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WATERMELON — F.O.B.S AS OF MAY 13

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (705-766-766, seedless 683-751-759, seeded 22-15-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading seeded slow, others moderate. Prices seedless 35-60 counts lower, others generally unchanged. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35-60 counts mostly 20 cents, 75-80s 14-16 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 35-55 counts 12-14 cents. Flat cartons red-flesh seedless miniature 6-9s $7-9. Quality variable. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (29-96-255, seedless 26-83-223, seeded 3-13-32) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading very active at slightly lower prices. Prices 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35-60 counts 28 cents, seeded-type approximately 28-35 counts mostly 21-22 cents. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.

FLORIDA — Shipments (124-159-233, red-flesh seeded 16-29-53, red-flesh seedless 51-130-180) — Movement expected to increase as more growers start the season in central Florida. Harvesting slowed. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seeded-type 35s 24-25 cents; red-flesh seedless-type 45 count 29-30 cents, 60 count 29-30 cents. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ seedless 0-23-16, CA 0-26-78, seedless 0-24-73, seeded 0-2-5) — Movement from western Arizona, Imperial and Coachella valleys expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices slightly lower. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly 22 cents. Organic red-flesh seedless 24-inch bins per pound approximately 35 and 45 counts 35 cents; miniature carton 6s and 8s $20.50. Quality generally good. Harvest central Arizona expected to begin the week of May 27.

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Fresh fruit, vegetable prices decline slightly

10/16/2012 5:11:41 PM
Tom Karst

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Fresh fruit and vegetable prices at grocery stores fell in September, even as overall food prices rose fractionally.

The Commerce Department’s September Consumer Price Index revealed fruit and vegetable prices were down 0.4% compared with August, pulled lower by a 0.9% decrease in fresh fruit prices. Overall consumer food prices were 0.1% higher in September after a 0.2% increase in August.

The U.S. average retail price in September for fresh oranges was $1.30 per pound, off from $1.44 per pound in September a year ago. The U.S. average retail price for red delicious apples in September was $1.53 per pound, up from $1.51 per pound the same time a year ago. The average retail banana price was 60 cents, down from 61 cents per pound at the same time a year ago.

Fresh vegetable prices rose 0.8% in September compared with August, but the Commerce Department said the fresh vegetable index is still 4.9% below year-ago levels.

Fresh potato prices in September were 1.9% lower than August and 13.6% below year ago levels. Retail prices for lettuce were 1.1% above August but 3.4% below year ago levels, according to the report.

Fresh tomato prices in September were up 2.9% from August but still 4.9% below year ago levels. The average retail price for tomatoes in September was $1.38 per pound, down from $1.50 per pound the same time a year ago, according to the report.