FRUITS - BLUEBERRIES

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (9-28-50) — Movement was expected to increase the week of May 13 as the southern highbush varieties peak and to decrease the week of May 20. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids $32-36, 12 6-ounce cups with lids $22-24. Includes palletizing and cooling. Most movement from prior commitments. Prices represent few new sales. Many shippers are expecting a production gap between the highbush and rabbit eye varieties. Quality variable.

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (11-24-33) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active at lower prices. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $32-36. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $20-22. Organic flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $24-28. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Shipments (29-21-14) — Movement expected to decrease as most growers finished for the season. Trading very active for light supplies. Prices lower. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids $22-24. Includes palletizing and cooling. Most movement from prior commitments. Prices represent few new sales. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS — Crossings (6-4-4) — Imports via truck. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: Mexico crossing through Arizona, California and Texas. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $20-22. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Light harvest was thought possible to begin the week of May 20. FIRST REPORT.

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Shipments (38-29-21) — Movement expected to decrease as more growers finish for the season. Trading very active for light supplies. Prices for May 3 higher compared to April 29. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids large $33-36, 12 6-ounce cups with lids $22-25. Includes palletizing and cooling. Nearly all movement on May 6 from prior commitments with too few new sales to establish a market. Quality variable.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (2-9-28) — Movement expected to increase as harvest increases. Trading very active. Prices for May 3 higher compared to April 29. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids $32-35, 12 6-ounce cups with lids $22-25. Includes palletizing and cooling. Nearly all movement on May 6, from prior commitments with too few new sales to establish a market. Quality variable.

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (3-5-11) — Movement expected to increase with more Central Valley production. Trading fairly active. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $25-27. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS — Crossings (7-6-6) — Imports via truck. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: Mexico crossing through Arizona, California and Texas. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Flats of 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $20-22. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $22-26. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good.

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Shipments (37-38-29) — Movement expected to decrease as the season is now past peak. Trading active for fairly light supplies. Prices higher. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids large mostly $34, 12 6-ounce cups with lids large $20-23. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (3-5-11) — Movement expected to increase with more Central Valley production. Trading fairly active. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $25-27. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-2-9) — Movement expected to increase as harvest increases. Trading very active for light supplies. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids large mostly $21-23. Quality good.

MEXICO CROSINGS — Crossings (7-6-6) — Imports via truck. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: Mexico crossing through Arizona, California and Texas. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Flats of 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $20-22. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $22-26. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good.

Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Shipments (21-37-38) — Movement was expected to remain about the same the week of April 22 and to begin seasonal decrease the week pf April 29. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids large $30-32, 12 6-ounce cups with lids large $20-22, 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $17. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

MEXICO CROSINGS — Crossings (6-7-6) — Imports via truck. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: Mexico crossing through Arizona, California and Texas. Trading fairly active at lower prices. Prices lower. Flats of 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $20-23. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $23-27. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good.

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (1-3-5) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Reportable volumes and sufficient handlers expected for a first f.o.b. report by May 1.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-0-2) — Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases. Trading active for very light supplies. Current supplies are very light and in too few hands to establish a market. The first f.o.b. shipping point price report was expected by the week of April 29.

Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Shipments (10-21-37) — Movement was expected to remain about the same the week of April 15 and begin seasonal decrease the week of April 22. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids large mostly $38-40, 12 6-ounce cups with lids large $22-24, 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large $17-18. Includes palletizing and cooling. Most production is now in the northern part of the state. Quality good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS — (7-6-7) — Imports via truck. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: Mexico crossing through Arizona, California and Texas. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. Flats of 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $24-26. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $26-30. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (1-1-3) — Movement was expected to remain about the same the week of April 15 then increase slightly the week of April 22 as more growers begin to harvest the crop. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish market. FIRST REPORT.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-0-0) — Initial light harvesting of leader berries and early varieties under way. Expect reportable volume by mid- to late April.

Apr 7, 2013 - Apr 20, 2013

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Shipments (4-10-21) — Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases. Trading active. Prices lower. Flats of 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large $18-20, 12 6-ounce cups with lids large $26-28. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

CHILE — Imports (45*-34*-15) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to decrease as shipping season concludes. Ports of entry: Los Angeles, Miami and Philadelphia. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT. *revised.

MEXICO CROSINGS — CROSSING (4-7-6) — Imports via truck. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Mexico crossings through Arizona, California and Texas. Trading active. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $28-32. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Initial light harvesting is expected to begin in mid-April with reportable volume expected around April 15-18. FIRST REPORT.

Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013

CHILE — Imports (48-44-26) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to decrease. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $26-30, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $26-30, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $26-30, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality good.

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Shipments (1-4-10) — Movement expected to increase as nearly all growers are now harvesting. Trading very active. Prices lower. Flats of 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large $22.50-26.50, 12 6-ounce cups with lids large $29-34. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

MEXICO CROSINGS — CROSSINGS (2-4-7) — Imports via truck. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Mexico crossing through Arizona, California and Texas district. Trading active, unofficial prices higher. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $28-32. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good. Prices from industry sources. No f.o.b. issued as of April 1.

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

CHILE — Imports (54-48-44) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to decrease. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading moderate. Prices 6-ounce slightly higher, pints unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $24, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $14-16. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Miami. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $14; organic 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $14. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $14. Quality and condition variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS — Crossings (3-2-4) — Imports via truck. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Mexico crossings through Arizona, California and Texas. Trading active. Unofficial prices. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $26-30. Including palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good. Prices from industry sources. No f.o.b. issued as of March 25.

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Shipments (0-1-4) — Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases. Trading active. Flats of 12 4.4-ounce cups with lids medium-large $24-28, 12 6-ounce cups with lids large mostly $32-34.50. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.

Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013

CHILE — Imports (81-80*-52) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $18-20. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Miami. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. *revised.

CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA — Initial light harvest of early varieties under way. The first f.o.b. report was expected the week of March 11. FIRST REPORT.

Mar 3, 2013 - Mar 16, 2013

CHILE — Imports (111-81*-79) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $18-20. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Miami. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. *revised.

Feb 24, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013

CHILE — Imports (108-111-78) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $18-20. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Los Angeles International Airport. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT. Port of entry: Miami. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality and condition variable.

Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013

CHILE — Imports (98-108*-111) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large $18-20. Quality good. Port of entry: Los Angeles International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20, flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $20; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12; organic flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $22-24; 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $18. Quality good. *revised.