Fresh Herb Market Summary

PHOENIX - Mar 6/13 - 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 SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. cartons bunched 30s 5.35-8.50 mostly 6.35-7.48 occasional
higher 60s 7.45-12.35 mostly 8.35-9.50 occasional higher

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2012 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.  Wide range
in quality. cartons bunched 30s 7.85-11.85 mostly 10.00-11.00 60s 11.85-14.85
mostly 13.00-14.00 one label 18.35

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 6.75-8.75  60s 10.75-14.75 mostly 10.75-12.75

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STAT News Service