Fresh Herb Market Summary

PHOENIX - Feb 8/10 - 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.

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

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. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.


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IMPERIAL, COACHELLA & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU CALEXICO & SAN LUIS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2010 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 60S LOWER 30S ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons bunched 30s 5.00-7.45 mostly 5.85-6.50 60s 7.45-9.75
mostly 8.25-9.45 occasional higher and lower
	
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2009 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality.
cartons bunched 30s 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.85 60s 9.50-12.85 mostly
12.00-12.85 one label 22.50
---DILL: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. cartons
bunched 24s 14.50-16.35  one label 18.50 48s   supplies in too few hands to
establish a market.
	
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
	
MISC HERBS
2010 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 5.65  60s 7.95-8.65

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STAT News Service