This report provides trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents current week, and prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include promotional allowances or other incentives. The charts provide graphic representation of the volume and prices of the major commodities this week based on seasonal volume.
Avocado
Avocado movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to remain about the same. Prices of conventional 40-48s are lower, 60-84s are higher due to light supplies, others are generally unchanged. Cartons 2 layers Hass 32-36s are mostly 66.25-68.25, 40s are mostly 56.25-58.25, 48s are mostly 48.25-50.25, 60s are mostly 36.25-38.25, 70s are mostly 33.25-35.25, and 84s are mostly 28.25-30.25; organic 48s are mostly 68.25-70.25, 60s are mostly 54.25-56.25, and 70s are mostly 47.25-50.25. Extra services are included. Movement from South District California is expected to decrease seasonally. Cartons of 2 layers Hass 40-84s supplies are in too few hands to establish a market. Light and sporadic supplies are expected to continue through October 14.
Cucumber
Cucumber movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to increase. Prices are slightly higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium are mostly 18.95-20.95, fair quality are mostly 14.9515.95, ordinary quality are mostly 10.95-12.95, large are mostly 21.95-23.95. Quality and condition are variable. Movement from Mexico crossings through Otay Mesa, California is expected to decrease. Supplies of large are light. Prices of large and 36s are lower, others are much lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium are mostly 17.00- 19.00, large are mostly 22.00-23.00, fair quality are mostly 15.00-16.00, ordinary quality are mostly 10.00-11.00. Cartons 36s are mostly 10.00-12.00. Quality and condition are variable. Movement from Mexico crossings through Nogales, Arizona is expected to increase seasonally from the Sonoran growing regions. Current supplies are insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality is generally good. Most present shipments are from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of October 6. Movement from Western and Central New York is expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies are in too few hands to establish a market. Movement from Michigan is expected to decrease seasonally. Prices are generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons of medium are mostly 22.95-24.85, fair quality are 14.85; cartons of 24s are 10.85. Movement from South Georgia is expected to stall as Hurricane Helene is expected to directly hit growers in South Georgia. Growers harvested and packaged as much product as possible, and shippers attempted to ship as much product as possible to other states to protect product prior to sale. Supplies are in few hands. Prices of waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium are mostly 20.35-22.00, fair quality are mostly 13.0015.00. Cartons 24s are mostly 8.35-10.00. Quality is generally good. Very light shipments from Central and South Florida began. Expect sufficient volume and number of shippers for first F.O.B. report within 7-10 days.
Green bell pepper
Green bell pepper movement from San Joaquin Valley California is expected to remain about the same. Available supplies are light. Prices of large are slightly lower, other are generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons extra-large are mostly 18.95-20.95, large are mostly 16.95-18.95, irregular sized fair quality are mostly 12.9514.95. Quality is generally good. Movement from Michigan is expected to remain the same. Trading is fairly active. Prices are unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons jumbo are 16.00, medium fair quality are 12.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Western North Carolina is expected to increase. Prices are generally unchanged. 1 1/9bushel carton jumbo and extra-large are 14.00-16.00, extra large-large fair quality are 12.00. Harvest in South Georgia is expected to begin the week of September 29. However, the impact from Hurricane Helene may delay initial harvest activities. Initial quality expected to be variable due to Helene. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of October 6.
Tomato
Tomato movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to increase. Prices of 2- layer are lower, others are slightly lower. Vine Ripes cartons 2-layer 4x4-5x6s are 12.95-14.95. 25-pound cartons loose 4x4-5x6 sizes are 13.95-15.95. Quality is generally good. Movement from Central District California is expected to increase. Prices of medium are generally unchanged, others are lower. 25-pound cartons loose Mature Greens extra-large are mostly 12.00, large are mostly 14.00, medium are mostly 10.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Alabama is expected to slightly decrease. Prices are lower. Extra services are included. 25 pounds carton loose 85 percent U.S. One or Better Mature Greens 5x6 and 6x6 sizes are 15.0016.00. 25-pound cartons Vine Ripes jumbo and extra-large are 13.00-16.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Mexico crossings through Otay Mesa, California is expected to decrease slightly. Supplies of 4x4-4x5s are light, creating a wide range in price. Prices 4x4-4x5s are slightly higher, 5x5-5x6s are slightly lower. Cartons 2-layer Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5s are mostly 16.00-18.00, 5x5s are mostly 13.00-15.00, 5x6s are mostly 12.00-14.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Western North Carolina is expected to increase. Prices are generally unchanged. Tomatoes Vine Ripe 25-pound carton jumbo are 14.00-16.95, extra-large are 14.00-18.95, large are 12.00-14.95, medium are 12.00-16.95. Light harvest is expected in Florida's West District within 14 days. Expect enough shippers for first F.O.B. within 21 days.
Blueberry
Blueberry movement of Peru Imports mostly via boat through ports of entry Miami, Philadelphia and New York areas is expected to increase seasonally. Prices are slightly higher. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large are mostly 48.00- 50.00. Quality is good. Movement from Mexico crossings through Arizona, California and Texas is expected to increase seasonally. Current supplies are insufficient and, in too few hands to establish a market. Quality is generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of October 6. Movement from South and Central district California is expected to increase seasonally. Current supplies are insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality is generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of October 13. Movement from Michigan, British Columbia, Canada crossing through Northwest Washington along with movement from Oregon and Washington is expected to decrease seasonally.
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