Movement of blueberry imports from Peru through Miami, Philadelphia, and New York ports of entry via boat are expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate with prices unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large 26.00-32.00, flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids large 16.00-20.00. Quality is reported as good. Movement of blueberries from Mexico crossings through Arizona, California and Texas is expected to increase. Trading was slow at lower prices. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids, mostly 26.00. Flats are 12 6-ounce cups with lids, mostly 16.00-18.00. Quality is reported as variable, with most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
The movement of avocados from Mexico crossing through Texas is expected to be about the same. Trading was fairly slow early, improving to moderate later. Prices 40s-48s were lower, with others generally unchanged. Cartons 2-layer Hass 36s-40s mostly 48.25-50.25, 48s mostly 36.25-37.25, 60s mostly 25.25-26.25, 70s mostly 21.25-22.25 and 84s mostly 17.25- 18.25. Extra services included.
The movement of cucumbers from Mexico crossings through Nogales, Arizona, is expected to be about the same. Trading was slow early, improving to moderate later, with prices slightly lower on heavy supplies. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly 16.95-18.95, large mostly 14.95-16.95, fair quality mostly 14.95-16.95, and ordinary quality mostly 7.95-8.95. Cartons 24s are mostly 5.95-7.95, and 36s are mostly 8.95-10.95. Quality is reported as generally good.
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