Marketscope: Fruit commodity f.o.b.s as of Feb. 26

Apples

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2017 CROP Shipments (1,271-1,262-1,253, Includes Exports 430-451-445) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices granny smith 72-88s and Golden Delicious 80-88s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Washington Extra Fancy carton tray pack red Delicious 72-88s $13-15, 100-113s mostly $13-15, 125s $13-15; Golden Delicious 72s mostly $24- $26, 80s mostly $23-25, 88s mostly $22-24, 100s mostly $18- $20, 113s mostly $15-17, 125s $15-17; Fuji 72s mostly $22- $24, 80s mostly $20-22, 88s mostly $18-20, 100s mostly $15- $17, 113-125s mostly $13-15; granny smith 72s mostly $34-38, 80s mostly $32-34, 88s mostly $26-29, 100s mostly $19-21, 113s mostly $16-18, 125s $13-16; Gala 56-80s mostly $21- $23, 88s mostly $19-21, 100-113s mostly $16-18, 125s mostly $14-16; Honeycrisp 72-80s mostly $48-52, 88s mostly $46- $50, 100s mostly $34-37, 113s mostly $24-26; Organic Gala 80s mostly $39-42, 88s mostly $35-38, 100s mostly $29-32, 113s mostly $25-28, 125s mostly $19-22

NEW YORK — Shipments (77-68-79) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. Extra Fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2 ½-inch minimum red Delicious mostly $18-19; Golden Delicious mostly $20.50-21; Fuji mostly $22-23; Gala mostly $22-24; McIntosh mostly $19-22; Empire mostly $20; Cortland $20. Cartons U.S. Extra Fancy tray pack Golden Delicious 72s-88s $25- $26; Fuji 72s-88s mostly $29-30; Gala 72s-88s mostly $30; McIntosh 72s-88s mostly $25-30; Empire 72s-88s mostly $24-26.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (60-53-55) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons U.S. Extra Fancy 12 3--pound film bags 2-½-inch min. Gala mostly $20-22, red Delicious mostly $16-19, Golden Delicious, McIntosh and Jonagold mostly $18-20, Fuji mostly $22-24, Tray pack Gala 88s mostly $28-32, 125s $20-24, red Delicious 88s mostly $21-23, 125s $17-18, McIntosh 88s mostly $26-28, Golden Delicious 88s mostly $24-26, Fuji $28-32.

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV) — Shipments (29-32-27, Export 0-2-2) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons tray pack U. S. Extra Fancy red Delicious 72s-88s mostly $17.00-18; 100s mostly $17.00-18; Golden Delicious 72s $24.00-29, 80s-88s $24.00-26; 100s $18.00-22; Fuji 80s- 88s $28.00-32; granny smith 80s-88s $33.00-36; cartons 12 3-pound film bags 2 ½-inch min U.S. Extra Fancy red Delicious $17.00-18; Golden Delicious mostly $17.00-18; Fuji $22.00-24; McIntosh $19.00-20 and Pink Lady $26.00-27.

NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (7-7-6) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market.

Avocados

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (351-408-482) — Crossings expected to decrease slightly. Supply 70-84s fairly heavy, others moderate. Trading moderate. Prices 60s generally unchanged, others lower. Cartons 2-layer Hass 32s-36s mostly $36.25-38.25, 40-48s mostly $35.25-37.25, 60s mostly $27.25-29.25, 70s mostly $21.25-23.25, 84s $15.25-16.25. Extra services included.

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFLORNIA — Shipments (25-51-**) — Movement expected to increase. Supply fairly light. Trading moderate. Prices 70s generally unchanged, others lower. Cartons 2-layer Hass 32-36s mostly $40.25-41.25, 40-48s mostly $38.25-40.25, 60s mostly $32.25-33.25, 70s mostly $24.25-26.25, 84s mostly $17.25-19.25. **Unavailable. Extra services included.

SOUTH FLORIDA — Imports (2*-0-1) — Imports from the Dominican Republic. Movement expected to remain decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Cartons 2-layers. 18s-24s supply in too few hands to quote. Quality generally good. *revised.

Blackberries

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS DISTRICT — Crossings (28-32-36) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Blackberries mostly $10. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality and condition variable. Most present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (0-0-0) — Imports via air from Guatemala. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading active. Cartons 12 6-ounce cups with lids Blackberries supply in too few hand to quote. *FIRST REPORT

Blueberries

CHILE — Shipments (43-60-35) — Movement via boat. Port of entry: Miami. Movement expected to decrease as the season continues to wind down. Trading 6-ounce conventional very slow, others fairly slow. Prices lower. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large mostly $19-21, Organic large $26-28. 12 6-ounce cups with lids large $9-11, Organic medium-large mostly $18- $20. Some shipments from prior commitments. Quality variable.

CHILE — Shipments (38-73-32) — Movement mostly via boat. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Movement expected to decrease as the season winds down. Trading 6-ounce conventional very slow, others fairly slow. Prices lower. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large $18-22, Organic large $28-32, Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids large $10-12, Organic medium-large mostly $18-21. Some shipments from prior commitments. Quality variable.

CHILE — Shipments (3-1-6) — Movement via boat. Ports of entry: Philadelphia and New York. Movement expected to decrease as the season winds down. Trading 6-ounce conventional very slow, others fairly slow. Prices lower. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large mostly $19-21, 6-ounce medium-large $10-12, Organic medium-large mostly $18-20. Some shipments from prior commitments. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS — Crossings (12-15-17) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly $12. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality variable. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings.

Cantaloupes

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (268*-384*-87) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices lower. ½ Cartons 9s $8.95- $9.95, 12s mostly $7.95-9.95, 15s mostly $8.95-9.95, 18s supply in too few hands to quote. Oversized ½ cartons 6S (5 size) $7.95-8.95, 9s (6 size) mostly $9.95. Port of entry: Southern California. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. ½ Cartons 9s mostly $9.95-11.95, 12s $9-10.95, Quality good. *revised.

Clementines

MOROCCO — Imports (24-24-2) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Ports of entry: Philadelphia and New York. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flat cartons 10 3-pound mesh bags 20 thru 28 size mostly $23-24.

Grapefruit

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (95-78*-77) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 7/10-bushel cartons Marked Rio Star Texas Fancy 23s $18-19.95, 27s $19.35-20, 32s $18-19.95, 36s mostly $18.35-19.45, 40s $16-17.95, 48s mostly $14.35-15, 56s mostly $15-15.95; Texas Choice 23-32s mostly $13-13.10, 36s $13-15.95, 40-56s $11.10-12.95. *revised

FLORIDA — Shipments (17-101-37, includes export 4-58-15) — Prices not reported.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (1-5-3) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices 7/10-bushel cartons Flame No Grade Marks 23-32s $10-12. Quality variable.

Grapes, table

CHILE — Imports (429-422-547) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. 18-pound containers bagged White seedless-type extra- large $18-22, large mostly $16; Flame seedless extra-large mostly $18, large mostly $16; Black seedless extra-large mostly $18; large mostly $16; red globe Extra-large $18-20; large $16-18 Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading very slow. Prices White seedless-type lower, others generally unchanged. 18-pound containers bagged White seedless-type extra-large $18-20, large mostly $16, medium large mostly $10-12; Flame seedless extra-large $16-18, large $12-14, medium-large $10-12; Black seedless extra-large mostly $18; large mostly $16; Perlon extra-large mostly $20, large mostly $18, medium large mostly $16

PERU — Imports (24-25-15) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Ports of entry: Philadelphia and New York. Trading very slow. Prices lower. 18-pound containers bagged White seedless-type and Flame seedless supplies insufficient to quote; Crimson seedless Extra- large mostly $20; large $16-18; red globe Extra-large mostly $16; large mostly $14.

Honeydews

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (82*-117*-34) — Imports via boat from Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices 5s unchanged, others lower. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $10-10.95, 6s mostly $8.95-9.95, 8s mostly $6.95-8.95. Port of entry: Southern California. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 5s $10.50-11.50, 6s mostly $9.95-10.50. Quality generally good. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (15-24-23) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices slightly higher. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $9-9.35, 6s mostly $8-8.35, 8s mostly $7-7.35. Quality variable.

Kiwifruit

CENTRAL AND NORTHERN DISTRICTS, CALIFORNIA — Shipments (21-27-**) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Supply light. Trading moderate. Prices 30-39 size higher, 27s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 9 kg containers loose Hayward 25 size mostly $27.50, 27 size mostly $26.50, 30 size $25.50, 33 size mostly $24.50, 36 size $22.50-23.50, 39 size $22.50, 42 size mostly $17.50-19.50 and 45 size mostly $15.50-17.50. Extra services included. ** Unavailable

ITALY — Imports (8-12-16) — imports via boat. Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Ports of entry: Philadelphia and New York. Trading moderate Prices higher. 9-kilogram (19.8-pound.) containers loose Hayward. 25s $27-29; 27s $25-27; 30s $23-25; 33s $21-23; 36s $20-22; 39s $19-21; and 42s $17-19.

Lemons

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments Moderate — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices First Grade 165-200s generally unchanged, others slightly lower. 7/10-bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 75s mostly $33.95-36.80, 95-115s mostly $33-36.80, 140s mostly $32.80-35.80, 165s mostly $32.80-35.95, 200s mostly $31.80-34.95, 235s mostly $24-28.80; Shippers Choice 75s mostly $25.78-27, 95s mostly $27-32.80, 115s mostly $27.80-32.80, 140s mostly $28.80-33.95, 165s mostly $28.80-32.95, 200s mostly $26.80-31.95, 235s mostly $20-26.80. Organic 7/10-bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 95-140s $34.50-56.78.

Limes

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (145-124-188) — Movement expected to increase. Trading active. Prices much higher. 40-pound cartons seedless-type 110s mostly $44-46, 150s mostly $46-48, 175-230s mostly $50-52, 250s mostly $44-46. Quality variable.

Mangoes

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (28-47-80) — Movement of Ataulfo expected to increase seasonally. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices 12-14s and 18s slightly lower, others lower. Flats 1-layer Ataulfo 12s mostly $8-8.50, 14s mostly $6-7, 16s mostly $5.50-6.50, 18s mostly $5-6, 20s mostly $4.50-5.50, 22s mostly $4.50- $5. Quality variable.

PERU — Imports (124*-132*-59) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flat one-layer Kent 7s-10s mostly $5. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats one-layer Kent 7-9s $5-5.50, 10s-12s mostly $4.50-5. Port of entry: Southern California. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flat one-layer Kent 7s-9s $5-5.50, 10s-12s $5. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (31-29-37) — Movement of Ataulfo expected to increase seasonally. Trading slow. Prices 12-16s much lower, 20s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons 1-layer Ataulfo 12s mostly $4, 14s mostly $3.75, 16s mostly $3.50, 18s $4-5, 20s $3.75-4.25, 22s $3.50-4, 24s mostly $3-3.50. Quality variable.

Nectarines

CHILE — Imports (57-49-50) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices 40s and 50s lower, others unchanged. Cartons/lugs 2-layer tray pack Various yellow-flesh varieties 40s mostly $14; 50s mostly $12. 10 kg containers — PAPAYAS

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (40-37-37) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices much lower. 30-40-pound cartons Maradol-type and 30-35-pound cartons Tainung mostly $18-20. Quality variable.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (19*-10*-11) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons 30-35-pounds Tainung-type 8s-12s mostly $16-17. Quality generally good. *revised.

BRAZIL — Imports — (6*-3-0) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons 3.5-kilogram Solo-type (Golden) 9s-12s mostly $911-12. Quality good. *revised.

Oranges

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA — Shipments Moderate — Movement of Navel expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 48s and 88s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 7/10-bushel cartons Navel Shippers First Grade 40s mostly $16.78-16.80, 48s mostly $19.80-20.95, 56s mostly $19.80-20.78, 72s $19.80-22.95, 88s mostly $20.80-22.80, 113-138s mostly $21.80-23.95; Shippers Choice 40s mostly $14.78-14.80, 48s mostly $15.80-17.78, 56s mostly $16.80-17.78, 72s mostly $16.80-18.80, 88s mostly $18.80-21.80, 113s $20.80-23.95, 138s mostly $20.80-23.95. Organic 7/10-bushel cartons Navel Shippers First Grade 56-88s $26.95-37.78.

FLORIDA — Shipments (38-60-44, includes export 1-1-1) — Prices not reported.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (37-31*-39) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 7/10-bushel cartons Early varieties U.S. Combination 64s mostly $16.35-16.95, 72s mostly $16.35-17.95, 88s $18.35-20, 113s mostly $20-20.35, 138s $18-19.35; Texas Choice 64s $16-16.45, 72s $14.25-17.45, 88s $16.25-18.45, 113s $18-18.25, 138s $16-16.25. *revised

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (26-32-31) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 7/10-bushel cartons Valencia No Grade Marks 56s $8-9, 72- 88s mostly $10-12, 113-138s mostly $12-13. Quality variable.

Peaches

CHILE — Imports (40-35-28) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices 50s lower, others unchanged. Cartons/lugs 2-layer tray pack Various yellow-flesh varieties 40s $16-18, 50s $14-16. 10 kg containers loose Various yellow-flesh varieties 60-64 size $14-16.

Pears

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2017 CROP Shipments (142-112-103, Includes Exports 15-20-20) — Movement expected about the same. Trading D?Anjou 90-120s moderate, others slow. Prices D?Anjou 90s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped Anjou U.S. 1 70-80s mostly $26-28, 90s mostly $24-26, 100s mostly $23-25, 110s mostly $22-24, 120s mostly $21-23; Bosc U.S. 1 70-80s mostly $30-32, 90s mostly $29-31, 100s mostly $26-28, 110s mostly $24-26, 120s mostly $21-24.

ARGENTINA — Imports — (1-13-44) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase seasonally. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. 18 kg containers Williams 70 and 80 size mostly $34-36; 90 size mostly $30-32; 100 size mostly $30; and 110 size $28-30.

CHILE — Imports — (42-22-30) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. 18 kg cartons tray pack. Summer bartlett 70 and 80 size $32-34, 90 size mostly $28-30, 100 size $24-26.

Pineapples

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (455*-372*-222) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Primarily Costa Rica. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons one-layer Golden Ripe 5s mostly $7.50-8, 6s mostly $7.50-8, 7s mostly $7.50-8, 8s mostly $7.50-8. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons one-layer Golden Ripe 5s-8s mostly $8-8.50. Quality good. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (29-29-26) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 5s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons 1-layer golden ripe 5s mostly $5.50- $6.50, 6-7s mostly $6-7, 8s mostly $5-6. Quality variable.

Plums

CHILE — Imports — (47-28-37) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to Increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Carton Trading slow. Prices lower. 2-layer tray pack Primary varieties: black amber and sapphire Marked Black Plum 40s $16-18; 50s $14-16; 60s $14-16 Marked red Plum 40s mostly $16; 50s mostly $14; 60s mostly $14.

Raspberries

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS — Crossings (29-33-26) — Movement expected about the same. Trading best moderate, others slow. Prices generally unchanged. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids red mostly $20-22. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality and condition variable. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings.

Strawberries

CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (194-278-299, includes Organic 5-7-8) — Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading slow. Prices conventional slightly lower, Organic lower. Includes palletizing and Cooling. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium mostly $6.90. Organic flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium mostly $14.90-16.90. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (178-146-128) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium mostly $8- $9. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality and condition variable. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings.

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (57-58-56) — Movement expected about the same. Trading best fairly active, others moderate. Prices Organic slightly higher, conventional generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium $12-14. Includes palletizing and cooling. Organic flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium mostly $20-22. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA — Crossings (28-38-30) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Organic moderate, conventional fairly slow. Prices Organic slightly higher, conventional generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly $12. Includes palletizing and cooling. Organic flats 8 1--pound containers with lids medium mostly $20-22. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (20-20-20) — Movement expected about the same. Trading conventional best moderate, others fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large $12- $14. Includes palletizing and cooling. Organic flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium mostly $20. Quality and condition variable.

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. The first f.o.b. Report is expected to be issued by March 16, 2018.

Tangelos

FLORIDA — Shipments (2-4-1, includes export 0-0-0) — Prices not reported.

Tangerines

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments Light — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Unofficial prices cartons 10 3-pound mesh bags W. Murcott Afourer 24-32 sizes mostly $30-31. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report is expected to be issued as supplies are in very few hands.

FLORIDA — Shipments (5-9-7, includes export 0-0-0) — Prices not reported.

Watermelons

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (111-132-173) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading moderate. Prices 60 count slightly lower, others generally unchanged. red-flesh seedless-type cartons per-pound 4s and 5s $.27-.30; 24-inch bins approximately 35 and 45 counts $.24- $.26, approximately 60 count $.19-.22. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (97*-94*-95) — Imports via boat from Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices mini-type generally unchanged; bins 45s and 60s & cartons 4s-6s lower. Port of entry: South Florida. Cartons red-flesh seedless-type 4s $18- $19, 5s $18-19, 6s $15-16. 24-inch bins red-flesh seedless-type 45s $180-185, 60s 175-185. Cartons flat red-flesh Miniature seedless-type 6s mostly $11-11.95, 8s mostly $12.50-13.50, 9s $11.50-12.50. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (seedless 65-104-89) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Miniature 8-11s slightly higher, 6s generally unchanged; others slightly lower. red-flesh seedless-type cartons per-pound 4s and 5s mostly $.26, 6s mostly $.24; Miniature-type (supplies very light) cartons 6s mostly $14.95, 8s and 9s mostly $15.95, 11s mostly $11.95. Quality variable.