Fresh Herb Market Summary

PHOENIX - Mar 26/08 - SNS -- U.S. domestic markets for fresh herbs were reviewed by the USDA today, with reporters focussing on products such as cilantro and dill.

Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

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Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers of product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported.

	
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIF, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZ, MEX CROSSINGS
THROUGH CALEXICO AND SAN LUIS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2008 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched 30s 4.85-7.00 mostly 5.45-6.00 60s 6.50-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.45
	
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2007 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  4/5 bushel crates bunched 60s
12.95  few best 14.95 With Root 30s 13.95
	
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2008 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 4.65-5.65 mostly 4.65 60s 6.65-7.65 mostly 7.65

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STAT News Service