Fruit Terminal Market Summary

WASHINGTON - May 15/08 - SNS -- Terminal market reports for fresh fruits from across the United States were summarized today by the USDA in the attached report.

Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on 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.

Basis of Sale Definitions:

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted or sold
is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of the through land
transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping condition", and that the
buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in transit not caused by the seller
irrespective of how the shipment is billed. The buyer shall have the right of
inspection at destination before goods are paid for to determine if the product
shipped complied with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment,
subject to the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.

Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is to be
Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if delivered by
boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at such other market as is
agreed upon, free of any and all charges for transportation or protective
service. The seller assumes all risks of loss or damage in transit not caused by
the buyer.



FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 15-MAY-2008
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax: (559) 487-5199

Fresno, CA: Cloudy 70-97
Oxnard, CA: Fair 58-73
San Diego, CA: Mostly Cloudy 63-72
Fallbrook, CA: Fair 57-85
Coachella, CA: Fair 71-103
Caborca, MX: Fair 61-101
Irapuato, MX: Mostly Cloudy 57-85

CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2008 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Wide
range in prices. flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge 14.90-18.90 few 20.90
occasional higher few low as 12.90
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2008 Season
---NECTARINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Primary
Yellow Flesh Varieties: Zee Fire, Red Roy and Mayfire. cartons 2 layer tray pack
Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 54-56s 25.05-28.05 occasional higher 60-64s
24.05-26.05 occasional higher 70-72s 21.05-22.05 25 lb cartons loose Various
Yellow Flesh Varieties 70-72 sz 21.05-23.05 occasional higher and lower 80-84
sz 19.05-20.05 occasional lower
---PEACHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
Primary Yellow Flesh Varieties: Super Rich and Queencrest. cartons 2 layer
tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 48-50s 22.05-24.05 54-56s 18.05-20.05
occasional higher 60-64s 15.05-17.05 occasional higher 25 lb cartons loose
Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 60-64 sz 17.05-20.05 occasional higher and lower
70-72 sz 15.05-16.05 80-84 sz 8.05-10.05 occasional higher Primary White Flesh
Varieties: Snow Angel and Spring Snow. carton 2 layer tray pack Various White
Flesh Varieties 54-56s 20.05-21.95 60-64s 15.95-17.05 25 lb cartons loose Various
White Flesh Varieties 70-72 sz 15.95-16.05 occasional higher 80-84 sz 11.05-13.95

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2007 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD AT LOWER PRICES, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
LOWER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Prices include
some 1/2 dry pint containers. flats 12 5.6-oz cups with lids Blackberries
10.00-12.00 few 13.00-14.00 occasional higher and lower
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 5.6-oz cups with lids red 16.00-18.00
occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---AVOCADOS: SUPPLY 32S, 36S, AND 40S FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 35.25-37.25 mostly
36.25 fair quality lower 36s 35.25-37.25 mostly 36.25 fair quality lower
40s 36.25-38.25 mostly 36.25-37.25 occasional lower fair quality lower
48s 34.25-36.25 fair quality lower 60s 29.25-31.25 occasional lower fair
quality lower 70s 23.25-25.25 occasional lower fair quality lower 84s 15.25-17.25
occasional higher and lower fair quality lower

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2007 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids sml-med
7.90-8.90 occasional higher and lower flats 4 2-lb containers with lids
sml-med 7.90-8.90 occasional higher and lower

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2008 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling.
Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids red 16.00-18.00 occasional
higher
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets med-lge 11.90-12.90 few
high as 14.90 flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 9.90-10.90 occasional
higher few including previous commitments low as 8.90 flats 4 2-lb containers
with lids med-lge 9.90-10.90 occasional higher few including previous commitments
low as 8.90 ORGANIC flats 12 8-oz containers with lids med-lge 13.00-14.90
occasional higher flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 14.00-16.90 occasional
higher and lower

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2008 Season
---APRICOTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET CARTONS TWO LAYER TRAY PACK EARLICOT
AND POPPYCOT 88S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
2 layer tray pack Earlicot U.S. One 88s 15.05-16.05 occasional higher 70-72s
20.95-22.05 occasional higher 80-84s 17.95-20.05 occasional higher Poppycot
U.S. One 88s 15.05-16.05 occasional higher 70-72s 20.95-22.05 occasional
higher 80-84s 17.95-20.05 occasional higher cartons 3 layer tray pack Poppycot
U.S. One 162s 20.05-22.05 168s 18.05-20.05 24 lb cartons loose Earlicot U.S.
One #8 21.05-22.05 #10 17.95-18.05 #12 15.95-16.05 Poppycot U.S. One #8 21.05-22.05
#10 17.95-18.05 #12 15.95-16.05
---CHERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling and palletization
extra. Wide range in prices according to quality. 18 lb cartons Brooks 9 1/2
row sz 55.00-60.00 occasional higher 10 row sz 50.00-55.00 occasional higher
and lower 10 1/2 row sz 45.00-50.00 occasional higher and lower 11 row sz
40.00-45.00 occasional higher and lower 11 1/2 row sz 35.00-40.00 occasional
higher and lower 12 row sz 30.00-35.00 mostly 30.00 occasional higher and lower

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2008 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets
med-lge 10.90-12.90 occasional higher and lower flats 8 1-lb containers with
lids med-lge 8.90-10.90 few 10.00-10.90 occasional higher and lower flats
4 2-lb containers with lids med-lge 8.90-9.90 few 10.00-10.90 occasional higher
and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 14.00-16.00
occasional higher and lower

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2008 Season
---AVOCADOS: SUPPLY 32S, 36S, AND 40S LIGHT. DEMAND 60S, 70S, AND 84S FAIRLY
LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 39.25-40.25 occasional lower fr qual 29.25-31.25 occasional
higher and lower 36s 39.25-40.25 occasional lower fr qual 29.25-31.25 occasional
higher 40s 39.25-40.25 mostly 40.25 occasional higher and lower fr qual 29.25-
31.25 occasional higher and lower 48s 37.25-38.25 occasional lower fr qual
29.25-31.25 occasional higher and lower 60s 25.25-27.25 mostly 26.25-27.25 fr
qual 23.25-24.25 70s 19.25-21.25 occasional higher fr qual 17.25-19.25 84s 12.25-14.25 occasional higher fr qual 9.25-10.25



MH_FV111
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 15-MAY-2008
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Phone: (305) 373-2955 Fax: (305) 373-3562

Linhares, Brazil Chance of Rain 64-82F (18-28C)
Guapiles, Costa Rica Scattered Thunderstorms 68-84F (20-29C)
Huehuetenango, Guatemala Chance of Rain 55-87F (13-31C)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Scattered Clouds 77-100F (25-38C)
Ica, Peru Scattered Clouds 59-78F (15-26C)
Lima, Peru Scattered Clouds 60-68F (16-20C)
Miami, FL Partly Cloudy 74-83F (23-28C)
Philadelphia, PA Partly Cloudy 54-74F (12-23C)
Newark, NJ Chance of Rain 56-72F (13-22C)
Long Beach, CA Clear 63-83F (17-28C)

CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2008 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Costa Rica, Guatemala and
Panama. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 one label 12.00-13.00 6s
10.00-11.00 one label 12.00-13.00 7s 10.00-11.00 one label 12.00-13.00 8s
9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 occas lower

CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2007 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Honduras 1/2 cartons 9s 8.85-10.85 mostly 8.85-9.85 occas lower 12s 8.85-10.85
mostly 8.85-9.85 occas lower 15s 8.85-10.85 mostly 8.85-9.85 occas lower 18s
8.85
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Guatemala, Honduras, Panama 2/3
cartons 5s 7.85-9.85 mostly 7.85-8.85 occas higher and lower 6s 7.85-9.85
mostly 7.85-8.85 occas higher and lower 8s 7.85-9.85 mostly 7.85-8.85 occas
higher and lower
BERRIES
2008 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Guatemala flats 12 6-oz cups
with lids Blackberries med 9.00-10.00 occas higher and lower
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2008 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET.
2008 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Belize, Guatemala and Panama 30-35 lb
cartons Maradol Type 7s 17.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occas higher and lower
8s 17.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occas higher and lower 9s 17.00-21.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 occas higher and lower 10s 17.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occas
higher and lower 11s 17.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occas higher and lower 12s
17.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occas higher and lower
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama.
cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas higher 6s
9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas higher 7s 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 one
label 11.00 8s 8.00-9.50

CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2008 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CARTONS 8S LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama. Extra services extra. cartons 1 layer golden
ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 6s 10.00-11.00 7s 10.00-11.00 8s 8.00-9.00



OR_FV110
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 15-MAY-2008
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Phone: (407) 277-0013 Fax: (407) 277-8706

Homestead, FL Partly Cloudy 70-86F
Immokalee, FL Fair 66-89F
Lakeland, FL Clear 72-90F
Orlando, FL Fair 72-87F

CENTRAL & NORTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2008 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing
and precooling. flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge 12.00-14.50 mostly
12.00-14.00 occasional higher occasional low as 10.50

FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2008 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 24 inch bins Athena 110s 180.00-225.00 mostly 190.00-200.00 120s
200.00-225.00 few 180.00-185.00 130s 200.00-225.00 few 180.00-185.00 140s
170.00-180.00 occasional higher & lower 180s 165.00-185.00 mostly
165.00-175.00 few lower
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET RED FLESH SEEDLESS 60 COUNT AND SEEDED
SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. 24 inch bins per cwt Red Flesh Seeded
Type 35s 16.00-17.00 occas higher and lower 45s 15.00-16.00 Red Flesh
Seedless Type 35s 20.00-21.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher and lower 45s
21.00-22.00 mostly 22.00 occas higher previous commitments 20.00 60s
18.00-19.00 occas higher



OR_FV111
ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 15-MAY-2008
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Phone: (407) 277-0013 Fax: (407) 277-8706

Philadelphia, PA Mostly Cloudy 55-76F ( 13- 24C)
Wilmington, DE Partly Cloudy 56-75F ( 13- 24C)
Elizabeth, NJ Cloudy 55-70F ( 13- 21C)
Long Beach, CA Sunny 59-83F ( 15- 28C)
Los Angeles, CA Sunny 63-85F ( 17- 29C)
Miami, FL Partly Cloudy 73-83F ( 23- 28C)
Santiago, Chile Mist 40-72F ( 4- 22C)
Valparaiso, Chile Haze 37-75F ( 3- 24C)
Buenos Aires, Argentina Sunny 56-76F ( 13- 24C)

ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2008 Season
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped Packham
Triumph 70 sz 28.00-30.00 80 sz 28.00-30.00 90 sz 28.00-30.00 100 sz
26.00-28.00 Bosc 70 sz 28.00-30.00 80 sz 28.00-30.00 90 sz 27.00-29.00 100
sz 25.00-27.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 lb containers bagged Thompson
Seedless few good offerings, most shipped consigned Crimson Seedless exlge
14.00-16.00 lge 10.00-12.00 med 8.00-10.00 Red Globe exlge 14.00-16.00
mostly 14.00 occasional lower lge 10.00-12.00 med 8.00-10.00
2008 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons tray pack Royal Gala 70s
28.00-30.00 80s 28.00-30.00 90s 26.00-28.00 100s 24.00-26.00
---FRUITS OTHER: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A
MARKET. LAST REPORT.
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers
loose Hayward 25 sz 18.00-20.00 27 sz 18.00-20.00 30 sz 16.00-18.00 33 sz
16.00-18.00 36 sz 16.00-18.00 39 sz 14.00-16.00 mostly 16.00 42 sz
14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 few 12.00 45 sz 12.00-14.00
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped Packham
Triumph 70 sz 26.00-28.00 mostly 28.00 80 sz 26.00-28.00 mostly 28.00 90 sz
26.00-28.00 100 sz 24.00-26.00 mostly 26.00 110 sz 20.00-24.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 lb containers bagged Thompson
Seedless few good offierings, most shipped consigned Crimson Seedless exlge
14.00-16.00 lge 10.00-12.00 med 8.00-10.00 Red Globe exlge 14.00-16.00
mostly 14.00 occasional lower lge 10.00-12.00 med 8.00-10.00
2008 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons tray pack Fuji 70s
30.00-32.00 80s 30.00-32.00 90s 30.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 some 28.00 100s
26.00-28.00 Granny Smith 70s 26.00-28.00 80s 26.00-28.00 90s 24.00-26.00
Royal Gala 70s 28.00-30.00 80s 28.00-30.00 90s 26.00-28.00 100s 24.00-26.00
110s 18.00-20.00 Braeburn 70s 24.00-26.00 80s 24.00-26.00 90s 24.00-26.00
100s 22.00-24.00 110s 20.00-22.00 cartons 12 3-lb film bags Granny Smith 2
1/2" min 20.00-22.00 Royal Gala 2 1/2" min 20.00-22.00
---FRUITS OTHER: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A
MARKET. LAST REPORT.
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers
loose Hayward 25 sz 18.00-20.00 27 sz 18.00-20.00 30 sz 16.00-18.00 33 sz
16.00-18.00 36 sz 16.00-18.00 39 sz 14.00-16.00 mostly 16.00 42 sz
14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 some 12.00 45 sz 12.00-14.00
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped Bartlett 70
sz 30.00-32.00 80 sz 30.00-32.00 Packham Triumph 70 sz 26.00-28.00 80 sz
26.00-28.00 90 sz 26.00-28.00 100 sz 24.00-26.00 Bosc 70 sz 28.00-30.00
some 32.00 80 sz 28.00-30.00 some 32.00 90 sz 28.00-30.00 100 sz 26.00-28.00



BR_FV110
BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 15-MAY-2008
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Phone: (269) 925-3270 Fax: (269) 925-3272

Benton Harbor, MI. Overcast 38-62
Grand Rapids, MI. Overcast 38-62
Newburgh, NY. Overcast 54-66

HUDSON VALLEY NEW YORK
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes some Western & Central
New York, and Champlain Valley Apples. cartons cell pack Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy
80s 27.00-30.00 occasional higher and lower 100s 25.00-29.00 mostly
27.00-28.00 few best color 30.00, occasional lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 100s
22.00-25.00 few higher and lower cartons 12 3-lb film bags Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy
2 1/2" min 17.00-18.00 few 20.00, occasional 16.00 Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2"
min 16.00-17.00 few higher and lower

MICHIGAN
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---APPLES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 15.00-16.00 occasional higher and lower



YA_FV110
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 15-MAY-2008
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Phone:  (509) 575-8903     Fax:  (509) 575-5648
http://marketnews.usda.gov/portal/fv

Wenatchee, WA Clear 53-84
Yakima, WA Clear 56-84
	
YAKIMA VALLEY & WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE
cartons tray pack Red Delicious WAExFcy 72s 18.00-20.00  few higher fineappear
20.00-22.00  few higher 80s 18.00-20.00  few higher fineappear 20.00-22.00  few
higher 88s 18.00-20.00  few higher fineappear 20.00-22.00  few higher 100s
18.00-20.00  few higher fineappear 20.00-22.00  few higher 113s 18.00-20.00
few higher fineappear 20.00-22.00  few higher 125s 18.00-20.00  few higher
fineappear 20.00-22.00  few higher Golden Delicious WAExFcy 72s 20.00-21.00
few lower fineappear 24.00-26.00  few higher & lower 80s 20.00-21.00  few lower
fineappear 24.00-26.00  few higher & lower 88s 20.00-21.00  few lower
fineappear 22.00-24.00   few higher & lower 100s 18.00-20.00  few higher &
lower fineappear 20.00-22.00  few higher & lower 113s 16.00-18.00  few higher
fineappear 18.00-20.00  occasional higher & lower 125s 16.00-18.00  few higher
fineappear 18.00-20.00  occasional higher & lower Fuji WAExFcy 72s 26.00  few
higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00  few higher & lower 80s 26.00  few higher
& lower fineappear 28.00-30.00  few higher & lower 88s 24.00-26.00  few higher
& lower fineappear 28.00-30.00  few higher & lower 100s 20.00  few higher &
lower fineappear 22.00-24.00  few higher 113s 18.00  few higher & lower
fineappear 18.00-20.00  few lower 125s 16.00-18.00  few higher fineappear
18.00-20.00  few lower Granny Smith WAExFcy 72s 18.00-20.00  few lower
fineappear 24.00-26.00  occasional higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00  few higher &
lower fineappear 24.00-26.00  occasional higher & lower 88s 18.00-20.00  few
higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00  occasional higher & lower 100s
18.00-20.00  fineappear 20.00-22.00  few higher & lower 113s 18.00-20.00
fineappear 20.00-22.00  few higher & lower 125s 18.00-20.00  Gala WAExFcy 72s
26.00-28.00  few higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00  occasional higher &
lower 80s 26.00-28.00  few higher fineappear 28.00-30.00  occasional higher &
lower 88s 26.00-28.00  few higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00  few lower
occasional higher 100s 20.00  few higher & lower fineappear 22.00  few higher &
lower 113s 18.00  few higher & lower fineappear 20.00  few higher & lower 125s
16.00-18.00  occasional higher & lower fineappear 18.00-20.00  few higher &
lower Braeburn WAExFcy 72s 18.00-20.00  few higher & lower fineappear
22.00-24.00  occasional lower 80s 18.00-20.00  few higher & lower fineappear
22.00-24.00  occasional lower 88s 18.00-20.00  few higher & lower fineappear
22.00-24.00  occasional lower 100s 16.00-18.00  fineappear 18.00-20.00  few
higher & lower cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min
18.00-20.00  ORGANIC cartons tray pack Red Delicious WAExFcy 80s 30.00-32.00
few higher 88s 30.00-32.00  few higher
---PEARS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE 4/5
bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S. One 70s 20.00-22.00  occasional higher &
lower 80s 20.00-22.00  occasional higher & lower 90s 20.00-22.00  occasional
higher & lower 100s 19.00-20.00  few higher & lower 110s 17.00-19.00
occasional higher & lower 120s 17.00-19.00  occasional lower 135s 15.00-17.00
occasional lower 150s 14.00-16.00  occasional lower WAFcy 70s 16.00-18.00  80s
16.00-18.00  90s 16.00-18.00  100s 16.00-18.00  110s 15.00-17.00  few lower
120s 15.00-17.00  few lower 135s 14.00-15.00  occasional lower



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PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 15-MAY-2008
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Phone:  (602) 514-7210     Fax:  (602) 514-7215

Blythe,           CA: Fair 72-100
El Centro,        CA: Fair 71-100
Fresno,           CA: Cloudy 70-97
Oxnard,           CA: Fair 58-73
Salinas,          CA: Fair 55-83
Santa Maria,      CA: Fair 51-83
San Antonio,      TX: Mostly Cloudy 66-83
McAllen,          TX: Mostly Cloudy 75-97
Phoenix,          AZ: Mostly Cloudy 71-91
Yuma,             AZ: Mostly Cloudy 73-102
Veracruz, Ver     MX: Partly Cloudy 78-95
Guadalajara, Jal. MX: Mostly Cloudy 58-81
Villahermosa,Tab. MX: Partly Cloudy 77-101
Culiacan, Sin.    MX: Partly Cloudy 64-93
Morelia, Mich.    MX: Mostly Cloudy 55-85
	
IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MELONS
2008 Season
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND SEEDLESS 35 AND 45 COUNT GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
SEEDLESS 60 COUNT SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Prices also represent Western Arizona. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded
Type approx 35 count .14-.16 mostly .14-.15 approx 45 count .14-.16 mostly
.14-.15 occasional lower Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .15-.16  few
high as .18, occasional lower approx 45 count .15-.16  few high as .18,
occasional lower approx 60 count .13-.14  few high as .16, occasional lower
	
IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MELONS
2008 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. 1/2
cartons 9s 10.95-12.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 12s 10.95-12.95 mostly 11.95-12.95
oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.95
	
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MELONS
2008 Season
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  24 inch bins per lb Red
Flesh Seeded Type approx 35 count .18-.20  occasional lower approx 45 count
.18-.20  occasional lower Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .20-.22
mostly .22 few .24 approx 45 count .22-.24 mostly .22 few .20 approx 60 count
.20-.22 mostly .20 occasional lower
	
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MELONS
2007 Season
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons Red Flesh
Seedless Miniature 6s 7.25-8.95  occasional higher 8s 7.25-8.95  occasional
higher 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 35 count .12-.14 mostly
.14 Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 45 count .12-.14  occasional higher approx
55 count .12-.14 mostly .12 occasional higher approx 60 count .10-.12
occasional higher/lower 75-80s .08-.10 mostly .08 ORGANIC cartons per lb Red
Flesh Seedless Type 4s .25  5s .25  6s .25
2008 Season
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. 2/3 cartons
4s 4.00-4.45  occasional higher 5s 4.35-5.35 mostly 4.35-5.00 occasional
higher/lower 6s 4.35-5.35 mostly 4.35-5.00 occasional higher/lower 8s 4.00-4.50
mostly 4.00-4.35 occasional higher 9s 3.00-4.00  occasional higher
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2008 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND PERLETTE LIGHT, FLAME SEEDLESS MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra
services included.  A few Perlettes were booked with price to be established
later. 18 lb lugs bagged Perlette U.S. One lge 22.05-24.95 mostly 22.05-22.95
few best higher med-lge 17.10-20.95 mostly 18.10-20.95 few best higher Flame
Seedless U.S. One lge 24.05-26.95  few lower med-lge 20.95-24.95 mostly
24.05-24.95 occasional higher
---MANGOES: DEMAND TOMMY ATKINS GOOD,  ATAULFO  LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins 6s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 7s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00
8s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 9s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 10s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00 12s
6.00-6.25 mostly 6.00 14s 5.00-6.00  Ataulfo 12s 9.00  14s 8.25  16s 7.75  18s
6.75  20s 5.25-5.50  22s 5.00-5.25  ORGANIC cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins 8s
7.85  10s 8.85  12s 8.85  Ataulfo 12s 12.85  14s 12.85  16s 12.85
	
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---LIMES: DEMAND VERY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Some sales booked open with
price to be established at a later date. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons
Seedless Type   110s 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few low as 5.00 150s
7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 few low as 5.00 175s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 few
low as 5.00 200s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 occasional lower 230s 5.00-6.00
mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional lower 250s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occasional
higher
MELONS
2007 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY SEEDED LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  24
inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 35 count .18-.20  occasional
lower approx 45 count .18-.20  occasional lower Red Flesh Seedless Type approx
35 count .20-.22 mostly .22 few .24 approx 45 count .22-.24 mostly .22 few .20
approx 60 count .20-.22 mostly .20 occasional lower
NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND 8S MODERATE, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range
in appearance. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few
8.50 6s 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few 8.50 7s 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00
few 8.50 8s 8.50-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.50 few 8.00
2008 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND ATAULFO MODERATE, TOMMY ATKINS AND HADEN 6-10S VERY GOOD,
OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons 1 layer Haden 6s 5.00-6.00
mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional higher 7s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional
higher 8s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional higher 9s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 occasional higher 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional higher
12s 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 occasional higher 14s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 few
5.50 16s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occasional higher Tommy Atkins 6s 5.00-6.00
mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional higher 7s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional
higher 8s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional higher 9s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 occasional higher 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occasional higher
12s 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 occasional higher 14s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 few
5.50 16s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occasional higher Ataulfo   12s 8.00-9.00
mostly 8.00-8.50 few 7.50 14s 7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00 few low as 6.75 16s
6.50-7.50 mostly 7.00 few 6.00 18s 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 20s 4.50-5.50
mostly 4.75-5.25 22s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 24s 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00
occasional higher
	
SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
CITRUS FRUITS
2007 Season
---LEMONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SHIPPERS FIRST GRADE 95S AND CHOICE 95-165S
SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in prices. 7/10 bushel cartons
Shprs 1st Grade 75s 33.33-37.34 mostly 34.33-36.84 95s 38.33-42.34 mostly
39.33-41.84 115s 37.33-40.35 mostly 38.33-40.35 140s 35.33-37.35 mostly
36.33-37.35 165s 35.33-38.35 mostly 36.33-38.35 200s 33.33-35.35  235s
22.33-29.35 mostly 24.33-28.34 few lower Shprs Choice 75s 24.33-26.84 mostly
24.33-26.35 95s 30.33-33.84 mostly 31.33-33.35 115s 30.33-33.84 mostly
31.33-33.35 140s 31.33-34.35 mostly 32.33-34.35 165s 33.33-36.85  200s
30.33-34.34 mostly 31.33-34.34 235s 20.33-24.85 mostly 20.33-23.35 few lower
Uncl (Standard) 95s 22.33-25.35 mostly 23.33-25.35 few lower 115s 22.33-25.35
mostly 23.33-25.35 few lower 140s 20.33-25.35 mostly 23.33-25.35 few lower 165s
20.33-25.35 mostly 21.33-24.35 200s 19.33-23.35 mostly 19.33-22.35 ORGANIC 7/10
bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 38.30-40.30  95s 39.30-41.30  115s
39.30-41.30  140s 35.30-38.30  Shprs Choice 75s 24.30-32.30  95s 28.30-32.30
115s 28.30-32.30  140s 26.30-30.30 mostly 28.30-30.30
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price and
quality. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 12.33-15.35 mostly
13.33-14.35 few higher 56s 12.33-15.35 mostly 13.33-15.35 few higher 72s
11.33-14.35 mostly 12.33-14.35 few 15.35 88s 9.33-12.35 mostly 10.33-12.35 few
higher 113s 9.33-10.85 mostly 9.33-10.35 138s 8.33-9.35  Shprs Choice 48s
8.33-9.35  few lower 56s 8.33-9.35  few lower 72s 8.33-9.35  few lower 88s
8.33-9.35  few lower 113s 7.83-8.35  occasional higher/lower 138s 7.33-8.35
Lane Shprs 1st Grade 48s 14.33-17.35 mostly 15.33-17.35 few higher 56s
15.33-18.35 mostly 15.33-17.35 few higher 72s 14.33-17.35 mostly 14.33-16.35
few higher/lower 88s 14.33-17.35 mostly 14.33-16.35 few higher/lower Shprs
Choice 48s 9.33-11.35  56s 9.33-11.35  72s 9.33-11.35  88s 9.33-11.35
2008 Season
---ORANGES: SUPPLY SHIPPERS FIRST GRADE AND CHOICE 48-72S FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND
MODERATE.  7/10 bushel cartons Valencia Shprs 1st Grade 48s 11.33-13.85 mostly
12.33-13.35 56s 11.33-13.85 mostly 12.33-13.35 72s 11.33-13.34 mostly
11.33-12.35 88s 9.33-10.35  113s 8.33-9.35  138s 7.33-7.85  Shprs Choice 48s
7.83-8.85  few lower 56s 7.83-8.85  few lower 72s 7.83-8.85  few lower 88s
7.33-8.84 mostly 7.33-8.35 113s 7.33-8.34  138s 6.83-7.35  FIRST REPORT for
Valencia variety oranges.

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