This update provides an overview of the current market conditions for various fresh produce items, including avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, green bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes. Market conditions, prices, and movement patterns are based on recent reports.
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Avocado
Movement from Mexico through Texas is expected to remain steady, with slow trading. Prices for conventional Hass avocados show little change, with 32s at $66.25–68.25, 36s at $65.25–67.25, and 40–48s at $60.25–62.25. Organic options remain higher, with 48s at $80.25–82.25. In California's South District, prices are mostly stable, though prices for 40s and 60s are slightly lower. Trading is slow, with 32–36s at $68.25–70.25.
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Blueberry
Movement from Georgia is expected to increase, with active trading at lower prices. Conventional flats of 12 one-pint cups range between $26.00–30.00, while organic options are higher at $44.00–46.00. Mexico's supply is steady, with flats of 12 six-ounce cups mostly priced at $18.00–20.00 and organic one-pint cups at $38.00–42.00. Movement from Florida is decreasing, and Chile and Peru imports are also declining as their seasons end.
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Cucumber
Cucumber movement from Mexico through Nogales is expected to decrease. Prices for medium sizes are slightly higher, ranging from $15.95–16.95 for 1 1/9-bushel cartons, while large sizes are $14.95–15.95. Florida's cucumber supplies are stable, with prices around $12.00 for medium sizes. In South Georgia, movement is increasing, with medium sizes mostly at $16.35–18.00.
Green bell pepper
Movement from Mexico through Nogales is expected to decline as the season ends. Prices for extra-large sizes are $14.95–16.95, while large sizes range from $12.95–14.95. California's Coachella Valley is seeing a seasonal increase in supply, with extra-large peppers priced at $21.95–23.95.
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Strawberry
Movement from Santa Maria, California, is increasing seasonally, with moderate trading. Prices for conventional flats of eight one-pound containers range from $10.00–12.00, while organic options are higher at $14.00–18.00. Similar trends are seen in Salinas-Watsonville, where prices are mostly unchanged. In Oxnard, supply is decreasing, and prices remain steady.
Tomato
Movement from Mexico through Texas is expected to decrease. Trading of larger sizes (4x4–4x5) is active, with prices mostly at $16.95–18.95. In Nogales, trading is active, and prices are higher for 4x4–4x5s at $14.95–16.95. California's supply is expected to increase, while Florida's harvest in the West and South Carolina Districts is set to begin around June 1.
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