This report provides a trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents the current week, and prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on products of generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include promotional allowances or other incentives. The charts provide a graphic representation of the volume and prices of the major commodities this week based on seasonal volume.
Avocado
Movement from Mexico's crossings through Texas is expected to decrease. Trading is fairly slow. Prices of 40s are lower, 60s and organic are generally unchanged, others are higher. Cartons 2 layers Hass 32s are mostly 82.25-84.25, 36s are mostly 80.25-82.25, 40s are mostly 67.25-70.25, 48s are mostly 63.25-66.25, 60s are mostly 50.25-53.25, 70s are mostly 29.25-32.25, and 84s are mostly 22.25-23.25; organic 48s are 78.25-80.25, and 60s are mostly 66.25-68.25. Extra services are included.
Blueberry
Movement of Chile imports, mostly via boat, through the Philadelphia area port of entry is expected to increase. Trading is moderate. Prices of organics are higher; others are generally unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large are mostly 18.00-20.00; organic Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large are 30.00-34.00. Quality is generally good. Movement of Peru imports, mostly via boat, through Philadelphia and New York ports of entry is expected to remain about the same. Trading is moderate. Prices are slightly higher. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large are mostly 24.00-26.00; Flats 12 6-oz cups with lids large are mostly 14.00-16.00; organic Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large are 34.00-36.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Mexico crossings through Arizona, California, and Texas is expected to increase seasonally. Trading is moderate. Prices are higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids are mostly 14.00-18.00. Quality is variable.
Strawberry
Movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to increase seasonally. Trading early was moderate, and late was active. Prices are slightly higher. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium are mostly 16.00. Quality is variable. Most present shipments are from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. Movement from Central Florida is expected to slightly increase. Trading is very active. Prices are generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids large are mostly 18.00-20.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Mexico crossings through Otay Mesa, California is expected to increase seasonally. Available supplies are light as many present shipments are for prior bookings and/or previous commitments. Trading early was moderate, and late was active. Prices are slightly higher. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium are mostly 16.00. Quality is variable. Movement from Oxnard District, California is expected to increase. Available supplies light as most present shipments for prior bookings and/or previous commitments. Trading early was moderate, and late was active.
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