Celery

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Expands Sales Team

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:10:41 GMT

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, an Oviedo, Fla.-based grower and processor of fresh vegetables and citrus, welcomed Samantha Duda as its east regional manager on Aug. 7. She is a fifth-generation member of the Duda family who grew up in California’s Salinas Valley, immersed in the produce business.

Most recently, Duda served as produce senior strategy manager at HelloFresh, where she led a team of strategy managers and oversaw procurement, according to Duda Farms. Prior to that, she gained experience at Charlie’s Produce in Seattle working in both sales and purchasing roles.

“Samantha brings a strong combination of strategic insight, hands-on industry experience, and a deep understanding of the fresh produce supply chain,” says Alan Ediger, vice president of sales at Duda Farm Fresh Foods. “Her leadership in procurement and sales, along with her ability to build strong customer relationships, will be a tremendous asset as she leads our fresh cut sales efforts across the Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada.”

“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter with Duda Farm Fresh Foods,” Duda says. “It’s an incredible opportunity to put my experience and passion for produce to work in a company that’s been part of my life since the beginning.”

Duda Farm Fresh Foods recalls celery sticks

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:53:11 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration says Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. issued a voluntary precautionary advisory of a single production lot of washed and ready-to-eat Marketside celery sticks.

The company issued the advisory for 1,587 cases of the product due to the possibility of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Georgia Department of Agriculture testing yielded a positive test result at a Georgia store location, according to the announcement.

The FDA said the product is no longer in stores, but consumers may have frozen the item for later use. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product, the FDA reported.

Specific products involved are four-count 4-inch/1.6-ounce bundle packs of Marketside celery sticks sold at Walmart stores and are identified by having a UPC code 681131161510 on back of bag, with best-if-used-by date March 3, 2025 and lot code P047650 on the front of the bag.

This FDA said this voluntary advisory does not apply to any other Marketside or Duda Farm Fresh Foods-produced products.

National Celery Month sweepstakes spotlights Dandy celery

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:07:14 GMT

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has kicked off its seventh annual National Celery Month consumer sweepstakes , placing a focus on Dandy proprietary celery varietals.

Throughout March, Duda Farm Fresh Foods says it will educate shoppers on the unique benefits of Dandy celery, inspire creative usage and provide 35 exciting opportunities for participants to win a prize pack.

“This year we are honing our National Celery Month messaging to focus on our brand’s celery expertise growing a crunchier and sweeter variety,” Nichole Towell, senior director of marketing and packaging procurement for Duda Farm Fresh Foods, said in a news release. “Not to mention that spring is ideal for transitioning to fresher, lighter recipes and snacking options, which will complement the promotion well.”

Now through March 31, shoppers can enter the National Celery Month sweepstakes for a chance to win kitchen-inspired, three-tiered prize packs that include a high-end, all-inclusive knife block, a cutting board, spoon and turner set, gift cards to a well-known grocery ordering and delivery services and free Dandy celery, the release said.

“Not only are we offering consumers a chance to win some great prizes, but we are using our platforms and brand to increase consumption of celery during the celebratory month of March,” Towell said. “We are coming off of peak season with the holidays and football when celery usage is high, so with this promotion, we are looking to keep celery top of mind among shoppers for a longer period of time.”

Duda Farm Fresh Foods said it will employ a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote the sweepstakes and drive celery purchases that includes regional TV segments, public relations efforts, influencer support, online advertising, as well as email and social media campaigns. The company also will be sharing recipes and usage ideas along with tips on how to store celery to prolong freshness along with key nutritional benefits on its newly curated Celery Central hub .

Celery is a hydrating vegetable that can help with digestion, is a source of vitamin K that can support cardiovascular wellness and is a versatile ingredient that can enhance snacks and meals, the company said.

Dandy celery is available in whole stalk, one- and two-count hearts and a variety of fresh-cut options for shoppers, including the most recent new offering, petite 2-inch celery dippers.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods offers new Celery Dippers for foodservice

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:40:54 GMT

Duda Farm Fresh Foods says its Dandy Celery Dippers product is available for foodservice. The company will be showcasing its new 5-pound bag size during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference on July 25-26 in Monterey, Calif.

Last fall Duda launched Celery Dippers to retail audiences and saw the opportunity to bring the 2-inch fresh-cut celery sticks to foodservice operators seeking innovation in fresh-cut celery , according to a news release.

“Knowing how valuable our traditional fresh-cut celery items have been to our foodservice customers, it only made sense to also offer them the additional option of our 2-inch celery dippers,” Nichole Towell, senior director of marketing and packaging procurement at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, said in the release. “There is a unique versatility to dippers that can easily be implemented into existing menu items, but also opens the door to some new creative applications. We look forward to seeing everyone at the show and discussing the benefits of these petite-sized celery sticks.”

As with all Dandy branded celery products, the new item is grown from Duda Generations’ proprietary celery varieties, the release said. The product is also processed with water-jet cutting technology for a clean cut and shipped within 24 hours to ensure consistent quality and flavor, the company says.

For additional information, visit Duda at booth No. 901 during the IFPA Foodservice Conference.

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.

Top crops retain standings in Monterey County production

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:40:31 GMT

Monterey County’s top four most valuable crops remained unchanged from 2018 to 2019, led by leaf lettuce, which saw an increase of almost 15%, boosted by better pricing for romaine.

Overall, the county’s ag production value increased 3.5% in 2019, to almost $4.41 billion, according to the Monterey County 2019 Crop Report , issued by the county’s agricultural commission.

Of the top 10 crops, ranked by production value, seven categories are vegetables, with the exception being strawberries, in the No. 2 slot again, and wine grapes and nursery products. All 10 crops are the same crops from the 2018 list.

Strawberries saw an increase of about 5%, with a bump of more than $34 million, to $732.76 million, mostly due to improved fresh strawberry prices, according to the report.

Head lettuce, Monterey County’s third-most valuable crop, increased almost 12% to $514.09 million. Increased production and higher average prices for carton-packed lettuce are the main reasons for the increase, according to the report.

Overall, vegetable crops saw an increased production value in 2019 of about $228 million, at just under $3.1 billion. The fruits and nuts category dropped about $15.7 million in value to $1.03 billion, according to the report, but that includes a 25% drop in wine grape crop value. Dropping wine grapes from the category gives fruit and nuts a $46 million (5.7%) boost from 2018 to 2019.

Monterey County’s top crop values, followed by 2019 and 2018 rankings, are:

Leaf lettuce : $840.56 million, 1/1;
Strawberries : $732.76 million, 2/2;
Head Lettuce : $514.09 million, 3/3;
Broccoli : $457.39 million, 4/4;
Cauliflower $212.38 million, 5/6;
Misc. vegetables: $196.84 million, 6/7;
Celery $186.39 million, 7/9
Wine Grapes: $186.1 million; 8/5
Nursery: $143.98 million, 9/8; and
Spinach : $127.12 million, 10/10.

Duda promotes ‘it-gredient’ in National Celery Month

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:38:43 GMT

Duda Farm Fresh Foods , Oviedo, Fla., connected with consumers in March — National Celery Month — to promote the vegetable as the “It-gredient.”

The grower-shipper received more than 55,000 entries in a contest with four prizes, including a year’s supply of celery and a food processor, according to a news release.

“Given the unique circumstances, we made the decision to continue to run our annual campaign to offer positive content and reinforce our supply during this time,” Nichole Towell, senior director of marketing, said in the release. “We were surprised and pleased to find consumers were not only continuing to engage with the Dandy brand, but were seeking familiar content and willing to purchase produce.”

The company promotes the healthy attributes of celery and other produce, and reinforces the message that in uncertain times like this, stores will continue to have fresh produce.

“It’s imperative, now more than ever, for us to continue working,” Sammy Duda, senior vice president of national operations,” said in the release. “While demand continues to grow during this unparalleled time, we will work tirelessly to continue to supply retailers and shoppers with quality fresh produce.”

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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)

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.

Beachside Produce packs California product through end of the year

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:48:19 GMT

Guadalupe, Calif.-based Beachside Produce LLC is bringing full production of Brussels sprouts , celery and broccoli to the market for the holiday season.

Brussels sprouts, grown for Beachside in Lompoc and Guadalupe, Calif., are shipped from several locations in the Santa Maria Valley for quick loading convenience, according to the release.

Supplies will be steady through the end of the year in California, with production then shifting to Mexico.
Beachside’s Brussels sprouts line includes 25-pound bulk cartons in several different sizes, as well as a 1-pound vexar bag package, which the release said is retail-ready out of the box. The 1-pound vexar bags come in 18-pound and 24-pound cartons, according to the release.

Beachside Produce has steady supply of the firm’s Song Hee branded broccoli crown program this fall and winter.

Production of broccoli crowns in Guadalupe will lighten in fall and winter with its Mexico grown and McAllen, Texas, point-of-loading program and production from U.S. southwest farms during the winter. Beachside celery is sourced from Guadalupe from April through December, and also in the U.S desert southwest region.

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Cold, rainy weather forces delays on Michigan’s crops

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:48:46 GMT

A lingering cold and rainy season had grower-shippers in Michigan waiting a little longer than normal this year to get their summer deals going.

Asparagus

Weather is an issue with asparagus, said John Bakker, executive director for the DeWitt-based Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board .

“It’s really slow, really late,” he said, noting that some hard frosts hit as late as May 11-12, with temperatures in the mid-20s.

That’s not what had been expected, after a mild winter, Bakker said.

“First of April, it looked like we’d be ahead; then, we got slammed into this cold-weather pattern and never got out of it,” he said. “We probably lost half a million to a million pounds in that frost — lost potentially 5% of this crop.”

The rest of the crop was OK, Bakker said.

Harvest had not yet begun in “most fields” by May 18, and harvest didn’t start “in earnest” until after Memorial Day, Bakker said.

Late as they were, the crops looked good, Bakker said.

The 2020 deal might be somewhat shorter than typical, due to the late start, Bakker said.

“I’m guessing that harvest window might be compressed a bit because we started two weeks late,” he said. “We’ll certainly go later — shipping through end of June, early July.”

In a normal year, the deal tends to wrap up by the third week of June, he said.

This year’s asparagus crop likely is later than any other year’s, said Todd DeWaard, sales manager at Hudsonville, Mich.-based Superior Sales.

“It has definitely set asparagus back,” he said of the cold conditions.

For Superior, asparagus started just before Memorial Day, “in a light way,” with volumes picking up quickly, DeWaard said.

“It has been delayed long enough that once it starts, it’s not going to be a slow trickle,” he said.

The crop was late but seemed ideally timed, where the market was concerned, Bakker said.

“A month ago, prices for fresh asparagus were so cheap, we could not even pay the harvest labor to get it out of the field; now, prices are at a record high,” he said. “One retailer was meting it out like toilet paper.”

As of May 22, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 11-pound cartons of bunched green asparagus from Benton Harbor, Mich., were $24-28 for large and standard sizes. A year ago, the same product was $19.95-23.95 for standard size.

Blueberries

Cold weather also had blueberries running a bit behind schedule, said Mario Flores, director of blueberry product management with Naturipe Farms in Grand Junction, Mich.

“The cold weather in spring caused a delay to the start of the season, but the current outlook for Michigan blueberries has the potential for a great crop, based on our original bud count,” he said.

The May freezes were early enough not to cause significant damage during bloom, Flores said.

“We expect this year‘s crop timing to be similar to last year, which was considered one of the latest crop timings in Michigan,” he said. “The later timing will also allow us to better serve our customers from July through the end of September, with pint blueberries available for locally grown promotions the back half of the summer and into the beginning of fall.”

The cold did affect a few spots, said Fred Leitz Jr., one of four owners for Sodus, Mich.-based Leitz Farms LLC.

“In the low spots — I have a couple — they got froze good, but other than that, the rest looks good,” he said.

Vegetables

The cold likely will be less a factor on Michigan’s vegetable crops, grower-shippers say. Indeed, a wave of rain that swept across the state in mid-May helped, said Loren Buurma, partner at Gregory, Mich.-based Buurma Farms .

“They needed it,” Buurma said from Buurma Farms’ Willard, Ohio, operation. “Everything that’s out there looks beautiful.”

Cold had been a worry for a while, but that concern passed, Buurma said.

“Overall, the farm looks beautiful,” he said.

Buurma was to start the season with radishes June 1, with mustard greens, collards, kale and cilantro by June 10 and beets by the end of June, Buurma said.

“Everything looks good,” he said.

Rains also were a blessing for kale, collards and cabbage at Capac, Mich.-based Mike Pirrone Produce , said Matt DeBlouw, president.

“It’s going to be a strong year,” he said.

Pirrone was looking to start in mid-June, with collards and kale, with zucchini, yellow squash and cucumbers soon afterward, DeBlouw said, noting that eggplant and peppers would get underway in the last part of July.

“I’m hoping for a little bit better yields, based on last year, which was a little bit wet,” he said.

The cold delayed some plantings of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, but not by much, Leitz said.

“The big question is, will we be able to sell it?” he said, referring to COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Leitz said he was anticipating a start to his cucumber crop about June 25, with blueberries July 1. Grape tomatoes will get underway around mid-July, leading into roma and round tomatoes, he noted.

“We do several plantings of everything in cucumbers and tomatoes and we’ll go until middle of October,” Leitz said.

Cabbage is expected around July 7-10 — or about two weeks later than normal — at Byron Center, Mich.-based E. Miedema & Sons , said Steve Haaksma, sales manager.

The company also grows sweet corn, cabbage, bok choy, napa, celery, cabbage and winter squash, he said.

“We’re way behind what we were last year, and we were actually late last year,” he said, noting that June 20 “is a good average start.”

May started with freezing temperatures, and then heavy rains brought flooding, Haaksma said.

“Typically, we’d have corn in three- or five-leaf stage by then, but this year it was barely breaking through the ground,” he said. “It’s still way behind schedule, but it’s there.”

Typically, corn starts July 20, but it was shaping up for a late start, Haaksma said.

“We can make up a lot of ground if nature cooperates,” he said. “The way it’s going, I’d say we’re going to be a good week to 10 days late.”

Bok choy looked to be on schedule for a normal harvest just after the Fourth of July, Haaksma said.

Squash planting was running a bit late, but that wasn’t a big concern, Haaksma said.

“That’s a long item; we don’t hit that until Labor Day,” he said.

Byron Center-based Van Solkema Produce of Georgia LLC will have cabbage, corn, celery, radishes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, squash, eggplant, chilies and blueberries, said Todd Van Solkema, CEO.

Radishes were first up, about a week after Memorial Day, he said.

“We’re probably about 10 days or two weeks late,” he said.

Van Solkema Produce was looking to have cabbage and leafy greens, as well as romaine and red leaf lettuce by about the third week of June, Van Solkema said.

Celery

Van Solkema said his first celery likely would be about a week late.

“I can see a big gap between paper (covered) and (open-field) celery,” he said.

Van Solkema was forecasting a July 10 start — about a week late — for celery this year.

Squash & cucumbers

Tunnel cucumbers were expected to start around July 10-15, Van Solkema said.

“Of course, Benton Jarbor could be earlier, and some of the tunnel cukes could come off in late June, early July,” he said.

The cool spate of May was expected to break by Memorial Day, Van Solkema said.

“Maybe we’ll catch up a little bit with a little luck,” he said.

Zucchini and yellow squash should start between June 20 and July 1, Van Solkema said.

Peppers

Van Solkema said more seasonal weather could help his pepper crop catch up to a normal pace, which would mean a start in the third week of July.

“There’s time for all that to catch back up,” he said.

Apples

The cold snap may have far-reaching effects on this year’s apple crop in Michigan, Leitz said.

The freeze left some damage, he said.

“It’s not going to be a full crop, at least not in Southwest Michigan,” Leitz said. “It’ll be a decent crop, just not in my area, because it’s been cold.”

Apples typically start in early September, with early varieties, he said.

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

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:37:00 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

Asparagus

Broccoli

Carrots

Cauliflower

Celery

Corn, sweet

Cucumbers

Lettuce, iceberg

Lettuce, romaine

Onions, dry

Peppers, bell

Potatoes

Squash

Squash, yellow crookneck

Squash, zucchini

Sweet potatoes

Tomatoes

Tomatoes, cherry

Tomatoes, grape

Tomatoes, plum

FPFC Apprentice Class ‘tours’ Duda fields, L.A. produce market

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:51:02 GMT

Members of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council 2020 Apprentice Class continue to learn about the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, recently attending virtual tours.

The Sept. 10 tours gave class members a look into Duda Farm Fresh Foods and LA Produce Distributors, according to a news release. Class members talked to Susan Kavanagh-Duda, regional sales manager, and Brad Stinson, quality control field supervisor and fifth-generation family.

Stinson, in a live video from Salinas, Calif., took class members through celery growing, harvesting and packing process. He also discussed planting and food safety measures at Duda.

Apprentice class members also “toured” the L.A. Produce Wholesale Market, home of LA Produce Distributors.

“One of the advantages of modern technology is the ability to visit Salinas valley and walk the L.A. Produce Wholesale Market in just two hours!” said Allie Fafard, a class member from Frieda’s Specialty Produce. “Our tour guides were very interactive and happy to answer all of our questions. I learned more about supply chain management and considerations that take place from seed to sale of a product.”

“We are proud to be able to continue providing apprentices with educational and enriching content through virtual meet-ups, speaker panels and live tours,” Rachelle Schulken, apprentice program vice-chairwoman and FPFC board member, said in the release.

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Celery's jaw-dropping run showing signs of fatigue

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:05:46 GMT

Is the celery market finally ready to settle down?

By settle down, I mean drop back to reality.

As illustrated in the chart, celery prices have enjoyed what seems to be an unprecedented level of premium pricing for months on end. Terminal market pricing in New York for cartons of 2 dozen approached $90 per carton for conventional product within the last month, and the lower range of f.o.b. pricing in California has been routinely above $60 per carton.

By way of comparison, pricing on June 21 a year ago was reported at $7-9 per carton f.o.b. in Oxnard.

Market sources attribute big pricing to reduced acreage/weather conditions and lower output, of course. But there also is a measure of strong and persistent demand for celery for juicing. Glowing, if unsubstantiated, testimonials on the benefits of celery juice from the “medical medium” Anthony William appear to be fueling at least some of the demand .

But celery supplies are beginning to increase and the market seems to be softer.

For the week of June 9 to June 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported total shipments of celery totaled 545,000 60-pound cartons, up about 11% from 471,000 60-pound cartons the same week a year ago.

The Source market report from Pro*Act on June 19 said this about the market:

This commodity is softer in the marketplace. Part of the reason is because schools are out and production in Salinas has eased up demand for southern California production. Expect better availability of this commodity next week and continued lowered pricing. Demand is average. Production in Santa Maria and Oxnard has been getting stronger compared to past weeks.

Production in Mexico is light, overall. Some defects being reported include bowing, leafy tops, growth crack and mechanical.

TK: It is hard to bet against the winning streak that celery has enjoyed. But certainly f.o.b. prices will back down to normal levels eventually, right? Right?

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Duda Farm Fresh Foods discuss new projects at PMA

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:40:24 GMT

Ovieo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has expanded its Oxnard, Calif., facility.

The $5 million cooling and fresh-cut facility increases celery stick capacity for the company. The facility produces celery sticks, and the company hopes to avoid being unable to fulfill the celery demand when it rises.

“We are not going to disappoint our customers again,” Sam Duda, senior vice president of national operations, said on the expo floor of the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods also is positioning itself to bring new products to market, said Mark Bassetti, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Duda, who, also attended the show.

“We spent the last 18 months working on a new innovation project so that we can have a more disciplined approached to our business, especially bringing in new products,” Bassetti said.

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Duda Farm Fresh Foods promotes with “Dip it 2 win it” sweepstakes

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:39:51 GMT

Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods is in the midst of its biggest annual promotion of Dandy celery .

Called the ‘ Dip It 2 Win It ’ promotion, the sweepstakes will run through Jan. 10, according to a news release. The promotion will elevate healthier snacking and propel in-store sales during peak football season, according to the release. The sweepstakes will offer fans an opportunity to win an exclusive prize ahead of the championship game of the professional football season.

“Purchase data has shown us that nearly 14 million pounds of celery is sold during the week of the Big Game,” Dan Duda, president of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, said in the release. “Celery sticks sell higher volumes during this time period and at a higher price average, even more than during the holidays, generating more dollars for the category.”

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has partnered with Weber Grills to award one grand prize winner the new Smokefire wood fired pellet grill along with a name brand 65-inch LED Smart TV. The company will also be giving away five secondary prizes of name brand 55-inch LED Smart TVs to the remaining winners, according to the release.

The promotion includes targeted email marketing and national TV segments in December and January, according to the release, along with new tactics this year to encourage more engagement among consumers.

On the company’s Instagram account, Duda Farm Fresh Foods will host a special flash promotion series in conjunction with the larger sweepstakes, according to the release. Special gift packages will be sent to select influencers for additional shares on social media, according to the release, and Weber Grills will also share the promotion and relevant grilling recipes on their social platforms to broaden the sweepstakes reach.

Dandy Fresh Cut Celery contributes 68% to national retail fresh-cut celery sales, according to the release.

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Organic vegetable sales skyrocket, marketers say

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:32:51 GMT

Whether you’re looking for organic Brussels sprouts, romaine hearts, tomatoes or just about any other vegetable this summer, supplies should be ample.

“With the growth of organic fruits and vegetables up almost double the rate of the growth of conventional produce in 2019, organics have moved from niche to mainstream,” said Helen Aquino, director of brand marketing and communications for Village Farms International Inc ., Delta, British Columbia.

Organic production at Ocean Mist Farms, Castroville, Calif., will include iceberg lettuce, spinach, cauliflower, artichokes, fennel, baby bok choy, red beets, broccoli, celery and specialty vegetables, said Diana McClean, senior director of marketing.
Ocean Mist has a line of about 20 organic cooking vegetables.

The company grows organically in Castroville, Coachella and Huron, Calif., at various times of the year.

Ocean Mist launched its Ocean Mist Organic brand in the summer of 2015 and has been growing organically since 2000, she said.

Organics account for 5% to 10% of the company’s production.

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About half the products that Los Angeles-based 4Earth Farms LLC offers are organically grown, said Mark Munger, vice president of sales and marketing.

The company has a core organic product line of about 25 items, he said, and has access to dozens more.

Brussels sprouts are 4Earth Farms’ No. 1 organic seller followed by green beans, with French beans “an up-and-comer,” Munger said.

Other popular organic items include green and yellow squash, mini sweet peppers, Persian cucumbers and colored bell peppers.

“Because of our location and our relationship with our growers and our ability to have access to markets, we kind of view ourselves as a one-stop organic shop,” Munger said.

The company grows in multiple regions, such as California, Baja California and Guatemala, simultaneously to ensure consistent supplies.

During the spring and summer, most of the firm’s products come from California and Baja California, where growing conditions have been good, but where there’s been a lot of late-season rain.

“While it’s happening, (rain) is definitely a bit of a nuisance, but we always view rain as money in the bank,” Munger said. “We’re going to continue to take it while we can get it.”

With above-average rainfall last year and normal levels this year, “It puts us in a solid position for the season,” he said.

The future looks bright for organics, he said.

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“We’re seeing availability of organic produce improve during all 12 months of the year.”

On the organic mushroom scene, Leamington, Ontario-based Highline Mushrooms expects to continue to ship its full variety of mushrooms through the summer, said Jane Rhyno, director of sales and marketing.

“Quality looks great across our farms and, as always, we pick, pack and ship fresh every day to provide the consumer the best quality on shelf,” she said.

Volume at Highline has been very strong and should continue throughout the spring and summer, she added.

Mushrooms are in line with many of the current food trends, Rhyno said, including plant-based eating, health and at-home cooking.

“It’s a great category that retailers can look to promote in the upcoming months,” she said.

The organic greenhouse-grown program at Village Farms International “is thriving and is in full swing,” Aquino said in mid-April.

“The crops look great,” she said.

All of Village Farms’ greenhouses that grow organically have been certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and verified by a third party, she said.

Tomatoes rank in the top 10 for both dollars and volumes in the organic category, she said.

“Right now we are harvesting Juicy beefsteak tomatoes, Delectable TOV tomatoes, Sinfully Sweet Campari tomatoes, and Lip Smackn’ Grape tomatoes,” she said.

“We have a number of pack sizes available to meet our customer needs and those of the organic consumer,” added Bret Wiley, senior vice president of sales and sales operations.

Celery leads category growth for 2019

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:39:24 GMT

Celery was the leading fresh commodity for retail sales growth in 2019, and it wasn’t even close.

Retail sales growth numbers (conventional and organic) in 2019 reveal that

Celery retail sales rose 25.6% in 2019, compared with 2018 sales, said Steve Lutz, senior vice president for insights and innovation for Category Partners, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Year-over-year sales growth (for conventional and organic) for other commodities) were:

Broccoli: 8%;
Raspberries: 7.7%;
Blueberries: 7.7%;
Onions: 7.6%;
Avocados: 7.6%;
Lettuce: 7.3%;
Packaged salads: 5.6%;
Herbs and spices: 5.2%; and
Watermelons: 4.3%.

“There were only seven categories that were above average in both volume and price, and celery was clearly number one,” Lutz said.

Lutz said the volume of celery sold was up 9% in 2019, meaning that demand was thriving. Lutz said conventional celery was up 8.4% in sales and organic celery was up 12% for the year. Organic celery accounts for about 9% of the total celery category, compared to 5% for the organic share of the entire produce department, he said.

“So it was not like this was just a fluke shortage we sometimes see in seasonal crops, where there is no product available and the demand is relatively fixed,” he said.

Strong celery demand in 2019 pushed prices above $60 a carton in April, boosted in part by the so-called “medical medium” Anthony William, who published a book in May called “Celery Juice: The Most Powerful Medicine of Our Time Healing Millions Worldwide.”

Whatever the source of increased demand, Lutz said both conventional and organic celery benefited in 2019.
This year. the celery shipping point price was $8.50-10 per carton in California’s Coachella Valley on Jan. 31, and total shipments of U.S. celery for the week of Jan. 20 were running 15% higher than a year ago.

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California growers expecting good, typical season

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:42:13 GMT

Good weather this winter should result in plentiful supplies of top-notch spring produce from California’s grower-shippers.

Boskovich Fresh Food Group grows a wide range of products year-round in Oxnard, Calif., including cabbages, Chinese mix and bunched items like parsley, cilantro and spinach, said sales manager Russ Widerburg.

The company grows celery in Oxnard from November through June, when the deal transitions to Santa Maria.

Boskovich now is growing head and leaf lettuce in Yuma, Ariz., and will move to Santa Maria by early April.

And some items like radishes and beets will switch from Mexico to Oxnard in mid-April.

The first part of the winter has been marked by an oversupply and relatively cheap markets, Widerburg said.

“Until the Yuma program is finished, there’s really no sign of any lack of supply of anything,” he said. “There hasn’t been any weather to affect anything.”

Markets were in single digits, he said in late February.

Planting has been on schedule with no rain delays.

“It’s been pretty dry the last month or month-and-a-half,” he said.

There was some early rain and some light cold spells, Widerburg said, “but nothing to really harm any of the crops in the long term.”

Quality also was good.

“Quality is not a concern because there hasn’t been any weather,” he said.

Widerburg expects good demand across the board for Easter, April 12, but he said the celery market has been depressed since Thanksgiving.

Last year, celery was in the media spotlight thanks largely to the juicing craze, and supplies were somewhat tight.

Supplies are plentiful this year, and markets have plummeted.

Cartons of two dozen stalks from Oxnard had an f.o.b. price of mostly $40.95-42.55 on Feb. 28, 2019. This year they were mostly $7.06-8.05, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Brawley, Calif.-based Five Crowns Marketing is California’s largest grower of sweet corn, said Daren Van Dyke, director of marketing. And this year’s crop could come on about a week earlier than last year’s, which was knocked back by a post-Valentine’s Day freeze.

Growing weather has been ideal this year, he said.

“I would say this crop looks exceptional,” he said.

In fact, Van Dyke said this year’s crop is one of the best he’s ever seen.

“It looks very uniform, very even.”

Sometimes parts of a field are more mature than others, or there are pollination problems, he said. But not this year.

“We are super encouraged by how the crop looks right now.”

Five Crowns has sweet corn year-round, starting in Brawley in April, then moving to Coachella in May, followed by Mendota, Tracy, Arizona, and Washington.

The company now is sourcing from Sinaloa, Mexico.

Five Crowns also is one of the owners of the proprietary seed for Origami vine-ripe, extended-shelf-life melons, which Van Dyke calls “the most unbelievable cantaloupe on the market.”

It’s scheduled to start May 1, followed by variety melons and honeydews by May 10-15.

The company will offer seedless watermelons from Arizona starting in early June.

“We’ll have a huge July Fourth program,” he said.

That deal then will move to Mendota and Tracy before transitioning to Mexico for the winter.

Sunnyside Packing Co.’s spring offerings are “the counter-seasonal equivalent to Nogales (Ariz.),” said Todd Hirasuna, general manager at the Selma, Calif.-based company.

Sunnyside will have eggplant, bell peppers, soft squash, hard squash and a few green beans and a small onion program.

Hirasuna said California appeared to be slipping into a dry spell after record rainfall last year.

“It’s definitely a drought year,” he said.

The season started off promising, Hirasuna said. Then the rain stopped.

“It’s been pretty dry and pretty warm.”

Ideally, rain would fall from November to February, he said.

He was not wishing for rain during the spring planting season, when precipitation “becomes more of a nuisance than anything.”

“When trying to protect and nurture a little seedling, rain is not your friend at this point,” he said in late February.

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Kern County crops in good shape, mostly on time

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:36:29 GMT

In spite of some recent heavy rainfall, grower-shippers in California’s Kern County said they were anticipating an on-time start for this year’s deal.

Rain forced a slight delay on the start of lettuce and cabbage, but harvest of those items began April 13, said Danny Andrews, owner of Bakersfield, Calif.-based Dan Andrews Farms LLC .

Andrews started the deal with iceberg lettuce, green and red cabbage. He will have carrots, which he will channel through Grimmway Farms’ network, in June, and melons in July.

April brought plenty of rain, Andrews said.

“Currently, we’ve had record April rainfall for Bakersfield,” he said the week of April 12.

“We set two records this week — we’ve had 3 inches in three days, which broke two all-time records.”

It was frustrating, he said.

“It’s great to get rain, but it’s delaying harvest and we may get tractors stuck in the field harvesting,” he said. “Who knows? The crop may not hold as long as it normally holds because of the late season.”

Andrews said the overabundant moisture may bring difficulties for melon planting.

“Melons, we’re worried seeds might not germinate properly and there may be lighter yields in a light harvest and we might have to replant for July harvest,” he said.

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Edison, Calif.-based Johnston Farms was finishing up its citrus in mid-April and was turning its attention to potatoes, with a May 10 expected start, and peppers, June 1, said Dennis Johnston, owner.

“Weather has been warmer than normal, but the last two or three weeks have been rainy and cool and slowed the potatoes and peppers down a bit, so the potatoes will be about a week later,” he said.

In spite of overabundant recent rains, the potato crop looked “very good,” while the peppers were just in the flowering stage as of April 12, Johnston said.

“It’s supposed to dry out and get some warmth, so normally we do have a good crop,” he said. “I’d say three weeks we had rain starting and lots of rain — more than we’re used to.”

Rainy weather hadn’t affected the carrot crop at Arvin, Calif.-based Kern Ridge Growers LLC , salesman Doug Stewart said.

“We’re moving carrots and citrus; everything is going really good,” he said.

“The carrot crop looks good. We’re trying to keep up with the fields in production. Rain hasn’t affected anything. We’re digging down south.”

Edison-based Kirschenman Enterprises Inc. was harvesting potatoes in the Coachella Valley, said Wayde Kirschenman, owner and president.

“Crop quality seems to be very, very good,” he said. “The crop we’re digging in the Coachella area seems to be the best we’ve had in years.”

Kirschenman will begin harvesting white, red and yellow spuds in Bakersfield around May 1, he said.

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“Lot of rain the last few days, but it’s clearing out and supposed to be nice,” he said.

Kirschenman saw the rainfall as a benefit.

“It’s nice to get some of the good rains,” he said. “The rain didn’t do any damage; it was good to have.”

Kirschenman also has table grapes, which should start in Kern County at the end of June.

“A lot have been pushed out because (of) too much supply,” he said.

“There will be less grapes this year. It has nothing to do with COVID, but all to do with declining markets. There will be less production.”

Some grape varieties were pulled out in favor of new varieties, and that will lead to less volume, he said.

“Overall, 10% of production in the industry got pulled out from a year ago because of saturation of markets,” he said.

Bakersfield-based TD Produce Sales anticipates a good potato crop, beginning with whites April 27 and reds and yellows May 4, said Tom Drulias, owner.

“The crop is coming along fine,” he said. “We’ve had some cool weather here and a lot of rain over the last three days, and maybe that has slowed things up a little bit.”

Everything was “pretty much” on time, he said.

“Quality looks good with all the varieties at this time on the samples I’ve seen from the field,” he said.

Wisconsin celery grower starts Midwest harvest

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:08:03 GMT

Trembling Prairie Farms Inc., Markesan, Wis., is harvesting celery through the first week of October.

The farm is a grower-partner of Alsum Farm & Produce, a Friesland, Wis., grower of potatoes and other vegetables.
Trembling Prairie is in its eighth season as a celery grower, according to a news release, with its crop going to Midwest retailers and foodservice operators. The company grows celery on 45 acres.

Starting July 22, Trembling Prairie offers celery in these packs:

24-count sleeved;
30-count naked or sleeved;
36-count naked or sleeved; and
18-count celery hearts.

“We’re happy to be able to bring our locally grown Wisconsin Celery to the market,” John Bobek, farmer and owner of Trembling Prairie Farms, said in the release. “Whether paired with peanut butter as a healthy kid-friendly snack, chopped in a salad for an outdoor gathering or is the key ingredient for the latest juicing craze that’s boosted celery to new heights, Wisconsin Celery offers a fresh taste for consumers looking for locally grown.”

With celery demand on the rise, Duda expands fresh-cut capacity

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:40:38 GMT

Duda Farm Fresh Foods , Oviedo, Fla., is expanding its Oxnard, Calif., cooling and fresh-cut facility, allowing the company to double fresh-cut celery production.

Increased demand for celery from foodservice and retailers has led to the expansion. Demand for celery sticks has increased 18% in the past year, according to a news release, citing IRI data from the 52 weeks ending Sept. 8.

“With the strong growth in the celery snacking segment, we saw an opportunity to get ahead of demand and amplify our capabilities,” Dan Duda, president of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, said in the release. “The expansion of the Oxnard facility allows us to not only continue preparing for tomorrow, but also to grow the Duda family legacy and ultimately the next generation of celery growers.”

The expansion is scheduled to be completed this fall, and provides “the brand with a footprint for continued growth over the years and enhanced customer service with higher volume efficiencies,” according to the release.

The $5 million expansion increases square footage by 35%, giving Duda the capacity to increase supply during peak demand times.

The company will be discussing the expansion at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit expo Oct. 18-19 in Anaheim, Calif., at booth No. 1537. Company representatives Dan Duda, Sammy Duda and Mark Bassetti will be in attendance, as well as Duda Farms Fresh Foods’ Culinary Ambassador, Chef Todd Fisher.

Fisher will be preparing food throughout the expo hours, focusing on dishes that reflect the Southern California culture, according to the release. Dandy brand celery, corn and radishes will be used in the dishes, from Korean short ribs, vegan grapefruit cupcakes, and chicken and sweet corn waffles, according to the release.

“We’re excited to showcase Anaheim’s food scene by serving dishes that represent the unique background and culture fusion of the city,” Nichole Towell, senior director of marketing, said in the release.

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Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of May 11

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. = April 25; 2nd no. = May 2; 3rd no. = May 9. Expected movement is for May 10-23. F.o.b. prices are as of May 11.

Artichokes

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (21-20-20) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons Globe 12s mostly 13.75-15.65, 18s 16.55-18.65, 24s mostly 16.55-18.65, 30-36s mostly 14.65-15.65; ORGANIC 12-30s 26.55. Quality variable. *REVISED DISTRICT

Asparagus

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS 2020 CROP — Crossings (2-30-20) — Expected to remain the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green standard and large mostly 30.75-34.75. Extra services included.

WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY WASHINGTON — Shipments (15-25-20) — 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 64.75-66.75; 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 (0-0-1) — Expected about the same current week, increase following week. Initial light harvest in Southwestern region early in the period; however, freezing temperatures early hours of May 9 froze emerging spears. Warmer temperatures expected by mid-week. Too few supplies to establish a market.

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Crossings (U-U-U) — Movement expected to remain the same. Trading Active. Prices Higher. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green ORGANIC standard and large mostly 36.75 Extra services included. (U = unavailable)

PERU IMPORTS — PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports (U-U-U) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Large and Standard Moderate, others Fairly Slow. Prices Lge and Std Lower, Jbo and Xlge Slightly Lower. From Peru. 11 pound cartons bunched jbo mostly 28.75-30.75, xlge mostly 28.75-32.75, lge and std mostly 32.75-34.75. Movement expected to improve due to increased containers by boat and slightly more air freight availability. Supply fairly light. (U = unavailable)

Broccoli

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (115-126-124) — Movement expected about the same. Supply fairly heavy. Trading moderate. Prices bunched slightly lower, Crown Cut lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 7.15-8.05, 18s mostly 7.65-8.55; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 7.15-8.65, Short Trim mostly 8.15-9.65. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s mostly 8.55-10.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 10.55-13.50. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (61-56-69) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Crown Cut fairly active, bunched moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s 6.85-7.50, 18s 7.35-8.00; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 7.00- 8.00. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (71-79-61) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Higher. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim 10.00-11.00. Quality variable.
SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (3-1-12) — Volume expected to remain about the same. No F.O.B. issued. Insufficient number of shippers to establish market.

Carrots

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (180-179-161) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 48 1-lb film bags medium-large 14.30-15.40; 50 lb sacks loose jumbo 12.30-16.85; 25 lb sacks loose jumbo 6.15-8.85; 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 (53-57-46) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Fairly Active. Prices much higher. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo 10.50-11.50. Quality variable.

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (27-23-19) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Jumbo higher, others steady. 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 (91-102-105) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 8.05-9.45, 9s and 16s mostly 7.15-8.65; ORGANIC 12s mostly 14.50-20.55, 9s and 16s mostly 14.50-18.55. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (44-54-50) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 8.85-10.00. Quality generally good.

Celery

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (238-270-254) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons 2-3 dozen mostly 11.65-12.95; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 15.45-16.65. ORGANIC cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 16.85-22.56; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 18.85-22.56. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (44-45-63) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 10.00-10.85, 2 1/2-3 dozen mostly 10.50-10.85. Quality generally good.
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Harvest expected to begin the week of May 31. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT.

Corn, sweet

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (282-336-396) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wire bound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dozen 12.95, White 12.95, Bi-Color 12.95 Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA — Shipments (86-88-148) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Bi-Color moderate, others active. Prices Bi-Color slightly lower, others slightly higher. Cartons/crates White and Yellow 4 dozen minimum mostly 15.95, Bi-Color 13.95-14.95. Quality generally good.

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Very light shipments reported. Most shippers are expected to harvest the week of May 10-16. No F.O.B. issued until more shippers begin. No F.O.B. issued until shippers start to harvest and volume increases.

Lettuce, iceberg

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (396-451-433) — Movement expected about the same. Trading 24s fairly active at slightly lower prices, 30s slow. Prices slightly lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 8.00-9.45, filmwrapped mostly 9.00-10.45; 30s filmwrapped mostly 6.45-7.65; ORGANICS 24s filmwrapped 16.00-16.50, 12s filmwrapped mostly 8.00-10.55. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (71-73-78) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 7.50-8.85, filmwrapped mostly 8.50-9.85. Quality generally good.

Lettuce, romaine

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (387-370-365) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices 24s slightly lower, Hearts generally unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly 6.65-8.05; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 10.05-11.45, Hearts film lined 48s mostly 11.50-12.45. ORGANIC cartons 24s mostly 18.00-20.55; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages 14.50-16.75. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA — Shipments (42-44-63) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 24s 8.50-9.50; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 9.50-10.50. Quality generally good.

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (6-7-5) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 24s 7.95. Quality generally good.

Onions, dry

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON — Shipments (278-260-2,004, Includes exports 32-25-29)— Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.
U.S. — Shipments (1,002-1,120*-1,147) — The top shipping areas for the week, in order, were Texas, California, Columbia Basin Washington, Georgia, and Idaho and Malheur County Oregon. (* revised)

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS 2020 CROP — Shipments (286-280*-267) — Movement is expected to be about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Yellow colossal sacks higher, others generally unchanged. Yellow Grano-Type Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo 16.00-18.00, Yellow Grano - Type 50-pound sacks colossal 10.00, jumbo 8.00-10.00, medium 10.00-12.00, White 50-pound sacks jumbo 15.00-16.00, medium 15.00-16.00, Red 25-pound sacks jumbo mostly 7.00-9.00, medium mostly 7.00-9.00. (*revised)

IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-149-260) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Red and Yellow jumbo higher, Yellow super colossal, colossal and Red medium lower, others generally 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.

VIDALIA DISTRICT GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (155-171-159) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Yellow Granex - Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo mostly 19.00-20.00; Organic 40-pound cartons jumbo 26.00-29.00.

IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY OREGON — Shipments (125-133-86, Includes exports 7-5-4)— Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS 2020 CROP — Crossings (125-95-84) — Movement is expected to be about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.
SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS — Shipments (0-3-31) — Movement expected to increase as more shippers receive onions. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. FIRST REPORT.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-29) — Movement expected to increase as more shippers get started shipping onions current week. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. FIRST REPORT.

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP — Shipments (7-12-8) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. FINAL REPORT.

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

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (6-3-6) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Last report.

Peppers, bell

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (130-125*-111, Field Grown 107-102-95, Greenhouse 23--23*-16) — Movement of Red and Yellow expected to decrease slightly; Green expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading Green active at slightly lower prices, others active. Prices Green slightly lower, 11 pound cartons slightly higher, others higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green (supplies very light) irregular size mostly 12.95-14.95; Red mostly 18.95. Red 15 pound extra large mostly 18.95, large 16.95-18.95. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red and Yellow extra large 16.95-18.95, large mostly 16.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (106-105*-81) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Active. Prices slightly higher. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red and Yellow jumbo and extra large 15.95-17.95, large 13.95-15.95; Orange jumbo and extra large 17.95-19.95, large 14.95-16.95. Red 1 1/9 bushel carton irregular size fair quality 17.95-20.95. Quality variable. (* revised)

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Shipments (49-59-80) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Very Active. Prices Green extra large and large slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo mostly 24.95-26.95, extra large 26.95, large 24.95, medium mostly 18.95, irregular size fair quality Green mostly 16.95-18.95, Red mostly 24.95. 1/2 bushel cartons Red extra large and large mostly 20.95. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (78-63-68) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fair Quality Very Active, others Very Active at Slightly Lower prices. Prices Fair Quality Generally Unchanged, others Slightly Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons jumbo and extra large mostly 26.35, large mostly 24.35, irregular sized fair quality mostly 20.35. Quality generally good.

Potatoes

U.S. — Shipments (1,494-1,552*-1,575) — The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho, San Luis Valley Colorado, Florida, Columbia Basin Washington, and Wisconsin. (* revised)

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO 2019 CROP — Shipments (567-606-717, Includes exports 3-3-7) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Carton 40-70s active, others moderate. Prices carton 40-70s higher, bales and Norkotah carton 80- 100s lower, others generally unchanged. Russet Burbanks U.S. One baled 5-pound film bags non size A mostly 6.00-7.00; 50-pound sacks 40-70s mostly 12.00, 80s mostly 10.00, 90s mostly 9.00, 100s mostly 8.00-9.00; U.S. Two 6 ounce minimum 4.00-5.00, 10 ounce minimum mostly 7.00-8.00; Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5-pound film bags non size A mostly 5.50-6.50; 50--pound cartons 40-70s 12.00, 80s 9.00-10.00, 90s 8.00-9.00, 100s mostly 7.00-7.50; U.S. Two 6 ounce minimum 4.00-5.00, 10 ounce minimum 7.00-8.00.

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO 2019 CROP — Shipments (221-208*-188, Includes exports 19-10*-10) — Movement expected to be about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Cartons 40-70s higher, 80s lower, others generally unchanged. U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A mostly 10.00, baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A mostly 11.00; 50 lb cartons 40-70s 15.00-16.00, 80s 14.00-15.00, 90-100s 12.00-14.00. (* revised)

FLORIDA 2020 CROP — Shipments (163-197-168) — 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 26.00-26.50, 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 14.75- 16.50, size B mostly 16.75-18.75. Round White U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A 27.50-32.50, 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, Creamers 3/4-1 5/8 inches mostly 40.75-45.75; 50 pound sacks size A mostly 30.75, size B mostly 16.75.

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2019 CROP — Shipments (131*-141-141, Includes exports 29-32-34) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading carton 40-70s active, others moderate. Prices carton 50-70s higher, others generally unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10 pound film bags size A mostly 8.00, baled 5 pound film bags size A mostly 9.00; 50-pound cartons 40s mostly 10.00, 50-70s mostly 12.00-13.00, 80s mostly 10.00-12.00, 90s mostly 9.00-10.00, 100s mostly 9.00; U.S. Two 50 pound sacks 10 ounce minimum mostly 7.00. (* revised)

CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2019 CROP — Shipments (101-96-93) — 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 (65-53-54) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (66-73-53) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (56-49-39) — Movement expected about the same. 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.

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

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) 2019 CROP — Shipments (43-35-19) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

KLAMATH BASIN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (25*-22-18) — Movement expected to remain about the same. supplies in too few hands to establish a market. (*revised)

CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS — Movement expected about the same. 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.

Tomatoes

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (174-219-196) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Extra services included. Prices for Friday, May 8th. Mature Greens 85% U.S.One or better 5x6 size 27.95, 6x6 size 27.95, 6x7 size 23.95. Prices to be established based on Tuesday’s market. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (168-169-155) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Lower. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 14.95-15.95, 5x5s 14.95-15.95; 25 pound cartons loose 4x5 size and 5x5 size 15.95-16.95. Quality generally good. Most present — Shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (82-73*-120) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layers 4x4-4x5s mostly 22.95, 5x5s mostly 20.95, 5x6s mostly 18.95-20.95. Quality generally good. (* revised)

U.S. SHIPPING POINTS — Shipments (27*-20*-17) — Greenhouse. No prices reported. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (0-3-2) — 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.

FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT AND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT — Light harvest expected to start within 25 days. Expect sufficient number of shippers for first F.O.B. within 30 days. FIRST REPORT.

Tomatoes, cherry

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (4-3-3) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint basket with lids 6.95-7.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (0-2-3) — 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.

Tomatoes, grape

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (21-23-26) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. including palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids 5.95-7.95. 20 pound cartons loose 10.95-13.95. Organic flats 12 1-pint containers with lids 16.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (23-25-20) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Pints generally unchanged, cartons slightly lower. Flats 12-1 pint containers with lids medium-large mostly 5.95. 20 pound cartons loose medium-large mostly 10.95-12.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (7-8-5) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large 5.95-6.95. 20 lb carton loose medium-large 10.20-10.95. Quality generally good.

Tomatoes, plum

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (242-258*-317) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices much lower. 25 pound cartons loose Roma (supplies heavy) extra large mostly 8.30-8.95, large 8.30-8.95, medium mostly 8.30. Quality generally good. (*revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (53-92-91) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. 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 (57-63-67) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Extra services included. Prices for Friday, May 8th. 25 pound cartons loose extra large 17.95, large 15.95-17.95, medium 13.95-15.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA — Crossings (10-20*-21) — 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)

Alsum partner Trembling Prairie Farms to harvest new crop Wisconsin celery

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:37:16 GMT

Alsum Farms & Produce grower partner, Trembling Prairie Farms Inc. will be harvesting new crop Wisconsin celery starting next week with the season expected to go through the first week of October.

Located in the muck soils of Green Lake County, Trembling Prairie Farms, a family farm owned and operated by John and Connie Bobek along with their four children in Markesan, is in its tenth year of growing and packing locally grown celery serving the Midwest retail and foodservice markets.

In 2012, Trembling Prairie Farms started with 3 acres of celery and today has expanded to over 45 acres. The farm starts with a Midwestern selected celery variety that grows extremely well in the Wisconsin climate. One of many advantages Trembling Prairie Farms Wisconsin Celery brings to the local market is celery at its peak freshness for a milder flavor and snappier crunch.

The process of growing celery starts in local greenhouses in late February to early April and is then transplant-ed in 12 different plantings. Celery planting in the muck soil begins on May 1 with the goal of the last planting to be in the ground by July 1. Trembling Prairie Farms Wisconsin Grown Celery will be available for distribution the week of July 19 with ample volume of all sizes and packs available for the next 11 weeks, including:

• 24 count naked or sleeved
• 30 count naked or sleeved
• 36 count naked or sleeved
• 18 count celery hearts

“We’re happy to be able to bring our locally grown Wisconsin Celery to the market,” says John Bobek, farmer and owner of Trembling Prairie Farms. “Whether paired with peanut butter as a healthy kid-friendly snack, chopped in a salad for an outdoor gathering or is the key ingredient for the latest juicing craze that’s boosted celery to new heights, Wisconsin Celery offers a fresh taste for consumers looking for locally grown.”

Two medium stalks of celery offer many nutritional benefits including vitamin C, potassium and 2 grams of fiber all for only 20 calories. In the U.S., consumers eat on average six pounds of fresh celery annually.

With its many nutritional benefits and versatility this crunchy, fiber-filling vegetable is delicious and good for you.

Boskovich Farms moves fall-winter organic vegetable deal to Mexico

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:13:55 GMT

Because of increased growing costs at its Oxnard, Calif., headquarters, Boskovich Farms Inc. now is producing its fall-winter organic vegetable crop in Baja California, Mexico, said Michael Boskovich, who handles organic sales for the company.

The program remains the same as past seasons and includes organic green onions, three varieties of kale, broccoli and celery, he said. The fall-winter deal began in November and early December and will continue in Mexico through April.

Boskovich Farms cuts back its summer program because consumers nationwide tend to support their local organic growers during that time, Boskovich said.

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Celery: November to remember in chart form

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:42:35 GMT

Check out these images of celery shipments, f.o.b. prices and retail prices from November.

Celery market soars as juicing trend expands

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:51:03 GMT

Fueled by consumer demand for fresh celery juice, prices for celery soared to more than $60 a carton in early April.

In California’s Coachella Valley, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported f.o.b.s for cartons of celery traded at more than $20 per carton in early January, rising to $32 per carton by early March, $45 by mid-March and more than $60 in early April.

Prices at the same time last year (in early April) were $8 to $12 per carton, according to the USDA.

Supply of celery has been running higher than last year. Season-to-date celery shipments from U.S. growing areas through March 30 were actually up 5% compared with a year ago, according to the USDA.

Tim Ross, director of regional sales for Duda Farm Fresh Foods , Salinas, Calif., said April 4 that demand has been fueled by a popular personality touting the benefits of celery juice.

So-called “medical medium” Anthony William in May is set to publish a book, “Celery Juice: The Most Powerful Medicine of Our Time Healing Millions Worldwide.”

“We’re being told to be prepared because he’s already on the top seller list with preorders (of the book),” Ross said.

Some consumers are actually buying celery by the case, Ross said, following William’s advice to drink 16 ounces of celery juice each morning on an empty stomach.

William’s endorsement of celery juice as a powerful food for a variety of ills — a “healthy gut” among them — has attracted celebrity endorsements. Demand began increasing last year, Ross said.

“Last summer was when we first started hearing a little bit about it,” he said, noting the rising demand wasn’t evident in Duda’s seasonally strong fall orders.

Higher prices aren’t slowing down demand, he said, noting prices as high as $100 (Canadian) per carton for celery delivered in Canada.

“(Retailers) want more because consumers are buying it,” Ross said, recalling a story of consumers lining up to get into Whole Foods to buy celery.

Ross said the new book will likely spur demand for several months.

“We’ve been told it is probably going to be in next year’s New Year’s resolutions, so we will probably have another good year,” he said.

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