Produce movement and pricing across U.S. markets are showing mixed trends as import volumes shift and seasonal changes take effect. Avocado shipments from Mexico are increasing with varied pricing, while blueberry imports from Chile are rising and Peruvian volumes are beginning to taper. Strawberry movement remains steady but prices have dropped, and cucumber supplies from Mexico are climbing due to warm weather. Green bell pepper availability is stable, with higher prices noted across key shipping points.
Avocado
Movement from Mexico's crossings through Texas is expected to increase. Trading is moderate. Prices of 32s are slightly higher, 84s and organic are generally unchanged, others are lower. Cartons 2- layers Hass 32s are mostly 83.2584.25, 36s are mostly 81.25-83.25, 40s are mostly 72.25-74.25, 48s are mostly 68.25-71.25, 60s are mostly 53.25-55.25, 70s are mostly 34.25-35.25, and 84s are mostly 21.25-23.25; organic 48s are 82.25-84.25 and 60s are mostly 66.2568.25.
Blueberry
Movement of Chile imports, mostly via boat, through Philadelphia area ports of entry is expected to increase. Trading is moderate. Prices are 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. The quality is good. Movement of Peru imports, mostly via boat, through Miami, Philadelphia, and New York area ports of entry is expected to decrease seasonally. Trading is moderate. Prices are unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large are mostly 23.00-26.00; 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. The quality is good.
Strawberry
Movement from Mexico's crossings through Texas is expected to remain about the same. Trading early was moderate, and late was slow. Prices are much lower. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium are mostly 6.00-8.00. Quality is variable. Many present sales booked open with price to be established later. Movement from Central Florida is expected to increase slightly. Trading is fairly slow. Prices are slightly lower. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids medium-large are mostly 10.00-11.00. Quality is variable.
Cucumber
Movement from Mexico crossings through Nogales, Arizona is expected to increase due to accelerated growth caused by unseasonable warm temperatures. Trading is moderate. Prices of 24s and 36s are generally unchanged, others are slightly higher. 1 1/9-bushel carton medium and large are 9.95-12.95, fair quality is 7.95-8.95, ordinary quality is 5.95-6.95; small are 6.95-7.95. Cartons 24s are 3.95-4.95, 36s are 5.95-6.95. Quality is variable. Movement from Mexico's crossings through Texas is expected to increase.
Green bell pepper
Movement from Mexico crossings through Nogales, Arizona is expected to remain about the same. Trading is fairly active. Prices are higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons jumbo and extra-large are 12.95-14.95, large are 10.9512.95, medium are 7.95-8.95; irregular size fair quality are 6.95-7.95, small-medium fair quality are 4.95-5.95. Quality is variable. Movement from Central and South Florida is expected to remain about the same.
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