Fresh Herb Market Summary

PHOENIX - Feb 13/06 - 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 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.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIF, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZ, MEX CROSSINGS THROUGH CALEXICO AND SAN LUIS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2006 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
 cartons bunched 30s 4.85-6.35 mostly 4.85-5.75 occasional higher and
 lower 60s 5.95-8.25 mostly 7.35-7.45 occasional higher and lower

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2005 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 5/9 bushel cartons bunched
 60s 8.75-11.85 mostly 8.85-9.85 one label 12.35 cartons bunched 30s 5.85-7.85
 mostly 5.85
---DILL: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 48S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS STEADY.
 cartons bunched 24s 8.35-9.85 mostly 8.35 48s 12.35-16.85 mostly 12.35-12.85

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

MISC HERBS
2006 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 30S LOWER 60S ABOUT STEADY. Extra
 services included. cartons bunched 30s 4.45-5.95 mostly 4.45-4.75 60s
 6.95-10.45 mostly 6.95-8.45

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