Packer Stories

04/04/2013

One arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Philippines is delaying approval of imports of fresh U.S. vegetables while another sub-agency reports U.S. food and beverage exports to the island nation doubled from 2009-12, achieving President Obama’s export initiative two years ahead of schedule.

02/18/2013

The owner of Gills Onions said he was surprised to receive a January warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration after several months of inspections, facility upgrades and ongoing communication with the agency in relation to listeria-related recalls in 2012.

01/14/2013

Celery markets should tighten due to abnormally warm weather followed by freezes in California.

11/02/2012

CHICAGO — Waiblingen, Germany-based Bosch Packaging Technology debuted the Pack 301 ID Inverted Long Dwell Flow Wrapper at Pack Expo 2012 Oct. 28-31 at McCormick Place.

10/23/2012

Bonipak Produce Inc. plans to unveil educational videos on five vegetable crops to attendees of Fresh Summit 2012.

Market Scope - Celery — F.o.b.s as of May 13

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (237-236-247) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 225 units shipped the week of May 6. Trading hearts moderate, others active. Prices hearts slightly lower, others higher. Cartons 2-2½ dozen mostly $28-30.75, 3 dozen mostly $27-29.75, 4 dozen mostly $28.75- $29.75; hearts film bags 18s mostly $25.45-26.45. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase seasonally above the 22 units shipped the week of May 6. Trading active. Prices higher. Prices cartons 2-2½ dozen mostly $26-28, 3 dozen mostly $24.65-26. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Harvest expected to begin the week of June 3 and be fully underway the week of June 16. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT.