Fresh Herb Market Summary

PHOENIX - Nov 20/09 - 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.

	
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2009 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 5.85-7.15 mostly 5.85-6.50 occasional higher 60s 7.95-9.45
mostly 8.35-8.75 occasional higher and lower
	
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2009 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  cartons bunched 30s 7.85-9.00
mostly 7.85-8.85 occasional higher 60s 10.50-13.00  occasional higher
---DILL: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  cartons bunched 24s
11.35-12.50  occasional higher
	
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2009 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 60S SLIGHTLY HIGHER 30S ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons bunched 30s 5.65  60s 7.65-8.65

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