60s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 70s 7.00-8.00  80s 7.00-8.00  
90s 7.00-8.00  100s 7.00-8.00  U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 5.00-5.25     
mostly 5.00 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 7.00  U.S. Coml bulk per cwt 7.50-8.50  occas
lower Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 12.00-12.50           

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND NORKOTAH CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 
NORKOTAH CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, BURBANK CARTONS SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY.  Russet Burbank U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz
A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.25 baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-5.50 mostly
4.00-4.75 baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.25 baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.00-5.75 50 lb cartons 40s 5.50-6.25
mostly 5.50-6.00 50s 5.50-6.25 mostly 5.50-6.00 60s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 70s 
6.50-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 80s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 90s 7.00-8.00 mostly
7.00-7.50 100s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min       
6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00 10 oz min 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00 Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 
4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 5.00-5.50  occas higher & lower    
baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-5.00  occas higher & lower baled 10 5-lb
mesh sacks non sz A 6.00-6.50  occas higher & lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non
sz A 5.00-6.00  occas higher & lower 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50  
50s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 60s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 70s 5.50-7.00 mostly 6.00 
occas higher 80s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.50 90s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00 100s 6.50-8.00
mostly 7.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 10 oz min
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50                                                    
 
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