Carrots

Grimmway Produce Group Expands to Minnesota

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:42:48 GMT

Grimmway Produce Group says it has expanded its operation into Minnesota following the close of an asset acquisition of the Fresha facility in Morris, Minn.

Grimmway currently plants, cultivates and harvests carrots, potatoes and organic vegetables in 19 states and four Canadian provinces. The company also operates out of 20 facilities and sheds.

“By securing supply, growing in more regions and processing closer to store shelves, we’re improving reliability, speed and freshness. It’s a practical step that keeps us strong and growing for the long haul,” says Jeff Huckaby, president and CEO of Grimmway Produce Group.

Fresha, founded in 2019, has developed a successful partnership with Grimmway Produce Group over the past few growing seasons through consistent collaboration and results. This next step helps secure a reliable year-round carrot supply. It also expands the growing regions utilized, improves resilience during unpredictable weather and further diversifies Grimmway’s supply areas, according to the company.

“After working closely together for more than three seasons, this step is a natural progression of our partnership,” says Eric Proffitt, carrot category president for Grimmway Produce Group. “Most importantly, the trusted growers supplying the facility with high-quality carrots today will continue to play a central role for many years to come.”

Grimmway Produce Group Names Leadership Transition

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:24:19 GMT

Grimmway Produce Group says its president and CEO, Jeff Huckaby, will transition to the company’s chief agricultural officer. Huckaby has been the company’s CEO since 2016. Ken Silveira, who brings more than 40 years of leadership experience in the fresh produce industry, will take over the role of CEO.

The company says Huckaby’s transition to chief agricultural officer will allow him to dedicate his full attention to GPG’s farming operations. The company says Huckaby felt the company would benefit from his sole focus on the farming operations, as the company’s agricultural footprint has grown significantly in size and complexity.

“Ken’s experience in the agricultural sector has given him the years of experience that make him an ideal candidate to lead our organization,” Huckaby says.

Silveira most recently served as president of Bengard Ranch. He previously served as CEO of The VPS Companies, president of Mastronardi Produce-West and spent nearly two decades with Tanimura & Antle, where he was also president and COO. Silveira has also served on several industry boards, including the Fresh Produce & Floral Council, Stemilt Growers and Earthbound Farms.

“Ken’s experience in the agricultural sector has given him the years of experience that make him an ideal candidate to lead our organization,” Huckaby says.

Huckaby, a fourth-generation carrot farmer, joined Grimmway in 1998 as a ranch manager, where he went on to lead the company’s organic farming efforts. He was named Grimmway’s executive vice president in 2006 and president in 2016.

The company says Huckaby has been instrumental in guiding it through rapid growth and major change. The organization now farms, grows and harvests across 19 states and four Canadian provinces, supported by hundreds of sheds and 20 facilities.

During his time at Grimmway, Huckaby was appointed to the California Department of Food and Agriculture State Board and the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, contributing his experience to agricultural policy at the state and national levels.

“As I head into what some would consider the twilight of my career, I am excited to be returning to my roots on the farm,” Huckaby says. “Since my time as a young boy on my grandfather’s farm, it has always been clear that being in the field is truly my first love. I am excited to be spending dedicated time fine-tuning what is already considered a top-tier and extensive farming operation.”

Weather and Innovation Take Center Stage at SEPC’s Southern Exposure

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:45:40 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. — Across the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show floor, a recurring theme emerged: resilience in the face of erratic weather. While companies like North Bay Produce and AC Foods navigated the fallout of recent cold snaps and California storms, others such as Giumarra Cos. and Freshouse highlighted aggressive expansions in Florida and Mexico to ensure year-round availability for increasingly health-conscious consumers.

Harris Trock, Karl Ronhave, the Carrot Czar, Kaitlyn Anderson and Robert Dunning are shown at the Freshouse and Hapco Farms booth at Southern Exposure.

(Photo: Christina Herrick)

It was all about carrots at the Freshouse and Hapco Farms’ booth. The aptly named Carrot Czar waved to passersby, and those manning the booth handed out carrot-shaped pens and socks with carrot prints on them.

Karl Ronhave, procurement and sales manager, says the carrot program is doing well, especially as California faces unpredictable weather.

The company expanded its carrot program in Florida in 2025 and did so again this year. The program will move to Canada as the season begins there at MR Farms.

“We have a year-round carrot program,” Ronhave says.

John Pursel, Chuck Plummer and Ron Steele are shown at the AC Foods and Suntreat Packing booth at Southern Exposure.

(Photo: Christina Herrick)

Visitors to the Sumo Citrus booth want to talk availability, timing and season duration, says Ron Steele, vice president of citrus sales for AC Foods. Steele says he has also discussed many promotional opportunities with digital and coupled that with demoing Sumos in-store.

“It’s about consistency of what we do,” he says.

Visitors to the booth also had questions about the weather in California and its impact on the Sumo crop.

“It’s been a challenge, but our teams have performed brilliantly due to the learnings of years past,” Steele says.

Sarah Quackenbush, Hannah Gaither, Chuck Yow, Doug Rombach and Ryan Lockman are shown at the North Bay booth at Southern Exposure.

(Photo: Christina Herrick)

Much of the conversation at North Bay’s booth stemmed from how berries fared through the cold temperatures that hit earlier this year.

“Some held up and what doesn’t will have a short season,” says Chuck Yow, business development account manager for North Bay.

He says it may be a rough couple of months for blueberries, but the industry will “learn more as we go.”

A big trend, too, is the push for larger berries: the Erandy blackberry and jumbo blueberries. He says consumers like that the fruit has good Brix and are looking for those larger fruits year-round.

“As popularity grows in sales, we’re still in periods of lower availability,” Yow says.

Matt Mariani, Darryl Bollack and Brad Ryan are shown at the Mariani Nut Co. booth at Southern Exposure.

(Photo: Christina Herrick)

Matt Mariani, director of retail sales at Mariani Nut Co., says visitors to the company’s booth talked about availability.

“The crop is above average with good supply,” he says.

He says tree nuts are experiencing robust growth in the tree nut oil market as health-conscious consumers seek plant-based and nutrient-dense ingredients.

“We’re grateful for that,” he says.

Jesus Cavazos, Richard Armata, Leslie Hernandez, Fraymil Rodriguez and Priscilla Diaz are shown at the EXP Group’s Southern Exposure booth.

(Photo: Christina Herrick)

Fraymil Rodriguez, chief operating officer of EXP Group, says imports of roots and tropical yams continue to grow.

“They’re right in our wheelhouse,” he says, noting that as ethnic cuisines and foods become more mainstream, consumers are branching out and trying new things.

“There’s room for growth,” he says.

Weather patterns have proven to be a bit of a challenge for imports, Rodriguez notes.

“It’s not predictable,” he says. “It’s not easy doing sales with retailers, because we don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow.”

But he says he and the EXP Group team are planning as best as they can, and it’s important to have a relationship with these retailers as well.

“We can tell retailers what’s going on, and having that established relationship helps us pivot,” he says.

Gary Caloroso, Kristina Lorusso and Rob Campbell are shown at the Giumarra Cos. booth at Southern Exposure.

(Photo: Christina Herrick)

Weather was on the mind of visitors to the Giumarra Cos. booth, says Kellee Harris, vice president of retail merchandising services.

Harris says many conversations also focused on the strong availability of Mexican watermelons.

Cesar Pacheco, vice president of sales for Nogales at Giumarra Cos., says watermelons from the state of Nayarit will run through the end of March, and the northern crop will begin around April 10 and run through the end of June.

He says this northern crop will start a week early to catch gaps.

“It’ll be a good season,” Pacheco says. “Acreage is up.”

He says conventional seedless and organic watermelon will be available in bins and cartons, as will mini watermelons and organic mini watermelons. Harris says demand for mini watermelons continues to grow.

“We’re starting to see an uptick in minis,” she says.

Shown in back from left, are Matt Quiing, Thomas Matier, Spencer Lightfoot, Hunter Tiveron; in front from left are Josianne Legare, Jocelyn Mastronardi and Pam Cherwak at Nature Fresh Farms’ Southern Exposure booth.

(Photo: Christina Herrick)

Spencer Lightfoot, key account manager for Nature Fresh Farms, says a lot of conversations at the event were about organic produce and bringing organics into the Nature Fresh label.

And from there, Lightfoot says a lot of Nature Fresh’s efforts are set around marketing.

“We’re making sure our efforts with promotion align with good supply so we can promote it with consumers,” Lightfoot says.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods Creates New Sales and Marketing Leadership Team

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:44:44 GMT

Bolthouse Fresh Foods announced Nov. 10 that it has formed a new sales and marketing leadership team. Members of the new team include Melissa Oliver as senior vice president of sales and marketing, Jill Stanchfield as vice president of sales, Kim St. George as vice president of sales and marketing, and Melina Leija as vice president of business development and sales.

“This leadership team is built for execution and is dedicated with serving our customers,” says Timothy Escamilla, CEO of Bolthouse Fresh Foods. “They bring a powerful combination of deep produce experience and a forward-thinking, innovative mindset. We are aligning our structure to better serve our partners and signaling to the market that Bolthouse is ready to lead the next chapter of the fresh carrot category.”

The newly integrated team will be guided by Oliver as senior vice president of sales and marketing. With her visionary leadership, Oliver will spearhead the company’s unified strategy, focusing on expanding customer partnerships and ensuring the highest commitment to quality and service, the company says.

Joining her are three seasoned and respected leaders from the produce industry:

Stanchfield has been promoted to vice president of sales. Building on a successful 15-year career at Bolthouse Fresh Foods, Stanchfield’s collaborative leadership has been instrumental in strengthening retail partnerships and driving consistent category performance. Her career progression through multiple roles gives her a deep, holistic understanding of customer needs.
St. George is appointed vice president of sales and marketing. With over 25 years of industry experience at renowned companies like Dole Fresh Vegetables, Mann Packing and Taylor Farms, she brings unmatched expertise in brand development, strategic marketing, and sales leadership that will be critical to Bolthouse’s market expansion.
Leija returns to Bolthouse Fresh Foods as vice president of business development and sales. In this role, she will lead foodservice sales initiatives and cultivate new strategic partnerships. With a combined 18 years at Bolthouse and a proven record of driving results, her return underscores a continued investment in long-standing customer relationships.

“We are entering a pivotal era where our customers are looking for more than a supplier; they want a true partner,” Oliver says. “This team is laser-focused to deliver unparalleled service, driving meaningful innovation and building collaborative, strategic partnerships that create sustained value.”

Bda/Dorot Farm Yellow Carrot Program To Bring a Burst of Color to IFPA Show

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:38:59 GMT

BDA/Dorot Farm is launching a new yellow carrot program, supplied directly from its farms, according to a news release.

“Yellow carrots have become trendy, and we’ve received many requests for a program that ensures year-round availability,” says Ami Ben-Dror, CEO of BDA/Dorot Farm. “Yellow carrots offer a unique flavor and are highly demanded by high-end restaurants and chefs specializing in diverse cuisines.”

The new yellow carrots will be available in 25-pound and 50-pound packs for foodservice and fresh-cut use, as well as 5-pound and 2-pound retail bags for supermarket chains.

This new line joins Dorot Farm’s rainbow carrot program and jumbo and cello carrot programs, already featured in many restaurants and gourmet kitchens.

“Our vision is to stay ahead of market trends and continuously meet the needs of BDA/Dorot Farm’s customers,” Ben-Dror says.

The Dorot Farm team will be at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 16-18, where they’ll meet with customers, colleagues and industry partners to highlight upcoming innovations and emerging produce trends.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods Expands Into Georgia

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:01:32 GMT

Bolthouse Fresh Foods says it is expanding its operation with an additional growing and packing facility in Sparks, Ga., near Valdosta.

The company calls the new facility a milestone in its strategic growth in the southeastern U.S. The first harvest in the area is expected in January.

“Establishing operations in Sparks, Georgia, marks an exciting chapter for Bolthouse Fresh Foods,” says Timothy Escamilla, chief executive officer for Bolthouse Fresh Foods. “This investment expands our capacity, strengthens our supply and elevates how we serve our customers — ensuring we can capture growth, meet rising demand and drive category growth.”

Escamilla adds, “Equally important, we’re excited to support the Sparks community with new job opportunities and local partnerships, creating long-term value for the region while advancing our mission to nourish people with fresh, nutritious food.”

New Quebec-grown baby carrot project to begin in summer

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:24:16 GMT

Quebec-based distributor FMS Fresh Produce says it is investing $25 million to make it the first in the province to process and package locally-grown baby carrots.

“This project is so much more than just producing baby carrots. It’s about building a sustainable business model for the future of our industry while honoring our commitments to the environment and our community,” Marc-Olivier and Steven Daigneault, co-owners of FMS Fresh Produce, said in a news release.

Baby carrots account for 39% of fixed-weight carrot sales in Canada, representing a $377 million market annually, yet until now, they had been entirely imported in Quebec, according to the release. Despite their popularity among consumers, producing them locally requires substantial investments in infrastructure, as well as precise management of growing conditions, soil and climate, and ensuring a steady supply also demands flawless logistics and strong partnerships, the company said.

The Daigneault brothers are unafraid to take on a market dominated by U.S. giants; they have a clear goal to make Quebec a key player in baby carrot production, and they firmly believe growing baby carrots locally is not only possible but essential for the future of the province’s agricultural industry, FMS Fresh Produce said.

The initiative also reduces the distance the vegetables travel before reaching grocery stores, an approach that aligns with efforts to minimize the agri-food sector’s carbon footprint while offering consumers a fresher product, the release said.

Additionally, with water-efficient equipment and responsible resource management, the company plans to repurpose rejected carrots, providing a solution that is both economical and environmentally friendly. For the Daigneault brothers, local production is part of a long-term vision: meeting growing market demand while protecting the environment and strengthening the competitiveness of Quebec’s agriculture sector, the company said.

The project has support of from local partners. FMS Fresh Produce said Desjardins is providing over $17 million in financing, part of which is guaranteed by Export Development Canada, and a $5 million investment comes from Investissement Québec. These investments will enable the construction of a new 70,000-square-foot carrot packaging and processing plant in Sherrington, Quebec, set to begin operations in summer 2025. This facility will allow FMS Fresh Produce to expand its production capacity and reduce reliance on imports, the release said.

“This innovative project strengthens Quebec’s food self-sufficiency and opens new opportunities for local agriculture. At Desjardins, we firmly believe that supporting businesses in their modernization efforts and market diversification is essential to ensuring their competitiveness and resilience in the face of economic challenges,” said Jean-Yves Bourgeois, executive vice president of business services at the Desjardins Group.

“From the very beginning, we have supported FMS Fresh Produce in all its initiatives,” Bourgeois added. “This new investment will help increase its production capacity and optimize its equipment to meet the demands of local consumers.”

Bolthouse Fresh Foods named one of Fast Company’s innovative companies

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:15:20 GMT

Bolthouse Fresh Foods, a grower and distributor of fresh carrots, says it has been named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies, earning a top-10 ranking.

The company said this recognition highlights its commitment to transforming the fresh produce industry through disruptive packaging, product innovation and digital engagement while staying rooted in its 110-year legacy of quality and sustainability.

“Carrots are a staple in so many households, but the way consumers shop for and experience fresh produce is changing. We need to meet them where they are — with solutions that are convenient, fresh and engaging,” Bolthouse Fresh Foods CEO Timothy Escamilla said in a news release. “Carrots are a relevant and important part of affordable nutrition, playing a key role in healthy diets. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fresh produce — whether by reinventing snacking and mealtime, making fresh food more dynamic and shoppable, or leading the way in farming and packaging solutions that challenge industry norms.”

Bolthouse Fresh Foods relaunched as an independent company in 2023 and debuted its consumer-facing brand, Bolthouse Fresh, to enhance engagement by focusing on intuitive packaging, innovative product formats and a digital-first approach and make fresh carrots more accessible, versatile, and shoppable than ever before, the release said.

The company touts the regenerative agriculture practices and commitment to soil health and water efficiency of its growers. Bolthouse Fresh said that every innovation — whether in packaging, product development, or digital engagement — begins with a foundation of responsible farming.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods said this agriculture-first mindset makes the recognition from Fast Company even more meaningful, as it acknowledges not only the company’s role in reshaping the produce industry but also its leadership in sustainable, forward-thinking farming practices.

The company highlighted its first-of-its-kind TUV-certified compostable packaging in the fresh produce category, which it said meets the growing demand for eco-friendly grocery options while reinforcing its commitment to reducing waste and improving sustainability at scale.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods also pointed to its color-coded packaging and clear messaging that help shoppers incorporate carrots into different meal occasions. The company said its Carrot Shakers and Carrot Side Dish Sizzlers introduce new shapes, seasonings, and convenient preparation methods, making fresh carrots an easy and exciting choice for both meals and snacks.

“This honor from Fast Company reflects our team’s relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence — from the fields where our carrots are grown to the way they are packaged and enjoyed by consumers,” Escamilla said. “At Bolthouse Fresh Foods, innovation is about driving progress with purpose — honoring our agricultural roots, elevating our communities, and delivering fresh, accessible, and sustainable solutions that improve lives every day.”

What's the deal with carrots? Bolthouse Farms tells us

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:27:37 GMT

Fresh carrots have been a mainstay at retail: They’re grown year-round, have a relatively low sticker price, are familiar and hardy for shipping.

(Farm Journal)

This produce category has its peak seasons of demand however, and is subject to fluctuating according to pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior, said Zak Karlen, general manager of Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bolthouse Farms .

The fresh carrot grower, processor, shipper and marketer has two main businesses: fresh carrots and carrots in consumer packaged goods.

“We’ve been dealing with the pandemic as everybody else has for 20-plus months now, and it’s almost like trying to put your hands around smoke as you solve a problem,” Karlen said on the Tip of the Iceberg Podcast . “As soon as you fix a problem, it creates another problem.”

First, Bolthouse focused on health and safety of employees, establishing extra protocols to bolster that critical, essential aspect of the business. Measures include no longer transferring an employee from one plant to another, incentives toward taking personal COVID-19 precautions, and COVID trackers. And, communication, of course, as is so necessary when situations change so often.

“Our communication team has done a really good job on doubling down on policies and procedures to make sure that everybody understands that we’re going to ground ourselves on the basics,” he said.

Some of those issues seem to be stabilizing a bit since early January, Karlen said.

“We’ve had to really kind of expand on the way we look at operations as well, which includes some SKU rationalization to make sure that we’re supplying customers with the core (stock-keeping units),” he said. “And then some of the more labor intensive ones, putting them to the side for 30 to 45 days to make sure that we can keep customers and consumers stocked with carrots.”

Learn more about carrots .

Ready-to-eat baby carrot demand dipped while whole carrot demand rose after March 2020 with more people staying at home, but now that whole carrot demand has mostly leveled out back to the 2019 demand.

“But the premiums are picking up quickly, the matchsticks, the petite. And so the category in the last four weeks has been growing relative to other veg, which is exciting, right?” Karlen said. “We want the category to grow. But us being able to stay up with that changing consumer demand has also been challenging through this COVID environment.”

(Farm Journal)

The company’s 2,400 employees haven’t been immune to the industry’s latest supply chain challenges either, possibly complicated even more by the omicron variant, such as labor shortages, freight delays and soaring costs.

When planting carrots in the Central Valley of California, Bolthouse works on a schedule that’s nine to 12 months out.

“And so it’s not like we have that ability to instantly react to a 20% surge in demand if there is such a surge. And so we are somewhat supply constrained because we want to make sure that we’re maximizing acres, and we don’t have excess acres that could potentially go to waste,” he said.

Carrots are experiencing the fallout of driver shortages as well, but as with all these challenges, Bolthouse is focusing on making its own business as stable as possible, getting as many good quality carrots as possible out to customers.

“We’re all kinda in this together, and it’s super important we use shared resources and bounce best-in-class ideas off each other to ensure we keep the food system going — because without that, you can have a serious problem on your hands,” he said. “In a weird way, I’m really excited about 2022, in trying to stabilize what we’re doing and focusing in on what we can control. What we can’t control, I’m not really going to lose a lot sleep over it.”

BDA/Dorot Farm launches new crop carrots

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:06:35 GMT

BDA/Dorot Farm , a grower group of fresh and sweet carrots, is launching its crop for the upcoming season in the North American region.

Dorot Farm supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice and fresh-cut companies, according to a news release. The marketer provides cello carrots in 1-pound, 2-pound, 3-pound and 5-pound bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada.

“The new crop from Dorot Farm looks good, and I’m very happy with the field’s conditions,” Ami Ben-Dror, CEO of BDA/Dorot Farm, said in the release. “We will be ready to deliver our new crop to all of our loyal customers around the world.”

BDA/Dorot Farm is a top exporter of fresh and sweet carrots around the world, exporting to North America, Europe, and Africa, according to the release.

Fresha debuts new packaging for carrots

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:39:22 GMT

Morris, Minn.-based Fresha , a grower, packer and shipper of carrots, says it has updated its packaging with a modern and vibrant look.

The company said the packaging update reflects Fresha’s core values of quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.

“Crafting our new packaging was an intricate process, aimed at ensuring our carrots not only stand out on the shelf but also convey the excellence that our customers know,” said Matthew Wulf, vice president of sales and marketing, said in a news release.

Updates include its matchstick carrots, shredded carrots, carrot chips, organic whole carrots, whole carrots, baby-cut carrots, organic baby-cut carrots, baby petite carrots in a microwavable bag, organic baby petite carrots in a microwavable bag, Minnies supersweet mini carrots and organic Minnies super sweet mini carrots.

“These vibrant new packages will undoubtedly make our carrots pop. It’s important to emphasize, that although our packaging may have a fresh new look, inside, you’ll still find the same sweet, crisp, and delicious carrots,” Wulf said. “The refreshed design is a representation of a new chapter for Fresha as we launch our year-round program.”

Dorot Farm launches baby carrot program worldwide

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:26:36 GMT

Dorot Farm has entered the baby carrot market with the launch of baby carrots for its U.S. retail and foodservice customer base.

“Following Dorot Farm’s growing demand, and customer’s request for baby carrots, we decided to add the baby carrots item to our portfolio. This way our customers can enjoy our fresh and sweet carrots in different varieties,” Ami Ben-Dror, founder and CEO of Dorot Farm, said in a news release.

Dorot Farm is partnering with California growers to introduce baby carrots to its growing portfolio of fresh vegetables, according to the release.

“We are very proud to partner with growers in California and enter the baby carrot market. We are excited to begin shipping baby carrots to our growing retail and foodservice customer base,” Ben-Dror said. “Baby carrots continue to grow as a category, and we are looking forward to adding this iconic item to our portfolio of fresh produce. As always, we are involved from the seeding and the products is according to our specifications.”

Dorot Farm said it is continuing to diversify its seeding, and growing program to service its growing customer base on a year-round basis. The company said it will begin shipping baby carrots next month and will feature its newest line at the upcoming Fruit Logistica in Berlin.

More consumers report carrot purchases, Fresh Trends survey shows

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:50:46 GMT

Editor’s note: The following report is from The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 , which provides insight based on survey responses from consumers. Since 1983, The Packer has sponsored 41 major consumer studies to track trends in the purchases and consumption of fresh produce, documenting the fluctuation in purchases of specific fruits and vegetables as well as changing attitudes toward industry issues.

More consumers surveyed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 reported purchasing carrots in the past 12 months, at 60.9%, compared to 50% in the 2023 survey and 51% in 2022.

Retail per capita availability of carrots decreased from 8.93 pounds in 2000 to 7.48 pounds in 2020.

Almost 68% of consumers surveyed in Fresh Trends 2024 said they are buying a larger variety of fresh produce today than they were 20 years ago. When asked which produce items they purchase now that they previously did not buy, 15% included carrots in their response.

A greater percentage of higher-income consumers reported fresh carrot purchases, with 71.6% for consumers making more than $100,000 annually compared to 42.5% of consumers making less than $25,000 a year.

Older age groups tend to be more frequent buyers of carrots, with 70.7% of those aged 60 and older and 66.7% of those aged 50-59 reporting purchases, compared with 46.9% of those aged 18-29.

Fresh Trends 2024 data found more shoppers in the Northeast reported carrot purchases at 65%, while 54.5% of shoppers in the South did so.

Circana retail data shows that retail fresh carrots sales for the 52-week period ending Jan. 28, 2024, were $1.4 billion, an increase of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Volume sales were rated at 980 million, up 0.4% compared with the previous year.

The price per pound for fresh carrots was $1.45 for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 28, up 4.4% compared with the previous year.

The scan data shows that fresh carrots sales increased compared to the previous year, both in terms of dollar sales and volume sales, for the total category. Conventional dollar sales increased while volume sales decreased, and organic dollar sales and volume sales increased.

Average shipping-point price for carrots during 2023 was $21.40 per carton, up from $20.08 per carton in 2022.

Fresh Trends 2024 data for cabbage

Reported purchase based on household income*

Less than $25K — 43%
$25K<$50K — 58%
$50K<$100K — 62%
$100K+ — 72%

*Annual household income

Reported purchase based on dependent children

Have kids — 58%
1 kid — 52%
2 kids — 62%
3 or more kids — 66%
No kids — 63%

Reported purchase based on region

Midwest — 64%
Northeast — 65%
South — 54%
West — 64%

Reported purchase based on age*

18-29 — 47%
30-39 — 59%
40-49 — 63%
50-59 — 67%
60+ — 71%

*Considering primary household buyers

Reported purchase based on ethnicity

Asian — 59%
Black/African American — 45%
Hispanic — 60%
Other — 41%
White/Caucasian — 66%

Peaches, onions and carrots thrive in Colorado

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:54:07 GMT

Carrots are in full swing in Colorado, some onions will start shipping in mid-September and Palisade peaches are winding down for the season, grower-shippers say.

“It was a weird year,” said Jordan Hungenberg, CEO at Hungenberg Produce Inc., Greeley, Colo.

Early wet weather set the company’s carrot crop behind by about two weeks.

The crop looked “very nice” in late August, though, as the company packed 600,000 to 700,000 pounds of carrots every day.

“We are packing every kind of carrots you can imagine,” Hungenberg said.

Hungenberg Produce specializes in conventional and organic cello and baby carrots but also puts up specialty packs like shredded carrots, matchsticks, coin cuts, chips and snack packs.

Besides servicing its Colorado customers, the company ships to surrounding states like Utah, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as Chicago, Phoenix, Florida and Maine, he said.

The company has had particular success with organic carrots.

“They’re a big deal, in Colorado especially,” Hungenberg said.

Demand for carrots tends to pick up in fall, when the weather cools, he said.

“Everybody eats a few more carrots,” he said. “We’re looking forward to that.”

Fagerberg Produce Co. Inc., Eaton, Colo., began harvesting onion transplants in late August and expected to kick off its direct-seed onion harvest in early September, said Colby Cantwell, sales manager.

“They’re looking really good,” he said.

The harvested onions will cure for a while, and shipping should start by mid-September.

The company offers white, yellow and red onions along with Colorado Sweets, which “seem to grow in popularity all the time,” Cantwell said.

Harvest will continue until mid-October, and onions will ship out of storage until mid-March.

Growing conditions were cool and wet in May and June, Cantwell said. “But when July got here, we pretty much had ideal temperatures the rest of the way.”

Quality has been good, he added.

Fagerberg Produce installed a new palletizer this year to speed up the packing process and continues to look at additional labor-saving equipment for the packing shed, he said.

Talbott Farms Inc., Palisade, Colo., continues to recover from an October 2020 freeze that knocked out a large part of its peach crop, said Charlie Talbott, a partner at the company with brothers Bruce and Nathan.

The company has replaced about 50,000 trees that were killed during the freeze.

“The good news is, we had a lot of young [trees] that were not severely damaged,” Talbott said.

This is the first year that volume is back to the level of the 2019 crop.

“That’s encouraging,” he said.

Replants will probably increase volume by 25% over the next few years, he added.

This year’s crop was running five to seven days behind schedule and should be finished by Sept. 27, he said.

Talbott said he was pleased with the quality of the peaches and the packouts.

“We had a great spring for growing,” he said. “It was cool and mild through June.”

When its peach crop is finished, Talbott Farms kicks off its wine grape program, which launched in 2000.

The firm also grows a few red and green table grapes from late August until mid-September “just for fun,” Talbott said. They’re not sold commercially, but they’re available at Talbott Farms’ retail market.

By the numbers: Carrots

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:14:22 GMT

18.9%

Organic carrots account for 18.9% of total carrot sales in 2022, according to IRI scan data.

2010

In 2010, carrot farmers got together and started promoting baby carrots (either immature carrots or pieces of larger, thin carrots that are peeled and cut) as an alternative snack food — a successful campaign that has plenty of people snacking on carrots instead of chips, says Food Republic.

28 to 180

Whole carrots typically have a shelf life of 28 to 180 days if kept at 33 to 35 degrees F, a relative humidity of 98%-100% (that means mist lightly at retail).

Learn on PMG: All about carrots, the commodity

21

Diced, sliced or shredded carrots can last 21 days, as can julienned carrots and carrot sticks. But whole, peeled carrots can last up to 30 days.

14%

Percentage of consumers who said they exclusively shop for organic carrots, down slightly from 16% in 2022 but up from 11% in 2021, according to The Packer and PMG’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 survey.

1600s

In the 1600s, Dutch horticulturists began breeding orange carrots in earnest, altering the course of popular carrot color, previously grown in Afghanistan to be purple, white and yellow, according to Snake River Seed Cooperative.

4.9%

Carrot sales were $144 million in March, a 4.9% increase in dollar sales compared to March 2022. And carrot volume remained steady, according to International Fresh Produce Association’s “March U.S. Market Watch for Produce” report with 210 Analytics.

88%

Carrots are made up of 88% water.

— This piece is from the May-June issue of PMG magazine. Flip through all the digital issues .

Bolthouse Fresh Foods nabs IFPA Best Sustainable Packaging Award

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:08:39 GMT

Bolthouse Fresh Foods’ compostable packaging, which will debut this month in 1-pound and 2-pound Bolthouse Fresh Foods baby carrots in Meijer, recently took home the Best Sustainable Packaging Award at the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show.

The company said it plans to expand this packaging to organic products next year.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods said this new compostable packaging — which is TUV Certified — is made from renewable canola and breaks down in standard home composting, according to a news release. Each package features a QR code to help consumers effectively compost the packaging.

“Our mission is to provide fresh, nutritious produce that people can trust,” said Karen White, vice president of marketing at Bolthouse Fresh Foods. “The launch of our compostable packaging is a natural extension of that mission, offering solutions that not only meet the needs of our customers but also support a healthier planet. This honor affirms our goal to reinvigorate the fresh produce aisle with vibrant and versatile fresh carrot products.”

Grimmway farming operations member joins EPA advisory committee

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:07:11 GMT

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grimmway Farms says the EPA appointed Russell Hamlin, president of farming operations, to its Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee.

Hamlin joins 17 other new members named by EPA Administrator Michael Regan , who will provide independent policy advice and recommendations on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural communities, according to a news release.

Hamlin oversees the management of the company’s conventional and organic vegetable crop operations in more than 10 states. The company said he brings diverse academic, farming and scientific experience to his EPA advisory role.

“Good intentions and a desire to give back are important but must be combined with an equal measure of experience and depth of understanding to be effective in shaping meaningful policy,” Hamlin said in the release. “Working with my advisory board colleagues, I look forward to applying my scientific background and common farm sense to understand and find practical paths forward to address environmental problems facing the nation’s farmers.”

In addition to his role at Grimmway, Hamlin currently chairs the California Fresh Carrot Advisory Board and the Organics Committee of the International Fresh Produce Association. He is also a member of the advisory board for the Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He received a Bachelor of Science and Arts and a Master of Science in horticulture from the University of Georgia and holds a doctorate in plant and soil sciences from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

“The diverse perspectives of these new appointees, along with our dedicated returning members, will be instrumental in helping us navigate environmental challenges and deliver science-based, practical solutions that strengthen our nation’s food and agriculture systems for generations to come,” Regan said in a news release announcing the appointments.

FDA shares update on recalled organic carrots

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:52:46 GMT

Earlier this week the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Grimmway Farms initiated a voluntary recall of organic whole and baby carrots due to a possible contamination with possible contamination with E. coli O121:H9.

To date, the outbreak has sickened 39 people and killed one person in 18 states.

In an update, the FDA said recalled products were shipped to retail distribution centers nationwide and Puerto Rico.

The agency also added two more products to its recall list as companies used or repackaged recalled carrots that Grimmway Farms may have supplied. F&S Fresh Foods, Sacramento, Calif., recalled its Whole Foods Market 15-ounce Organic Carrot Sticks and Whole Foods Market 15-ounce Organic Carrots & Celery.

The FDA said the products recalled by F&S Fresh Foods were sold at Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho and Nevada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new brand identity and packaging

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:33:24 GMT

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bolthouse Fresh Foods is sharing a first look at its redesigned corporate logo.

The logo will roll out in fall 2024 to celebrate the company’s century-long heritage as one of North America’s largest producers of carrots, according to a news release. Bolthouse Fresh Foods said the rebranding, themed “Modern Roots,” combines modernity with authenticity, bringing a fresh, dynamic and innovative spirit to its products.

“Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our consumers by offering high-quality, nutrient-rich fresh products that excel in today’s ever-evolving market,” said CEO Timothy Escamilla.

Beyond its refreshed corporate logo, Bolthouse Fresh Foods will be unveiling a new consumer brand, Bolthouse Fresh, and packaging for its consumer-facing portfolio of fresh carrots and on-the-go snacking solutions. Consumers will begin to see Bolthouse Fresh products with bold and playful designs rolling out this fall, the release said.

New Bolthouse Fresh labels will be rolled out this fall.

(Photo courtesy of Bolthouse Fresh Foods)

“Bolthouse Fresh Foods is proud of our focus on fresh produce and natural ingredients, prioritizing best-in-class agriculture practices to ensure the best quality carrots,” Escamilla said. “Bolthouse Fresh Foods is taking every opportunity to reinforce our position as a category leader, and our vibrant brand look mirrors the energy our team brings to each partner and customer relationship. Our goal is to reinvigorate the produce aisle to meet the demands of today’s consumers while building a connection with the next generation. In-store, consumers will find it much easier to gain inspiration across our extensive Bolthouse Fresh conventional, organic and value-added fresh carrot varieties.”

Bolthouse Fresh Foods partner FreshMade created the new corporate brand identity and Bolthouse Fresh packaging designs, according to the release.

“The new packaging across the fresh carrot portfolio is designed to engage consumers with eye-catching colors that highlight usage occasions,” said Karen White, vice president of marketing at Bolthouse Fresh Foods. “It was crucial that our branding ignite excitement for all shoppers, and this design has achieved just that. Months of consumer research, testing, and creative exploration brought us to the new brand and package designs.”

Each variety features a consistent Bolthouse Fresh design, enhancing the identity of the product and the ready-to-eat convenience consumers love, the company said. The design helps shoppers quickly identify their favorite carrots for every occasion while maximizing the visibility of Bolthouse Fresh’s superior product quality, according to the release.

The Bolthouse Fresh Foods brand and Bolthouse Fresh portfolio will be fully revealed at the National Association of Convenience Stores Trade Show on Oct. 8-10, in Las Vegas, as well as the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show from Oct. 17-19, in Atlanta.

Supplier sees promising early harvest for Minnesota carrots

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:22:17 GMT

Morris, Minn.-based supplier Fresha says the Minnesota carrot season has officially begun, with an early start to planting and favorable weather setting up a good outlook for the crop.

“We are thrilled with how this season is unfolding,” Matthew Wulf, Fresha vice president of sales and marketing, said in a news release. “Our early planting has given the carrots a head start, and the combination of good moisture and recent heat has been perfect for sizing up the crops. The quality of the carrots looks outstanding.”

Weather conditions have contributed to an expected yield that is slightly above average, the company said.

In addition to the season’s promising start, Fresha said it has expanded its acreage this year for both conventional and organic carrots. It is increasing carrot cultivation with the aim of providing consumers with more options and ensuring a consistent supply of fresh, locally grown carrots throughout the season.

“We are also working closely with retailers to promote Minnesota Grown carrots,” Wulf said. “Our goal is to highlight the exceptional quality and freshness of our local produce, and we’re looking forward to the opportunities to showcase the best of what Minnesota has to offer.”

Fresha, a vertically integrated, employee- and grower-owned company, also is actively involved in sustainable farming practices and community engagement, according to the release.

Grimmway Farms campaign to highlight baby carrots

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:13:03 GMT

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grimmway Farms has launched a nationwide “I Love Baby Carrots” campaign targeting grocery retailers and shoppers that will promote the health and nutritional benefits of baby carrots. The campaign, which runs through October, tells the multifaceted story of baby carrots through social media, brand ambassadors, and local and trade media, according to a news release.

Grimmway Farms said it will promote the campaign online through the #ILoveBabyCarrots hashtag on Instagram and will highlight the campaign Wednesdays through Oct. 9 on Instagram at @GrimmwayFarms.

“Grimmway has been known for our delicious baby carrots since we first introduced them to the market nearly 30 years ago,” Eric Proffitt, Grimmway Farms executive vice president, said in a news release. “This campaign is an opportunity for us to help retailers tell the complete baby carrot story — from the inception of the category, to how they are grown and processed, to the convenience and nutritional benefits they offer to kids and families.”

Proffitt said while baby carrots have been synonymous with eye health, other benefits include increased antioxidant protection, reduced inflammation and improved heart and skin health. Grimmway Farms said research presented at the 2024 American Society of Nutrition annual meeting found that eating a single serving of baby carrots just three times a week can increase skin carotenoid levels by more than 10%.

“Generations of families have long enjoyed the health benefits and convenience of baby carrots, whether as lunchbox snacks, paired with dips, or incorporated into recipes,” Proffitt said. “We’re excited to share all the reasons why even more shoppers should fall in love with them too.”

Organic produce sales enjoy April bump

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:38:00 GMT

Compared with year-ago performance, organic fresh produce sales rose 18% in April and beat conventional produce in both dollars and volume gains.

April’s organic fresh produce sales topped $542.4 million, rising 18.4% in dollars and 20.5% in volume, according to an Organic Produce Performance Report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.

That edged out conventional produce gains of 16.3% in sales and 15.4% in volume in April.

In March, organic fresh produce sales were up 22% compared with March 2019.

“Organic produce growth continued at a strong pace during the month of April,” Matt Seeley, CEO of the Organic Produce Network said in the release. “Despite economic challenges created by the Covid-19 quarantine, consumers show no indications of shifting purchases away from organic fruit and vegetables.”

The categories of packaged sales, carrots , apples and bananas together accounted for 52% of total organic retail volume, and the top ten categories for organic volume drove 72% of total organic movement, according to the report.

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Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of June 1

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:37:40 GMT

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market. Protective services are extra unless otherwise stated. Shipments, in 1,000 cwt., are for weeks ending: 1st no. = May 16; 2nd no. = May 23; 3rd no. = May 30. Expected movement is for June 21 to July 4. F.o.b. prices are as of June 1.

Artichokes

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (19-17-16) — Movement expected about the same. Supply 12-18s fairly light. Trading 12-18s active, 24-36s moderate. Prices 12-18s higher, 24s slightly lower, 30-36s generally unchanged. Cartons Globe 12s mostly 18.55-18.75, 18s mostly 17.05-18.75, 24s mostly 14.75-16.65, 30s mostly 12.65-14.75, 36s 12.65-14.65; ORGANIC 12s 26.55, 18-24s 22.55, 30s 20.55. Quality variable.

Asparagus

PERU IMPORTS — PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports (18-33-27) — Movement expected to remain about the same this week, decrease next week. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Large Much Lower, Standard and Jumbo Lower, Extra Large and Small Slightly Lower. From Peru. 11 pound cartons bunched jbo mostly 15.75-16.75, xlge mostly 15.75, lge mostly 14.75-16.75, std mostly 15.75-16.75, sml mostly 10.00-13.00.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (2-15-22) — Movement expected about the same. Trading opened active, closed fairly active. Prices Lower. Pyramid cartons 28 pound bunched Green large and std size mostly 48.00-52.95, 11 pound cartons bunched large and std size mostly 19.75-21.75. Quality good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS 2020 CROP — Crossings (23-18-19) — Expected to remain the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green standard and large 16.75-17.75. Extra services included.
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY WASHINGTON — Shipments (17-9-8) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as most handlers have finished marketing the crop. Washington Extra Fancy 28 pounds pyramid cartons/crates bunched large and standard supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched large and standard supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Light — Shipments expected to continue thru June 12. LAST REPORT

Broccoli

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (122-113-83) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Available supply fairly light. Trading early active, late very active. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 14.35-15.65, 18s mostly 14.85-16.15; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 16.35-18.85, Short Trim mostly 17.45-19.85. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s mostly 30.55-32.95; 20-pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 32.55-34.50. Quality variable. Most present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings — (66-64-79) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late very active. Prices much higher. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim 13.50-14.50. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (53-44-38) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late very active. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s 14.00-15.85, 18s mostly 14.50-16.35; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 15.85-17.75, Short Trim mostly 17.85-20.85. ORGANIC Cartons bunched 14s 30.00-34.50. Quality generally good.

Carrots

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (173-185-231) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 50 pound jumbo slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 48 1-lb film bags medium-large mostly 15.30-15.40; 50 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 12.65-16.40; 25 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 6.65-8.20; cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.20-18.85. ORGANIC 48 1-lb film bags and 24 2-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-26.35, 10 5-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-20.70. Cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50, cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50, cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings — (59-72-68) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Lower. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 9.50-10.00. Quality variable.

Cauliflower

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (100-86-83) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Supply fairly light. Trading early active, late fairly active. Prices 9-12s slightly higher, 16s generally unchanged. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 15.35-17.65, 9s mostly 14.45-16.50, 16s mostly 13.55-15.65; ORGANIC 12s mostly 22.50-24.55, 9s mostly 22.00-22.55, 16s mostly 22.50-22.55. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (41-35-36) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Active. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 12.85-16.85, 9s and 16s 11.00-13.00. Quality generally good.

Celery

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (256-272-220) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons 2-3 dozen mostly 9.45-11.55; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 13.65-15.55. ORGANIC cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen 32.56-32.85; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 21.56-22.55. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (62-60-54) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 2 dozen 8.00-9.85, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 8.85-9.85, 3 dozen mostly 8.00-9.00. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (2-3-8) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by June 5.

Corn, sweet

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (51-200-147) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices many shipments under contract prices. Wirebound crates 4-dozen Yellow, White and Bi-Color 20.95-20.95. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA — Shipments (207-161-80) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Active. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons/crates 4 dozen minimum White, Yellow and Bi color mostly 18.95-20.95. Quality generally good.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Harvest expected to begin the week of June 7. Quality expected to be generally good. The first FOB report is expected to be issued by June 12. FIRST REPORT

Cucumbers

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings — (171-142-126) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices small much lower, 24s generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 8.95, fair quality mostly 6.95; small 5.95, large mostly 6.95. Cartons 24s 3.95-4.95, 36s mostly 4.95-5.95. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (103-88*-92) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices large generally unchanged, others slightly lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 9.95-10.95, fair quality 7.95-8.95; large 8.95-9.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. (* revised)

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (10-26-33) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Waxed 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates medium 20.35-20.85 fair quality 8.35-8.85, cartons 24s 6.35-6.85. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (29-39*-28) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Fairly Active. Prices GREENHOUSE 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 10.95-12.95, fair quality 8.95-10.95, large mostly 8.95. Quality generally good. (*revised)

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (37-23-11) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 16.90, 200-300s mostly 20.00-21.90. Quality generally good.

Lettuce, iceberg

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (456-435-426) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices 24s slightly higher, 30s slightly lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 14.35-15.00, filmwrapped mostly 15.35-16.00; 30s filmwrapped mostly 10.65-12.45; ORGANIC 24s filmwrapped 14.50-16.50, 12s filmwrapped 8.50-10.50. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (74-82-72) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 12.00-15.25, filmwrapped mostly 13.00-16.25. Quality generally good.

Lettuce, romaine

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (373-360-365) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices Hearts 12 3-count slightly lower from market high on Friday, May 29; Hearts 48s generally unchanged from market high on Friday, May 29; 24s generally unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly 7.45-8.65; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 11.56-12.85, Hearts film lined 48s mostly 13.45-14.75. ORGANIC cartons 24s mostly 20.55-23.25; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 16.55-18.25. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (60-58-41) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 24s slightly higher, Hearts generally unchanged. Cartons 24s 8.50-11.25; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 12.85-13.50. Quality generally good.

Onions, dry

U.S. — Shipments (1,169*-1,213*-1,056) — The top shipping areas for the week, in order, were California, New Mexico, Georgia, Columbia Basin Washington, and Mexico. (* revised)

IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (296*-333*-242) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Yellow Grano Type 50-pound sacks super colossal 9.00-10.00, colossal 8.00, jumbo 7.00-8.00, medium mostly 9.00; White 50-pound sacks jumbo mostly 12.00 medium 10.00-11.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo 6.00-7.00, medium mostly 6.00. (* revised)

SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-25-150) — Movement expected to increase as more shippers receive onions. Trading Moderate. Prices Reds higher, Yellow super colossal and jumbo lower, others generally unchanged Yellow Grano 50-pound sacks super colossal 12.00-14.00, colossal 11.00-12.00, jumbo mostly 9.00-10.00, medium 10.00-11.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo 8.00-9.00, medium mostly 9.00.

VIDALIA DISTRICT GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (162-156-131) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Yellow Granex - Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo mostly 21.00-24.00; Organic 40-pound cartons jumbo 27.00-31.00.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS 2020 CROP — Shipments (239-134-127) — Movement is expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Active. Prices Unchanged. Yellow Grano-Type Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo 16.00-18.00, Yellow Grano - Type 50-pound sacks colossal mostly 10.00, jumbo mostly 9.00, medium 10.00-12.00, White 50-pound sacks jumbo 14.00-16.00, medium 12.00-14.00, Red 25-pound sacks jumbo mostly 8.00, medium mostly 8.00.

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON — Shipments (176-152-111, Includes exports 31-15-19) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS 2020 CROP Crossings — (153-249*-91) — Movement is expected to be about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. (* revised)

SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS — Shipments (41-57-46) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Unofficial prices fro Monday, June 01, 2020 Yellow Grano 50-pound sacks colossal 10.00-11.00, jumbo 9.00-10.00, medium 9.50-11.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo 8.00-9.00, medium 7.75-9.00.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (49-49-37) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (6-6-18) — Movement expected to increase as shippers receive more onions. FOB price report expected next week (June 8, 2020). First report.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2019 CROP — Shipments (10-9-6) — Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Too few open market sales to establish a market.

Peppers, bell

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings — (86-81-80) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading yellow large fairly active at lower prices, others fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices Yellow large lower, others slightly lower. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large 15.95-17.95, large 14.95-15.95; Yellow jumbo and extra large mostly 16.95-17.95, large 14.95; Orange jumbo and extra large 18.95-19.95, large 17.95. Red 1 1/9 bushel carton irregular size fair quality 18.95-20.95. Quality generally good.

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Shipments (97-84-62) — Movement of Green expected to decrease seasonally, Red about the same. Trading early very active, late moderate. Prices Green slightly higher, Red lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green extra large mostly 26.95-28.95, large 24.95-26.95; irregular size fair quality Green mostly 18.95-20.95, Red mostly 16.95-18.95. 1/2 bushel cartons Red extra large and large mostly 16.95. Quality generally good.

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (29-58-55) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo 22.35-22.85 extra large 22.35-22.85 fair quality 16.35-18.85 large 18.35-18.85. Quality generally good.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Harvest of Green expected to begin the week of May 31. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by June 5. FIRST REPORT.

Potatoes

U.S. — Shipments (1,722*-1,800*-1,482) — The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho, San Luis Valley Colorado, Columbia Basin Washington, California and Florida. (* revised)
UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO 2019 CROP — Shipments — (718-781-642, Includes exports 9-6-6) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Carton 50-70s active, others moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Russet Burbanks U.S. One baled 5-pound film bags non size A mostly 6.50-7.00; 50-pound sacks 40-70s mostly 12.00-13.00, 80s mostly 10.00, 90s 8.00-9.00, 100s mostly 7.00-7.50; U.S. Two 6 ounce minimum 4.00-5.00, 10 ounce minimum mostly 7.00-8.00.

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO 2019 CROP — Shipments (224-243*-151, Includes exports 13-14*-12) — Movement expected to be about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Unchanged. U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 9.00-9.50, baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A mostly 10.00; 50 lb cartons 40-70s 15.00-16.00, 80s 14.00-15.00, 90-100s 12.00-14.00. (* revised)

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2019 CROP — Shipments (159-152-149, Includes exports 37-36-38) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading carton 50-70s active, others moderate. Prices carton 50-70s higher, carton 40s lower, others generally unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10 pound film bags size A mostly 7.00-8.00, baled 5 pound film bags size A mostly 8.00-9.00; 50 pound cartons 40s mostly 11.00-12.00, 50-70s 13.00-14.00, 80s 11.00-13.00, 90s 10.00-12.00. 100s 9.00-11.00, U.S Two 50 pound sacks 10 ounce minimum mostly 6.00-7.00.

FLORIDA 2020 CROP — Shipments (141-126-111) — Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Trading Fairly Active. Prices U.S. One Round Red size A higher, others generally unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A mostly 19.00-23.50, size B mostly 26.00-27.50, Creamers 3/4-1 5/8 inches mostly 30.50-35.75; 50 pound sacks size A mostly 17.50-21.75, size B mostly 24.50-24.75, U.S. Two 50 pound sacks size A mostly 12.75-16.50, size B mostly 16.75-18.75. Yellow Type U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A mostly 32.50, size B mostly 18.50; 50 pound sacks size A mostly 30.75, size B mostly 16.75.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2019 CROP — Shipments (109-107-104) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly 10.00-11.00, baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 11.00-12.00; 50 pound cartons 40s-70s mostly 18.00-19.00, 80s mostly 17.00-18.00, 90s mostly 14.00-15.00, 100s 13.00-14.00.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS TEXAS — Shipments (62-69-69) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.
ARIZONA DISTRICT 2020 CROP — Shipments (22-29-27) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (43*-45*-27) — Movement expected to continue seasonal decline. Trading Slow. Prices Unchanged. U.S. 1 size A baled 5 10-pound bags Russet Norkotah 11.50-12.50, baled 10 5-pound bags mostly 12.50-13.50. Supplies in few hands. (* revised)

NEBRASKA 2019 CROP — Shipments (36-31-18) — Movement expected to be about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

KLAMATH BASIN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (22-14*-15) — Movement expected to remain about the same. supplies in too few hands to establish a market. (*revised)

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) 2019 CROP — Shipments (15-12-10) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NORTHERN COLORADO DISTRICT 2019 CROP — Shipments (7-0-0) — Movement expected decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Slow. Prices Unchanged. USOne/CDOne baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 11.00, baled 5 10-pound film bags non-size A mostly 10.00.

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2019 CROP — Shipments (159-152-149, Includes exports 37-36-38) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading carton 50-70s active, others moderate. Prices carton 50-70s higher, carton 40s lower, others generally unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10 pound film bags size A mostly 7.00-8.00, baled 5 pound film bags size A mostly 8.00-9.00; 50 pound cartons 40s mostly 11.00-12.00, 50-70s 13.00-14.00, 80s 11.00-13.00, 90s 10.00-12.00. 100s 9.00-11.00, U.S Two 50 pound sacks 10 ounce minimum mostly 6.00-7.00.

FLORIDA 2020 CROP — Shipments (141-126-111) — Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Trading Fairly Active. Prices U.S. One Round Red size A higher, others generally unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A mostly 19.00-23.50, size B mostly 26.00-27.50, Creamers 3/4-1 5/8 inches mostly 30.50-35.75; 50 pound sacks size A mostly 17.50-21.75, size B mostly 24.50-24.75, U.S. Two 50 pound sacks size A mostly 12.75-16.50, size B mostly 16.75-18.75. Yellow Type U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A mostly 32.50, size B mostly 18.50; 50 pound sacks size A mostly 30.75, size B mostly 16.75.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2019 CROP — Shipments (109-107-104) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly 10.00-11.00, baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 11.00-12.00; 50 pound cartons 40s-70s mostly 18.00-19.00, 80s mostly 17.00-18.00, 90s mostly 14.00-15.00, 100s 13.00-14.00.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS TEXAS — Shipments (62-69-69) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

ARIZONA DISTRICT 2020 CROP — Shipments (22-29-27) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (43*-45*-27) — Movement expected to continue seasonal decline. Trading Slow. Prices Unchanged. U.S. 1 size A baled 5 10-pound bags Russet Norkotah 11.50-12.50, baled 10 5 pound bags mostly 12.50-13.50. Supplies in few hands. (* revised)

NEBRASKA 2019 CROP — Shipments (36-31-18) — Movement expected to be about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

KLAMATH BASIN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (22-14*-15) — Movement expected to remain about the same. supplies in too few hands to establish a market. (*revised)

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) 2019 CROP — Shipments (15-12-10) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NORTHERN COLORADO DISTRICT 2019 CROP — Shipments (7-0-0) — Movement expected decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Slow. Prices Unchanged. USOne/CDOne baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 11.00, baled 5 10-pound film bags non-size A mostly 10.00.

Squash

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (20-24-17) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Yellow Crookneck small lower, medium unchanged, others higher. ½ and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini small 14.35-16.85 medium 12.35-14.85, Yellow Straightneck small 16.35-16.85 medium 14.35-14.85; 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck small 14.35-14.85 medium 8.35 8.85. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (10-6-4) — Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

VIRGINIA — Shipments very light. Movement expected to increase as more growers begin harvesting. Current supplies are very light and insufficient to establish market. FIRST REPORT.

Squash, spaghetti

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings — (19-19-12) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons small mostly 12.95, medium mostly 16.95-18.95, large mostly 18.95. Quality generally good.

Squash, yellow straightneck

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings — (23-17-8) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. 4/7 bushel cartons supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Light and sporadic crossings expected to continue through June 6. LAST REPORT

Squash, zucchini

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings — (73-65-40) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices small-medium generally unchanged, other higher. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium mostly 10.95, medium mostly 8.95. Quality variable.

Tomatoes

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings (158-155-152) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading fairly active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 16.95-18.95, 5x5s mostly 14.95; 25 pound cartons loose 4x5 -5x5 size mostly 13.95-14.95, 5x6 size mostly 12.95. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (213-155-141) — Movement expected to remain about the same as most growers finish for the season. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. Mature Greens 85% U.S.One or better 5x6 size 17.95, 6x6 size 17.95, 6x7 size 17.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings — (78-49-83) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layers 4x4-4x5s 16.95-18.95, 5x5s 14.95-16.95, 5x6s mostly 12.95. Quality generally good.

U.S. SHIPPING POINTS — Shipments (30-29*-10) — Greenhouse. No prices reported. (* revised)

FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT AND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-3) — Light harvest has begun and expected to continue for the next 5 days. Expect sufficient number of shippers for first F.O.B. within 7 days.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Crossings — (6-7*-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issue the week of June 14. (*revised)

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Harvest expected to begin the week of May 31. Most shippers expect to be fully underway the week of June 14. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issue the week of June 21.

Tomatoes, cherry

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Crossings — (3-3*-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B report is expected to be issue the week of June 14. (* revised)

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (3-2-1) — Movement expected to remain about the same as most growers finish for the season. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint basket with lids 16.95-17.95. Quality generally good.

Tomatoes, grape

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings— ( 17-15-15) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Available supplies very light. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Flats 12-1 pint containers with lids medium-large supplies 16.95. 20 pound cartons loose medium-large supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (26-18-11) — Movement expected to remain about the same as most growers finish for the season. Trading Active. Prices Higher. including palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids 15.95-16.95. 20 pound cartons loose 29.95-33.95. Quality generally good.

FLORIDA WEST AND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-2-10) — Light harvest has begun and expected to continue for the next 5 days. Expect sufficient volume for first F.O.B. within 7 days.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings — (5-3-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late active. Prices pints higher, cartons slightly higher. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large mostly 9.95-10.95 and 20 lb carton loose medium-large mostly 16.95-17.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Crossings — (#-#-0) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Most shippers expect to be fully underway the week of June 7. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issue the week of June 14. (# less than 50,000 lbs)

Tomatoes, plum

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (267-162-189) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early very active, late active. Prices much higher. 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large and large mostly 16.95, medium 12.95-14.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings — (99-89-105) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices much higher. Roma 25 pound cartons loose extra large mostly 16.95-17.95, large mostly 13.95-14.95, medium 12.95-13.95. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (64-58-45) — Movement expected to remain about the same as most growers finish for the season. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Extra services included. 25 pound cartons loose extra large 17.95, large 17.95, medium 17.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (51-39*-35) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Active. Prices 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large and large mostly 18.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Harvest expected to begin the week of June 7. Most shippers expect to be fully underway the week of June 14. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issue the week of June 21.

Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of May 18

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:34:20 GMT

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market. Protective services are extra unless otherwise stated. Shipments, in 1,000 cwt., are for weeks ending: 1st no. = May 2; 2nd no. = May 9; 3rd no. = May 16. Expected movement is for May 24 to June 6. F.o.b. prices are as of May 18.

Artichokes

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (20-20-19) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 18-36s slightly lower, 12s generally unchanged. Cartons Globe 12s mostly 14.50-14.75, 18s mostly 16.55-16.75, 24s mostly 16.55-16.65, 30s mostly 14.65-14.75, 36s 14.65-14.75; ORGANIC 12s 26.55, 18-24s 22.55, 30s 20.55. Quality variable.

Asparagus

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS 2020 CROP Crossings — (30-20-23) — Expected to remain the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green standard and large mostly 28.75-30.75. Extra services included.

WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY WASHINGTON — Shipments (25-20-17) — Movement expected about the same. Available supplies light. Trading Very Active. Prices 28 pounds pyramid cartons/crates slightly higher, 11 pound cartons/crates generally unchanged. Washington Extra Fancy 28 pounds pyramid cartons/crates bunched large and standard mostly 66.75-68.75; 11 pound cartons/crates bunched large and standard mostly 30.75-32.75. Most present Shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (0-1-2) — expected to increase sharply. Harvest has resumed in Southern region following freeze and expected to get underway in West Central region current week. Expect first FOB Shipping Point Prices later in current week.

PERU IMPORTS — PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports — (U-U-U) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Large and Standard Moderate, others Fairly Slow. Prices Much Lower. From Peru. 11 pound cartons bunched jbo mostly 22.75-23.75, xlge mostly 21.75-23.75, lge 23.75-25.75, std mostly 22.75-24.75, sml supply in too few hands to establish a market. (U = unavailable)

Broccoli

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (126-124-122) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Crown Cut fairly active, bunched moderate. Prices Crown Cut higher, bunched slightly higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 7.35-8.65, 18s mostly 7.85-9.15; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 8.15-9.65, Short Trim mostly 9.15-10.65. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s mostly 12.50-12.85; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 14.50-14.85. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (79-59*-66) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Slightly Higher. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim 10.35-12.50. Quality variable. (* revised)

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (56-69-53) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 8.00-9.00, 18s mostly 8.50-9.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 9.00-10.00. Quality generally good.

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (1-12-7) — Volume expected to remain about the same. No F.O.B. issued. Insufficient number of shippers to establish market. No F.O.B. issued.

Carrots

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (179-161-173) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. 48 1-lb film bags medium-large mostly 15.30-15.40; 50 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 13.30-16.85; 25 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 6.65-8.85; cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.20-18.85. ORGANIC 48 1-lb film bags and 24 2-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-26.35, 10 5-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-20.70. Cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.20, cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.20, cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings — (57-52*-57) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Higher. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo 12.00-13.00. Quality variable. (*revised)

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (23-19-23) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Sacks 48-1 lb film bags, 24-2 lb film bags, and 10 5-lb film bags medium-large $15.00-16.00; 50 pound sacks loose jumbo $14.00-15.00. Extra services not included. Quality generally good.

Cauliflower

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (102-105-100) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 9.50-10.85, 9s mostly 8.50-9.75, 16s mostly 8.35-9.75; ORGANIC 12s mostly 14.50-16.55, 9s and 16s mostly 13.50-16.50. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (54-50-41) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 11.00-12.00. Quality generally good.

Celery

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (270-254-256) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 10.65-11.95, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 11.55-12.50, 3 dozen mostly 11.65-12.50; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 14.65- 15.65. ORGANIC cartons 2-2 ½ dozen mostly 25.55-25.56; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 22.55-25.56. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (45-63-62) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 2 dozen slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons 2-3 dozen mostly 9.85-11.85. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Harvest expected to begin the week of May 31. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by June 5.

Corn, sweet

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (336-396-346) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Very Active. Prices Higher. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wire bound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dozen 14.95, White 14.95, Bi-Color 14.95 Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA — Shipments (99-207-161) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Active. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons/crates 4 dozen minimum White mostly 13.95-15.95, Yellow and Bi-color mostly 14.95-15.95. Quality generally good.

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-0-51) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Wirebound crates 4-dozen Yellow, White and Bi-Color 12.95-14.95. Quality generally good.

Cucumbers

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (230-187-171) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices 36s much higher, others higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 8.95-10.95, fair quality 6.95-7.95, ordinary quality mostly 3.95-4.95; small mostly 4.95-5.95, large mostly 6.95. Cartons 24s 3.95-4.95, 36s mostly 6.95-7.95. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (151-119*-95) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Prices Higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 8.95-10.95, fair quality 6.95-9.95; large 6.95-8.95. Quality variable. Most present — Shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. (* revised)

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (53-55-37) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Pickles Very Active. Prices Pickles 200- 300s Higher, 150-200s Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 16.90, 200 -300s mostly 20.90-21.90. WAXED supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (16-18*-20) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B report is expected to be issue the week of May 24. (* revised)

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-2-10) — Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin to harvest. Prices Unchanged. Waxed 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates medium 14.35-16.85 fair quality 8.35-10.85, cartons 24s 5.35-6.85. Quality generally good.

Lettuce, iceberg

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (451-433-456) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices much higher. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 12.85-13.75, filmwrapped mostly 13.85-14.75; 30s filmwrapped mostly 9.65-11.45; ORGANICS 24s filmwrapped mostly 16.00-16.50, 12s filmwrapped mostly 8.00-10.55. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (73-78-74) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s film lined 8.85-11.65, filmwrapped 10.85-12.65. Quality generally good.

Lettuce, romaine

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (370-365-373) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 24s higher, Hearts slightly higher. Cartons 24s mostly 7.65-8.75; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 10.65-11.75, Hearts film lined 48s mostly 11.65-12.75. ORGANIC cartons 24s mostly 18.00-20.55; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 14.50-16.75. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (44-63-60) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Hearts higher, 24s generally unchanged. Cartons 24s 8.85-9.50; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages 10.85-13.50. Quality generally good.

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (7-5-3) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter — Shipments expected to continue through May 30. LAST REPORT

Onions, dry

U.S. — Shipments (1,122*-1,178*-1,141) — The top shipping areas for the week, in order, were California, Texas, Columbia Basin Washington, Georgia, and Mexico crossings. (* revised)

IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (149-269*-282) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Yellow Grano Type 50-pound sacks super colossal 9.00-10.00, colossal 8.00, jumbo 7.00-8.00, medium mostly 9.00; White 50-pound sacks jumbo mostly 12.00 medium 10.00-11.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo 6.00-7.00, medium mostly 6.00. (* revised)

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS 2020 CROP — Shipments (280-280*-239) — Movement is expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Whites higher, others generally unchanged. Yellow Grano-Type Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo 16.00-18.00, Yellow Grano - Type 50-pound sacks colossal mostly 10.00, jumbo mostly 9.00, medium 10.00-12.00, White 50-pound sacks jumbo 14.00 -16.00, medium 12.00-14.00, Red 25-pound sacks jumbo mostly 8.00, medium mostly 8.00. (* revised)

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON — Shipments (260-204-176, Includes exports 25-29-31) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

VIDALIA DISTRICT GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (171-159-162) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Yellow Granex - Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo mostly 20.00-22.00; Organic 40-pound cartons jumbo 27.00-30.00.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS 2020 CROP — Crossings (95-84-140) — Movement is expected to be about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-29-49) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS — Shipments (3-31-41) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY OREGON — Shipments (133-86-38, Includes exports 5-4-2) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2019 CROP — Shipments (9-8-10) — Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Too few open market sales to establish a market.

Peppers, bell

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Shipments (59-80-97) — Movement of Green expected about the same, Red expected to increase seasonally. Trading active at slightly lower prices. Prices Slightly Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo and extra large mostly 24.95- 26.95, large 22.95-24.95; irregular size fair quality Green mostly 16.95, Red mostly 24.95. 1/2 bushel cartons Red extra large and large mostly 18.95-20.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (105-89*-79) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Active. Prices slightly higher. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red and Yellow jumbo and extra large 16.95-18.95, large 14.95-16.95; Orange jumbo and extra large 18.95-20.95, large 17.95-19.95. Red 1 1/9 bushel carton irregular size fair quality 17.95-20.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (125-118*-67, Field Grown 102-95-52, Greenhouse 23-23*-15) — Movement of Red expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading Active. Prices Red slightly higher, irregular size much higher. Red 15 pound extra large mostly 18.95-20.95, large mostly 18.95. Red 1 1/9 bushel cartons irregular size mostly 20.95-22.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-0-29) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo 22.35-24.85 extra large 22.35-24.85 fair quality 16.35-18.85. FIRST REPORT.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (63-68-25) — Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market.

Potatoes

U.S. — Shipments (1,556*-1,591*-1,715) — The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho, San Luis Valley Colorado, Columbia Basin Washington, Florida and Wisconsin. (* revised)

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO 2019 CROP — Shipments (606-717-718, Includes exports 3-7-9) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Carton 40-70s active, others moderate. Prices bales higher, carton 90-100s lower, others generally unchanged. Russet Burbanks U.S. One baled 5-pound film bags non size A mostly 6.50-7.00; 50-pound sacks 40-70s mostly 12.00, 80s mostly 10.00, 90s 8.00-9.00, 100s mostly 7.00-7.50; U.S. Two 6 ounce minimum 4.00-5.00, 10 ounce minimum mostly 7.00-8.00; Russet

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO 2019 CROP — Shipments (208-191*-226, Includes exports 10-14*-15) — Movement expected to be about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices USONE baled 10 5 -pound and 5 10-pound lower, others unchanged. U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 9.00-10.00, baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A mostly 10.00; 50 lb cartons 40-70s 15.00-16.00, 80s 14.00-15.00, 90-100s 12.00-14.00. (*revised)

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2019 CROP — Shipments (141-141-159, Includes exports 32-34-37) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading carton 40-70s active, others moderate. Prices carton 40-70s higher, bales and U.S. twos lower, others generally unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10 pound film bags size A mostly 7.00-8.00, baled 5 pound film bags size A mostly 8.00-9.00; 50 pound cartons 40s mostly 12.00, 50-70s mostly 12.00-14.00, 80s mostly 10.00-11.00, 90- 100s mostly 9.00-10.00, U.S Two 50 pound sacks 10 ounce minimum mostly 6.00-7.00.

FLORIDA 2020 CROP — Shipments (197-168-141) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A mostly 19.00-22.50, size B mostly 26.00-27.50, Creamers 3/4-1 5/8 inches mostly 30.50-35.75; 50 pound sacks size A mostly 17.50-20.75, size B mostly 24.50-24.75, U.S. Two 50 pound sacks size A mostly 12.75- 16.50, size B mostly 16.75-18.75. Round White U.S. One 50 pound cartons size B mostly 18.50-20.00, Creamers 3/4-1 5/8 inches mostly 35.75-40.75; 50 pound sacks size A mostly 25.75-30.75, size B mostly 16.75-18.50. Yellow Type U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A mostly 32.50, size B mostly 18.50; 50 pound sacks size A mostly 30.75, size B mostly 16.75

CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2019 CROP — Shipments (96-93-109) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly 10.00-11.00, baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 11.00-12.00; 50 pound cartons 40s-70s mostly 18.00-19.00, 80s mostly 17.00-18.00, 90s mostly 14.00-15.00, 100s 13.00-14.00.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS TEXAS — Shipments (53-54-62) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (49-39-36) — Movement expected to continue seasonal decline. Trading Slow. Prices Unchanged. U.S. 1 size A baled 5 10-pound bags Russet Norkotah 11.50-12.50, baled 10 5-pound bags mostly 12.50-13.50. Supplies in few hands.

NEBRASKA 2019 CROP — Shipments (0-0-36) — Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NORTHERN COLORADO DISTRICT 2019 CROP — Shipments (23-30-31) — Movement expected decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

KLAMATH BASIN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (22-18-20) — Movement expected to remain about the same. supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) 2019 CROP — Shipments (35-19-15) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS — Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Unchanged. USOne/CDOne baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 11.00, baled 5 10-pound film bags non-size A mostly 10.00.

Squash, yellow straightneck

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (44-30-23) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 4/7 bushel cartons small 8.95-10.95, small-medium mostly 10.95, medium mostly 6.95. Quality variable.

Squash, zucchini

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (136-116-73) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 8.95-10.95, medium mostly 6.95-7.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 3.00-4.95. Quality variable.

Sweet potatoes

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (101*-103*-92) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 15.50-17.00, U.S. No. 1 Petite 12.00-13.00, U.S. No. 2 8.00-10.00, No Grade Marks jumbo 10.00-12.00. (* revised)

MISSISSIPPI 2019 CROP — Shipments (27-23-25) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One mostly 21.00 U.S. Number Two mostly 14.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 14.00-15.00. Quality generally good.

ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP — Shipments (16-15-16) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies are getting light. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Type U.S. Number One mostly 32.00-36.00 No Grade Marks medium mostly 18.00-20.00 jumbo 20.00-22.00; White Types U.S. Number One 34.00-36.00 No Grade Marks medium 20.00-22.00 jumbo 18.00-22.00; Japanese Types U.S. Number One mostly 35.00-38.00. Organic 40 pound cartons supplies in too few hands to quote. Quality generally good.

LOUISIANA 2019 CROP — Shipments (8-9-7) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons U.S. Number One 22.00-24.00 U.S. Number Two 14.00-16.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 14.00-16.00. Quality generally good.

Tomatoes

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (219-196-213) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices 6X7 size Lower, Others Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. Mature Greens 85% U.S.One or better 5x6 size 27.95, 6x6 size 27.95, 6x7 size 19.95-23.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (169-166*-154) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices 4x4-4x5s much lower from market high on Friday, May 15, others slightly lower. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 14.95-16.95, 5x5s mostly 12.95-13.95; 25 pound cartons loose 4x5 size mostly 14.95, 5x5 size mostly 12.95-14.95. Quality generally good. Most present — Shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (73-120-78) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices much lower. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layers 4x4-4x5s mostly 16.95-18.95, 5x5s mostly 10.95-12.95, 5x6s mostly 10.95. Quality generally good.

U.S. SHIPPING POINTS — Shipments (30*-29*-5) — Greenhouse. No prices reported. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (3-3*-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issue the week of May 24. (* revised)

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Harvest expected to begin the week of May 31, as most shippers expect to be fully underway the week of June 7. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issue the week of June 14. FIRST REPORT

FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT AND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT — Light harvest expected to start within 20 days. Expect sufficient number of shippers for first F.O.B. within 25 days.

Tomatoes, cherry

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (3-3-3) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint basket with lids mostly 7.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (2-3*-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B report is expected to be issue the week of May 24. (* revised)

Tomatoes, grape

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (23-26-26) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. including palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids 8.95. 20 pound cartons loose 15.95. Organic flats 12 1-pint containers with lids Insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (25-20-17) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Prices much higher. Flats 12-1 pint containers with lids medium-large supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. 20 pound cartons loose medium-large 22.95-24.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (8-6*-5) — Movement expected about the same. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large and 20 lb carton loose medium-large supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (#-#-0) — Movement expected to increase as most shippers begin the week of May 24. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issue the week of May 31. FIRST REPORT (# less than 50,000 lbs)

Tomatoes, plum

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (258-317*-267) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices medium generally unchanged, other slightly lower. 25 pound cartons loose Roma (supplies heavy) extra large and large mostly 8.30, medium 8.30. Quality generally good. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (91-104-91) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late fairly active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Roma 25 pound cartons loose extra large mostly 8.95-9.95, large mostly 8.30-8.95, medium 8.30- 8.95. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (63-67-64) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Extra services included. 25 pound cartons loose extra large 11.95-13.95, large 11.95, medium 9.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (20-31*-32) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B report is expected to be issue the week of May 17. (* revised)

FDA seeks source of Fresh Express salad ingredients in recalls

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:37:07 GMT

(UPDATED/CORRECTED) Cyclospora infections linked to Fresh Express garden salads continue to rise and now include Walmart private-label bagged salads, including salad served at a North Dakota restaurant.

From June 23 to the latest update on June 26, 84 more lab-confirmed cases were reported, bringing the total to 206 in eight states.

The Food and Drug Administration reported the salads were processed at the Fresh Express facility in Streamwood, Ill. Those products have a product code beginning with a “Z.” According to the FDA, Fresh Express on June 25 recalled Walmart Marketside branded salads from the plant.

“FDA has begun an inspection at the Fresh Express production facility in Streamwood, Ill., and has concerns that other products made with iceberg lettuce , red cabbage , or carrots may have the potential to be contaminated with cyclospora,” according to the FDA’s June 26 notice. “FDA has discussed these concerns with Fresh Express and the firm has agreed to recall the products of concern.”

Fresh Express reported June 27 it had recalled all products containing the three ingredients that had been processed at the Illinois plant, adding 33 Fresh Express brand salads,15 Giant Eagle salads and two Shoprite organic salads under the Wholesome Pantry label. As of June 29, there were 91 recalled salads.

The full list of recalled salads are on the FDA’s recall and market withdrawals page .

On June 28, Fresh Express recalled 12 salads in Canada . According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, there have been no cases of cyclospora infections related to the salads detected in Canada.

The first salads that were recalled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are:

Walmart’s Marketside brand Classic Iceberg Salad, 12- and 24-ounce bags with use-by dates of May 1-June 29, sold in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin;
Aldi Little Salad Bar Garden Salad, 12-ounce, all use-by dates, sold in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin;
Hy-Vee Garden Salad, 12-ounce bags, all use-by dates, sold in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin; and;
Jewel-Osco Signature Farms brand Garden Salad, 12-ounce bags, use-by dates from May 15-July 4, sold in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.
The restaurant was not identified by the CDC.

On June 27, Hy-Vee expanded its recall to include 12 more salads from Fresh Express that contain ingredients included in the garden salad recall. Those include Hy-Vee brand Southwest Chopped Salad Kit, Veggie Deluxe Salad and American Blend Salad.

According to the CDC, salads sold through the four retailers do not explain the scope of the outbreak, and it is working to see if other recently reported cases of Cyclospora infections are related to this outbreak, and if other store’s private-label salads are involved.

More cases are expected; it takes an average of four to six weeks from when people are ill to when it is entered into the national system, according to the CDC.

Illnesses in the outbreak have been reported in:

Illinois (57)
Iowa (74)
Kansas (1)
Minnesota (25)
Missouri (10)
Nebraska (20)
North Dakota (6) and
Wisconsin (13).

Notice on correction: The story incorrectly reported the time span between when the illness occurs and when it is entered into a national database as the time it takes for a person to be ill after eating tainted food. According to the CDC, illness can occur from as little as two days to up to more than two weeks.

Related stories:

Cyclospora cases in salad recalls rising rapidly

Midwest cyclospora outbreak linked to store-brand garden salads

Fresh Express cyclospora panel releases preliminary report

USDA adds standards for more colors of carrots

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:39:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is revising standards for grades of carrots to include more colors of carrots covered by the standards.

The standards for grades of topped carrots, bunched carrots and carrots with short-trimmed tops are included in the changes, according to a news release. The revision adds more U.S. No. 1 grades, with white, purple and yellow carrots to current standards for orange, orange red and orange scarlet.

The Agricultural Marketing Service is also removing an unclassified section, according to the release.

The final notice on the proposed change was issued June 24.

Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of July 6

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:34:20 GMT

What the numbers mean

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market. Protective services are extra unless otherwise stated. Shipments, in 1,000 cwt., are for weeks ending: 1st no. = June 20; 2nd no. = June 27; 3rd no. = July 4. Expected movement is for July 5-18. F.o.b. prices are as of July 6.

Artichokes

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (17-18-17) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices 30s lower, 24s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons Globe 12s 10.75-12.75, 18s 10.50-12.75, 24s mostly 9.55-10.65, 30s mostly 7.50-9.05, 36s mostly 8.75-10.65; ORGANIC 12s 18.55, 18-30s 24.55. Quality variable.

Asparagus

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS 2020 CROP — Crossings (29-40*-37) — Expected to remain about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green standard and large 21.75-24.75, standard 21.75-24.75. Extra services included. Many sales being booked at previously committed prices. (* revised)

PERU IMPORTS — PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA — Imports (21-27*-27) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Much Lower. From Peru. 11 pound cartons bunched jbo mostly 23.75-25.75, exlge mostly 24.75-26.75, lge mostly 24.75-25.75, std mostly 23.75-25.75, sml 18.00-19.00. Few new sales. Quality generally good. (* revised)

Broccoli

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (83-97-96) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 13.45-15.35, 18s mostly 13.95-15.85; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 15.65-16.85, Short Trim mostly 16.35-18.65. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s 24.50-28.55; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 28.50-30.55. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (104-110*-95) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim mostly 12.00-13.00. Quality variable. (* revised)

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (19-24-20) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons bunched 14s 10.00-13.85, 18s 13.50-14.35; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 13.00-15.35, Short Trim mostly 14.00-17.85. Quality generally good.

Carrots

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (216-221-173) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 48 1-lb film bags medium-large mostly 15.40-15.85; 50 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 15.00-18.40; 25 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 7.50-9.20; cartons 30 -lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.20-18.85. ORGANIC 48 1-lb film bags and 24 2-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-26.35, 10 5-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-26.35. Cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50, cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50, cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (53-49*-48) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 11.00-12.00. Quality variable. (* revised)

Cauliflower

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (85-86-89) — Movement expected about the same. Trading 12s moderate, others fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 8.45-10.65, 9s mostly 8.45-9.65, 16s mostly 7.50-9.45; ORGANIC 9-16s 19.50-24.55. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (33-35-43) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices much lower. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 7.00-8.00. Quality generally good.

Celery

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (204-233-211) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late fairly active. Prices 2-2 1/2 dozen higher, others slightly higher. Cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 18.35-19.65, 3 dozen mostly 18.35-19.55; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 20.45-21.65. ORGANIC cartons 2 dozen mostly 18.00-18.56, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 16.50-18.56; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 16.50-20.56. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (60-53-69) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices 2 dozen much lower, 2 1/2 dozen lower, 3 dozen slightly lower. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 12.00-14.85, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 14.00-16.65, 3 dozen mostly 14.00-16.50. Quality generally good.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (0-0-#) — Movement expected to increase. Initial light harvest of hearts underway. Season delayed by hot weather and early May freezes. FIRST REPORT. (# less than 50,000 lbs)

Corn, sweet

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (73-163-224) — Movement expected to decrease as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Wirebound crates 4-dozen Yellow, White and Bi-Color 22.95-24.95. Quality generally good.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Shipments (89-182-163) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late slow. Prices much lower. Cartons/crates 4 dozen minimum White mostly 18.95-20.95, Bi-Color 24.95-26.95. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Shipments (20-10-2) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading Very Slow. Cartons/crates supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter Shipments expected to continue through July 11. LAST REPORT.

EASTERN VIRGINIA — Harvesting is expected to begin on approximately July 10.

Cucumbers

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (68-81*-94) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 12.95-14.95, fair quality 9.95-10.95; large mostly 10.95-11.95. Quality variable. Most present — Shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. (* revised)

MICHIGAN — Shipments (0-5-29) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 14.85-16.85, fr qual 6.00-8.85, cartons 24s 6.00-7.00. Quality good. Supplies light.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (55*-52*-23) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Available supplies light. Trading large and 36s active, others active at slightly lower prices. Prices large and 36s generally unchanged, others slightly lower. GREENHOUSE 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 18.95-20.95, fair quality mostly 16.95, ordinary quality mostly 8.95-9.95, large mostly 16.95. Cartons 24s mostly 6.95-8.95, 36s mostly 10.95; ORGANIC GREENHOUSE cartons 36s 10.95-12.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (53-84-23) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Waxed 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates medium mostly 12.35-12.85 fair quality 6.35-7.85, cartons 24s 3.35-5.85. Quality generally good.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (28-27-5) — Movement expected to continue decreasing as most shippers are finished for the season. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. LAST REPORT.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-0-1) — Movement expected to increase as more producers begin to harvest. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued.

Lettuce, iceberg

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (451-427-398) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices 24s slightly higher, 30s lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 16.65-18.45, filmwrapped mostly 17.65-19.45; 30s filmwrapped mostly 13.00-14.75; ORGANIC 24s filmwrapped mostly 16.00-16.50, 12s filmwrapped mostly 8.55-10.50. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (74-53-71) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 12.85-14.00, filmwrapped mostly 13.85-15.00. Quality variable.

Lettuce, romaine

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (370-324-301) — Movement expected about the same. Supply of Hearts fairly light. Trading 24s fairly slow, Hearts moderate. Prices 24s much lower, Hearts slightly lower. Cartons 24s mostly 16.50-19.65; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 26.45-28.65, Hearts film lined 48s mostly 27.45-29.45. ORGANIC cartons 24s mostly 20.50-24.55; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 24.50-28.55. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (56-53-49) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices lower. Cartons 24s mostly 18.85-20.50; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable.

Onions, dry

U.S. — Shipments (946-924*-895) — The top shipping areas for the week, in order, were New Mexico, California, Mexico, Georgia and Columbia Basin Washington. (* revised)

SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO 2020 CROP — Shipments (368-452-415) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Yellow colossal, jumbo, White medium and Reds higher, others generally unchanged. Yellow Grano 50-pound sacks super colossal mostly 14.00, colossal 13.00-14.00, jumbo 12.00-14.00, medium mostly 13.00-14.00; White 50-pound sacks jumbo 12.00-14.00, medium mostly 12.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo mostly 10.00-11.00, medium mostly 10.00-11.00.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (150-174-220) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Unchanged. Yellow Hybrid - 50 pound sacks Super Colossal 10.00-12.00, Colossal mostly 11.00-12.00, Jumbo 10.00-12.00, Medium mostly 12.00-13.00; White - 50 pound sacks Jumbo mostly 13.00, Medium 10.00-12.00; Red Globe Type 25 - pound sacks Jumbo 9.00-10.00, Medium 9.00-10.00.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS 2020 CROP — Crossings (152-153*-109) — Movement is expected to be about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. (* revised)

VIDALIA DISTRICT GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (102-88-88) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Yellow Granex - Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo mostly 24.00-26.00; Organic 40-pound cartons jumbo 30.00-31.00.

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-0-22) — Movement expected to remain about the same while over wintered onions are being harvested. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Currently in over wintered onions, transplant onions are expected to start in a couple of weeks. FIRST REPORT.

WALLA WALLA DISTRICT WASHINGTON 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-15-17, Includes exports 0-2-3) — Movement expected to increase as shippers receive onions. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Walla Walla sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo 22.00, medium 20.00.

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON — Shipments (45-23-11, Includes exports 7-2-0) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS — Shipments (15-11-6) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

Peppers, bell

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (80-74*-87) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large 18.00-20.00, large 16.95-17.95; Yellow jumbo and extra large 19.95-20.95, large 18.95-19.95; Orange jumbo and extra large mostly 20.95-21.95, large 19.95-20.95. Red 1 1/9 bushel carton irregular size fair quality 22.95-25.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Shipments (56-87-87) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Very Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green extra large mostly 26.95-28.95, large mostly 24.95-26.95, irregular size fair quality mostly 18.95, Place Pack extra large-large 26.95-30.95; ORGANIC extra large and large mostly 45.00-50.00, irregular size fair quality mostly 35.00-40.00. Quality generally good. Harvest of Red expected to begin the week of July 5.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-1-20) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Fairly Active. Prices 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo 30.00; extra large 30.00-32.00, fair quality 24.00-28.00.

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (53-36-11) — Movement expected to decrease as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo and extra large mostly 26.35-26.85 fair quality 20.35-22.85 large 24.35-24.85 and Turning Red extra large-large mostly 20.35-24.85. Quality generally good. LAST REPORT.

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Shipments (27-15-6) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as mostly shippers are finished for the season. Trading Very Active. 1/2 bushel cartons Red supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter Shipments expected to continue through July 18. LAST REPORT

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-0-1) — Movement expected to increase as more producers begin to harvest. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. FIRST REPORT.

Potatoes

U.S. — Shipments (1,678*-1,677*-1,477) — The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho, San Luis Valley Colorado, Columbia Basin Washington, California and Wisconsin. (* revised)

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO 2019 CROP — Shipments (735-717-575, Includes exports 15-17-12) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Russet Burbanks U.S. One baled 5-pound film bags non size A 7.50-8.50; 50-pound sacks 40-70s mostly 14.00-15.00, 80s mostly 11.00-12.00, 90s mostly 9.00-10.00, 100s mostly 9.00; U.S. Two 6 ounce minimum mostly 5.00, 10 ounce minimum mostly 9.00.

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO 2019 CROP — Shipments (238-197-212, Includes exports 22-26-18) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 9.00-9.50, baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 10.00-10.50; 50 lb cartons 40-70s 15.00-16.00, 80s 14.00-15.00, 90-100s 13.00-14.00.

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2019 CROP — Shipments (159-167-141, Includes exports 35-35-29) —Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10 pound film bags size A 7.00-9.00, baled 5 pound film bags size A mostly 8.00-10.00; 50 pound cartons 40s mostly 13.00-14.00, 50s mostly 17.00-18.00, 60-70s 17.00-18.00, 80s mostly 12.00-14.00, 90s mostly 11.00-13.00. 100s 10.00-12.00, U.S Two 50 pound sacks 10 ounce minimum 7.00-9.00.

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (168-156*-136) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50-pound cartons size A 20.00, Size B 22.00; Yellow 50-pound cartons size A mostly 22.00, size B 16.00-18.00 (* revised)

CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2019 CROP — Shipments (83-75-81) — Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly 10.00-11.00, baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 11.00-12.00; 50 pound cartons 40s-70s mostly 18.00-19.00, 80s mostly 17.00-18.00, 90s mostly 14.00-15.00, 100s 13.00-14.00.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS TEXAS 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-23-67) — Movement expected to increase as more shippers start to harvest new potatoes. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. FIRST REPORT.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS TEXAS — Shipments (57-66-60) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (21-60-46) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Round Red and Yellow Type slightly lower, Round White generally unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50 pound sacks size A 20.75-22.75, size B 20.00-24.75, tote bags approximately 2000 pounds per hundredweight size A 40.00-44.50, size B 48.50; Round White U.S. One 50 pound sacks size A 14.75, size B 14.75-16.75, tote bag approximately 2000 pounds per hundredweight size A 28.50; Yellow Type U.S. One 50 pound sacks size A 26.75, size B 14.00-16.75, tote bags approximately 2000 pounds per hundredweight size A 52.00-52.50.

NEBRASKA 2019 CROP — Shipments (33-38-44) — Movement expected to be about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

EASTERN SHORE VIRGINIA — Shipments (0-22-42) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 50 lb sacks Round White US One size A 14.75, chef 17.75-18.75; 50 lb sacks Round Red US One size A 20.75-21.75, size B 24.75; 50 lb sacks Yellow Type US One Size A 26.75.

ARIZONA DISTRICT 2020 CROP — Shipments (23-24-20) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MISSOURI 2020 CROP — Shipments (36-32-17) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) 2019 CROP — Shipments (13-12-12) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

KLAMATH BASIN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (11-7-9) — Movement expected to remain about the same. supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

Squash

MICHIGAN — Shipments (0-10-21) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Zucchini medium slow, others moderate. Prices Lower. One-half bushel cartons Zucchini small 8.00-8.85, medium 5.00-6.85, Yellow Straightneck small 12.00-12.85, medium 10.00-10.85. Supply of Yellow light. Quality good.

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (18-10-8) — Movement expected to decrease as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 8.35-8.85 medium mostly 6.35-6.85, Yellow Straightneck small 12.35-12.85 medium 10.35-10.85; 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck small 20.35-20.85 medium 18.35-18.85. Quality generally good.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-1-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini small 7.00-10.00, medium 5.00-8.00; Yellow Straightneck small 10.00-12.35, medium 8.00-10.35.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (1-1-1) — Movement expected to decrease as most shippers are finished for the season. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. LAST REPORT.

VIRGINIA — Shipments light. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. ½ bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 6.00-8.00, medium mostly 4.00-6.00; Yellow Straightneck small mostly 12.00, medium mostly 10.00.

Squash, yellow crookneck

LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 2020 CROP — Shipments (1-1-1) — Movement expected to increase Trading Active. Prices Lower. SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml 19.00-25.00 mostly 19.00, med 17.00-20.00 mostly 17.00.

Squash, zucchini

LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 2020 CROP — Shipments (1-2-1) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Active. Prices Lower. SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 9.00 few much higher, med 7.00 few much higher.

Sweet potatoes

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (86-89*-71) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 15.50-17.00, U.S. No. 1 Petite 12.00-13.00, U.S. No. 2 8.00-10.00, No Grade Marks jumbo 10.00-12.00. (* revised)

MISSISSIPPI 2019 CROP — Shipments (23-23-22) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One mostly 21.00-22.00 U.S. Number Two 12.00-14.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 12.00-14.00. Quality generally good.

ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP — Shipments (10-9-8) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies are getting very light. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Type U.S. Number One 32.00-36.00 No Grade Marks medium mostly 18.00-20.00 jumbo 20.00-24.00; White Types U.S. Number One 35.00-36.00 No Grade Marks medium 20.00-22.00 jumbo 20.00-
22.00; Japanese Types U.S. Number One 34.00-38.00 No Grade Marks medium 30.00-34.00. Quality generally good.

LOUISIANA 2019 CROP — Shipments (5-6-7) — Movement expected to decrease. Some shippers are finished for the season. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons U.S. Number One 22.00-25.00 U.S. Number Two 14.00-16.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 14.00-16.00. Quality generally good.

Tomatoes

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (47*-147-150) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading active at slightly lower prices. Prices Slightly Lower. 25 pound cartons loose Mature Greens extra large 7.95-9.95, large and medium mostly 9.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (147-145*-127) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices 4x4-4x5s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 12.95-13.95, 5x5s mostly 10.95-11.95; 25 pound cartons loose 4x5-5x5 size mostly 10.95-12.95, 5x6 size mostly 9.95-11.95. Quality generally good. Most present — Shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments. (* revised)

FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT AND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT — Shipments (122-82-63) — Movement expected to remain about the same as some growers finish for the season. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Extra service included. Mature Greens. 85% U.S. One or Better. 25 pound carton loose. 5x6 size 15.95,, 6x6 size 15.95, 6x7 size mostly 15.95. Quality generally good.

U.S. SHIPPING POINTS — Shipments (29*-29*-10) — Greenhouse. No prices reported. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Crossings — (25-31*-7) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Lower. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layers 4x4-4x5s mostly 12.95, 5x5-5x6s mostly 10.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

EASTERN SHORE VIRGINIA — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase. Current supplies insufficient to establish market.

ALABAMA — Shipments — Light harvest expected to start within 10 days. Expect significant number of growers for first F.O.B. within 14 days.

EASTERN TENNESSEE VIRGINIA EASTERN SHORE — Shipments — Light harvest expected to start within 7 days. Expect significant number of growers for first F.O.B. within 10 days.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Light movement expected to begin over the next 7-10 days. Currently, no F.O.B.s being issued. FIRST REPORT.

Tomatoes, cherry

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (5-9*-1) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading active at slightly lower prices. Prices Slightly Lower. GREENHOUSE flats 12 1-pint baskets medium-large 10.95-12.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

EASTERN SHORE VIRGINIA — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase. Current supplies insufficient to establish market.

Tomatoes, grape

FLORIDA WEST AND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT — Shipments (30-24-11) — Movement expected to remain about the same as many growers finish for the season. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Including palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1- pint containers with lids 15.95-17.95; 20 pound cartons loose mostly 32.95-33.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (13-15*-11) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large mostly 9.95-11.95. 20 pound carton loose mediumlarge mostly 15.95-16.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (4-7*-5) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large mostly 10.95. 20 pound cartons loose medium-large mostly 20.95-22.95; ORGANIC GREENHOUSE flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large 12.95-14.00, 20 pound cartons loose medium-large 28.95-
30.00. Quality generally good. (* revised)

EASTERN SHORE VIRGINIA — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active for light supplies. Prices from industry sources flats 12 1-pint containers with lids 15.95-17.95; 20 lb cartons loose 33.95. Supplies in very few hands.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Light movement expect to begin over the next 7-10 days. Currently, no F.O.B. is being reported. FIRST REPORT.

Tomatoes, plum

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (157-167*-168) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Roma 25 pound cartons loose extra large mostly 9.95-10.95, large 8.95-9.95, medium 8.30-9.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (71-69*-29) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices medium lower, others slightly lower. 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large 12.95-14.95, large mostly 10.95-12.95, medium 8.95-10.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (8-20-25) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Active. Prices Slightly Higher. 25 pounds cartons loose Roma extra large 11.95-12.95, large 10.95-11.95, medium 9.95-10.95. Quality generally good.

FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT AND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT — Shipments (6-9-2) — Movement expected to decrease as growers finish for the season. Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

EASTERN TENNESSEE VIRGINIA EASTERN SHORE — Shipments — Light harvest expected to start within 7 days. Expect significant number of growers for first F.O.B. within 10 days.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Light movement expect to begin over the next 7-10 days. Currently, no F.O.B. is being reported. FIRST REPORT.