U.S. Asian Vegetable Market Summary

PHOENIX - Oct 10/08 - SNS -- U.S. domestic markets for fresh asian vegetables were reviewed by the USDA today.

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

Phone:  (602) 514-7210     Fax:  (602) 514-7215


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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.

No reports will be issued on Monday, October 13th as this office will
be closed in observance of the Columbus Day Federal holiday.
The next report will be issued on Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

	
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2008 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 30
lb cartons 7.00-11.00 mostly 8.45-9.55 occasional higher and lower WGA crates
14.00-18.75 mostly 14.00-16.55 occasional higher and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa 18.45-23.65 mostly 20.45-22.65
occasional higher and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 10.45-13.95 mostly 10.50-13.45
occasional higher and lower

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STAT News Service