Shipments for the holiday rush have largely wrapped up by this week, and many truckers prioritize time at home over the long weekend, while others will be charging premium rates to get a start on hauling goods for Black Friday shopping and beyond.
The movement of blueberries from Mexico crossings through Arizona, California, and Texas is expected about the same. Trading was fairly slow early and slow later. Prices lower. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids mostly 34.00-36.00. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 20.00-22.00. Quality is reported as variable. Supplies remain light, especially compared to Peruvian imports. Most present shipments are from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. The movement of blueberries from Peru imports through Miami, Philadelphia, and New York ports of entry is expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate at lower prices.
The movement of avocados from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected about the same. Trading early was moderate and fairly slow later. Prices are 70s-84s higher, 36s-48s lower, others generally unchanged.
The movement of cucumbers from Mexico crossings through Nogales, Arizona, is expected to be about the same. Trading moderate. Prices are slightly higher, others slightly lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium and large mostly 20.95-22.95, fair quality 18.95-20.95, and ordinary quality mostly 10.95-12.95. Cartons 24s mostly 7.95-8.95 and 36s mostly 11.95-12.95. Quality is reported as generally good. The movement of cucumber from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to be about the same. Trading is fairly active early and moderate later.
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Source: mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov