Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Blueberries have replaced asparagus as the supplies from the various growing areas shipping blueberries peak, while supplies of asparagus are traditionally light in late summer. This list will be revisited regularly to maintain an accurate representation of the current trade situation affecting shippers of perishable commodities in North America.
The blueberries out of Michigan movement is expected to decrease slightly. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large, mostly 18.00-20.00. Some later varieties are going into C.A. storage. Quality is variable. The movement of blueberries from Oregon and Washington is expected to decrease due to unseasonably warm temperatures and smoke from wildfires in Washington. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Northwest Washington is expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids
The movement of avocado crossings from Mexico through Texas is expected to increase. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons 2-layer Hass 32-36s supplies insufficient to quote, 40s mostly 72.25-74.25, 48s mostly 60.25-62.25, 60s mostly 36.25-38.25, 70s 20.25-22.25 and 84s mostly 16.25-18.25. Extra services included. Avocado movement out of South District California is expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons 2-layer Hass 32-40s supplies insufficient to quote, 48s mostly 70.25-72.25, 60s mostly 43.25-45.25, 70s 25.25-27.25 and 84s mostly 18.25-20.25. Extra services included. Movement of avocado from Peru imports through Philadelphia and New York City area ports of entry is expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies are insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Lighter shipments are expected through the end of the week.
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Source: mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov