The Packer - Asparagus

The likelihood of an asparagus purchase increased four percentage points from Fresh Trends 2011. While that may seem like a small increase, survey results show that shoppers are adding asparagus to their carts more than in the past.

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  • Market Scope - Asparagus — F.o.b.s as of May 14

  • 2012-05-13
  • WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY, WASH. — Shipments (14-18-14) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading very active. Prices higher. Some shipments from previous commitments. Pyramid cartons and crates 28-pound bunched green Washington extra fancy large $50-52.75; standard mostly $50-52.75. 20-pound cartons bunched green Washington consumer pack $30-32. Quality generally good.

    STOCKTON DELTA DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (30-26-18) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading very active. Prices higher. Pyramid cartons/crates 28-pound bunched long green large $52.75-54.75, standard mostly $54.75-56.75. 11-pound cartons bunched long green large $23.75-26.75, standard mostly $25.75-26.75. Extra services included.

    MICHIGAN — Shipments (1-1-7) — Movement expected to increase. Trading very active. Pyramid cartons/crates 28-pound bunched green standard $50-54. Supplies fairly light and in few hands with many sales from prior commitments at lower prices.

    SALINAS VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (9-11-6) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading very active. Prices higher. 28-pound bunched green large $52.75-56.75, standard $54.75-59.85. 11-pound cartons bunched green large $26.75-28.75, standard $26.75-28.75. Extra services included.

 

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