Latest Packer Video

Today's Pricing

TOMATOES — F.O.B.S AS OF MAY 14

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (433-454-398) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices 5x6s higher, others lower. Extra services included. 25-pound cartons loose mature-greens 85% U.S. 1 or better 5x6s $8.95-9.95, 6x6s $7.95-8.95, 6x7s $7.95-8.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (152-146-159, greenhouse 124-123-137, vine-ripes 28-23-22) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies 4x4 to 4x5s light. Trading 4x4 to 4x5s fairly active, others slow. Prices 4x4 to 4x5s higher, others generally unchanged. Field-grown and greenhouse cartons/flats two-layer 4x4s mostly $9-10, 4x5s mostly $7.95-9, 5x5s mostly $4.99-5, 5x6s $4.64-5. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (8-8-11, greenhouse 7-7-9, vine-ripes 1-1-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of May 21. WEST FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-0) — Light harvest expected to start the week of May 28. Expect first f.o.b. by the first week of June. U.S. SHIPPING POINTS — Greenhouse (54-56-**) — No prices reported. **unavailable CANADA SHIPPING POINTS — Greenhouse (149*-150-**) — No prices reported. **unavailable, *revised

 



  • RBCS has recently changed the credit rating
    on these companies — See more...
  • RBCS has reported profile changes for these companies — See more...

FLORIDA TOMATOES

Labor a pressing challenge for Florida tomato growers

12/06/2011 3:43:11 PM

PALMETTO, Fla. — The biggest challenge facing Florida tomato growers is labor, and grower-shippers say... Read more.

Oversupply, shaky economy effect Florida tomato industry

12/06/2011 3:39:19 PM

PLANT CITY, Fla. — The state of the U.S. economy continues to challenge demand for Florida tomatoes.... Read more.

Red Diamond Farms boasts new vine-ripe tomato

12/06/2011 3:28:29 PM

WIMAUMA, Fla. — The taste of the new vine-ripe variety is helping Red Diamond Farms drive its... Read more.

Restaurants continue to crave Florida tomatoes

12/06/2011 3:18:10 PM

RUSKIN, Fla. — Foodservice buyers retain strong appetites for Florida tomatoes. Packers ship about 75% of... Read more.

New variety stokes interest in Florida tomatoes

12/06/2011 2:02:10 PM

PALMETTO, Fla. — A new variety is stirring interest in Florida tomatoes. Entering its first year... Read more.

Economy challenges tomato consumption

12/06/2011 1:42:52 PM

IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Florida tomato growers should benefit from increasing consumption trends. The reality, however,... Read more.

Food safety key focus for Florida tomato industry

12/06/2011 1:39:52 PM

PALMETTO, Fla. — Florida tomato growers and packers remain on the forefront of food safety practices. To... Read more.

Florida tomatoes- Business updates

12/06/2011 8:38:01 AM

Ag-Mart Produce boosts organic program Ag-Mart Produce Inc., Plant City, Fla., which does business as Santa... Read more.

Florida tomato season opens with late start, smaller volumes

12/02/2011 1:44:13 PM

PALMETTO, Fla. — After enduring later-than-normal starts, buyers should expect smaller Florida tomato volume. Because of... Read more.

Heirloom varieties see interest

12/06/2010 12:03:27 PM

PALMETTO, Fla. — Heirloom varieties continue to grow in importance in Florida’s tomato fields. Growers... Read more.

Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
Feedback Form
Leads to Insight