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Fresh Herb Market Summary

PHOENIX - Feb 4/16 - 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. 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
2015 Season
---ANISE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
24s 9.45-12.50 mostly 10.45-12.50 occasional higher
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 60S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 30S ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons bunched 30s 5.85-8.25 mostly 6.95-7.45
occasional higher 60s 8.00-10.45 mostly 9.45-10.45 occasional higher and lower
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2015 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Very wide range in price. cartons bunched 30s 9.85-12.35  occasional higher 60s
12.85-16.35 mostly 14.85-16.35 occasional higher
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2016 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 5.25-7.95  60s 7.25-12.95 mostly 7.25-10.95

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