Produce movement across the U.S. remains mixed this week, with seasonal shifts and pricing fluctuations impacting trade activity. Below is a concise breakdown by commodity.
Asparagus
Mexican crossings through Arizona, California, and Texas are steady with slow trading and lower prices. Eleven-pound cartons/crates bunched large range from $24.75–26.75, standard from $22.75–24.75. Michigan's movement is stable, with very active trading. Jumbo bunched 11-pound cartons are $28.75–30.75, large are $26.75–28.75, and standard are $24.75–26.75. The Washington movement is decreasing seasonally, with insufficient supply to establish a market. Peruvian imports through Southern California are increasing, with moderate to active trading.
Avocado
Mexican crossings through Texas are stable with slow trading. Conventional 36s are lower, others mostly steady. Prices for Hass 2-layer cartons: 32s are $62.25–64.25, 36s $61.25–63.25, 40–48s $58.25–60.25, 60s $37.25–39.25, 70s $34.25–36.25, and 84s $24.25–25.25. Organic 48s are $75.25–77.25, 60s $66.25–68.25, and 70s $50.25. Peru's imports through Northeast ports are increasing slightly, but are insufficient for a market quote. California's South District is steady, with early slow and later moderate trading. 40–48s are slightly higher at $61.25–63.25. Organic 48s reach $80.25–83.25.
Blueberry
North Carolina sees steady movement and moderate trading. Flats of 12 1-pint cups large are $20.00–22.00. Georgia's seasonal decline continues with flats at $18.00–20.00. Mexican crossings are dropping seasonally, with slow trade. Flats of 6-ounce cups are $12.00–15.00, 1-pint cups mostly $20.00–22.00, and organic pints $30.00–36.00. California's coastal harvest is increasing. Flats of 6-ounce cups are $12.00–15.00, pints $20.00–24.00. Organic 6-ounce cups are $24.00–27.00, and pints are $30.00–34.00. Oregon and Washington harvest begins June 22.
Cucumber
Mexican crossings through Texas are down with slower late trading and lower prices. Mediums in 1 1/9-bushel cartons are $10.95–12.00, fair quality $8.00–10.00, ordinary $5.00–7.00. Otay Mesa movement is up seasonally with moderate trade. Mediums fetch $16.95–17.00, large $12.00–13.95. Georgia remains stable with lower medium prices at $14.35, fair quality $4.35–5.35. Carton 24s are $3.35–4.35.
Green bell pepper
California's Coachella Valley shows steady movement with slightly higher prices. Extra-large are $18.95–20.95, large $16.95–17.95, and irregular fair quality $12.95–14.95. Georgia is steady with a heavy supply and much lower prices. Jumbo and extra-large are $7.35–8.35, fair quality is $5.35–6.35. San Joaquin Valley harvest begins June 15.
Tomato
Florida's season is ending with insufficient supplies. Mexican crossings through Texas and Nogales are decreasing. 2-layer cartons: 4x4s are $7.37–7.95, 4x5s $7.39–7.95, 5x5s $7.13, 5x6s $6.64. Loose 25-pound cartons are $8.30–8.95. South Carolina and Florida West are starting up, with jumbo loose at $11.35, 5x6s and 6x6s at $9.50–10.35. Otay Mesa trade is slow with much lower prices. Central California's harvest is ramping up. Southeastern Arkansas harvest began June 8.
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