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1 NATIONAL FOB REVIEW United States Agricultural Marketing Service 2202 Monterey St. Suite 104-F Department of Specialty Crops Program Fresno, CA Agriculture Market News Division Phone: FAX: Volume XXI - Number 1 Tuesday, January 02, 2018 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. Basis of Sale Definitions: Sales F.O.B. - This means that the product quoted or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of the through land transportation at shipping point, in suitable shipping condition, and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions. Delivered Sales, - This means that the product is to be delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer. BERRIES CENTRAL FLORIDA STRAWBERRIES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. Includes palletizing and precooling. Very few new sales reported. Most current shipments from previous commitments or prebooked sales. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med previous commitments ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med mostly few higher occas lower CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA Sales F.O.B. - Prices in U.S. Dollars BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CONVENTIONAL SLIGHTLY LOWER, ORGANIC ABOUT STEADY. Movement mostly via boat. Many sales from prior committments. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge mostly flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge few low as ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge few prior committments low as CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI AREA Sales F.O.B. - Prices in U.S. Dollars BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Movement via boat, few air. Many shipments from prior committments. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge occasional prior committments low as flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge occasional prior committments low as ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge occasional higher and lower CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Sales F.O.B. - Prices in U.S. Dollars BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Movement via boat. Many shipments from prior committments. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge few flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge few lower ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge few 28.00, occasional higher and lower OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND ORGANIC MODERATE, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ORGANIC SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med mostly occasional higher ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med mostly few occasional higher SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND ORGANIC MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ORGANIC ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality and condition. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med mostly few including previous commiments occasional higher ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med mostly occasional higher and lower MEXICO CROSSINGS THRU AZ, CALIFORNIA & TX BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids mostly MISC BERRIES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality and condition. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries mostly few including previous commitments occasional higher and lower RASPBERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality and condition. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red mostly few including previous commitments occasional higher and lower MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST VERY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality and condition. Most present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med mostly few including previous commitments occasional higher

2 National FOB Review Volume XXI - Number 1 PAGE 2 Tuesday, January 02, 2018 CITRUS FRUITS MOROCCO IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA Sales F.O.B. - Prices in U.S. Dollars CLEMENTINES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Repacked en-route. flat cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 20 sz mostly sz mostly sz mostly SPAIN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA Sales F.O.B. - Prices in U.S. Dollars CLEMENTINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Repacked en-route. flat cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 20 sz mostly sz mostly sz mostly CENTRAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA LEMONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly s s mostly s mostly Shprs Choice 75s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly s s mostly s mostly ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 95s occasional lower 115s occasional lower 140s occasional lower ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 40s occasional higher 48s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly Shprs Choice 40s mostly occasional higher 48s mostly occasional higher 56s mostly occasional higher 72s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 56s s s LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS GRAPEFRUIT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 7/10 bushel cartons Marked Rio Star Texas Fancy 23s s s s s s s Texas Choice 23s s s s s s s ORANGES: SUPPLY NAVELS LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel U.S. Combination 48s s s s one label s one label s one label s one label Texas Choice 48s s mostly s mostly s one label s one label s one label s one label Early Varieties U.S. Combination 48s s occasional higher 64s occasional higher 72s one label s one label s one label s one label Texas Choice 48s s mostly s mostly s label s label s label s label MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA GRAPEFRUIT: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 7/10 bushel cartons Flame No Grade Marks 27s s s s ORANGES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. 7/10 bushel cartons Early Varieties No Grade Marks 72s mostly one label s mostly one label s mostly one label s MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS LIMES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 250S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price, quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s mostly occasional higher 150s mostly occasional lower 175s mostly few s mostly few s mostly occasional higher 250s mostly MELONS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA HONEYDEWS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly few 7.00 occasional higher 6s mostly few 6.35 occasional higher 8s mostly few 5.35 occasional higher WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MINIATURE 9S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in price, quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s mostly few s few s mostly few per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s mostly.46 occasional higher 5s mostly.46 occasional higher 6s mostly.44 occasional higher MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS WATERMELONS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s mostly occasional higher 5s mostly occasional higher 6s mostly inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count mostly approx 45 count mostly approx 60 count mostly

3 National FOB Review Volume XXI - Number 1 PAGE 3 Tuesday, January 02, 2018 CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 6S & 9S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; 12S ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA 1/2 cartons 9s mostly s mostly oversized 1/2 cartons 6s (5 size) mostly s (6 size) mostly HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA 2/3 cartons 5s occas higher 6s mostly s oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) mostly WATERMELONS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA cartons Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s s s flat cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s occas lower 8s occas lower 9s mostly occas lower NON-CITRUS FRUITS YAKIMA VALLEY & WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Prices include palletizing and cooling. Wide range in prices. cartons tray pack Red Delicious WAExFcy 72s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear few occ hgr 80s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear few occ hgr 88s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear occ hgr 100s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear few s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear mostly occ hgr 125s mostly occ hgr Golden Delicious WAExFcy 72s mostly fineappear occ hgr 80s mostly fineappear mostly s mostly fineappear mostly s mostly fineappear mostly occ hgr 113s mostly fineappear mostly occ hgr 125s fineappear occ hgr Fuji WAExFcy 72s mostly fineappear occ hgr 80s mostly fineappear mostly s mostly fineappear mostly occ hgr 100s mostly fineappear mostly occ hgr 113s mostly fineappear mostly occ hgr Granny Smith WAExFcy 72s mostly occ lwr fineappear mostly occ hgr 80s mostly occ lwr fineappear mostly occ hgr 88s mostly occ lwr fineappear mostly occ hgr 100s mostly occ lwr fineappear occ hgr 113s occ lwr fineappear mostly occ hgr 125s mostly occ lwr fineappear occ hgr Gala WAExFcy 56s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear mostly occ hgr 64s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear mostly occ hgr 72s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear few occ hgr 80s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear mostly few occ hgr 88s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear mostly occ hgr/lwr 100s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear mostly s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear mostly s mostly occ hgr/lwr fineappear occ hgr Honeycrisp WAExFcy 72s fineappear mostly occ hgr 80s fineappear mostly occ hgr 88s fineappear mostly few s fineappear mostly occ hgr cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly occ hgr/lwr 2 1/4" min mostly occ hgr/lwr Golden Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly occ hgr/lwr 2 1/4" min occ hgr/lwr Fuji WAExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly occ hgr 2 1/4" min mostly Granny Smith WAExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly occ hgr 2 1/4" min mostly Gala WAExFcy 2 1/2" min occ hgr/lwr 2 1/4" min mostly occ hgr/lwr ORGANIC cartons tray pack Gala WAExFcy 80s mostly occ hgr/lwr 88s mostly occ hgr/lwr 100s mostly occ hgr/lwr 113s mostly occ hgr cartons 12 3-lb film bags Gala WAExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly occ hgr 2 1/4" min PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Prices include palletizing and cooling. Wide range in prices. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped Bartlett U.S. One 70s mostly occ hgr 80s mostly occ hgr 90s mostly occ hgr 100s mostly occ hgr 110s mostly occ hgr 120s mostly occ hgr/lwr D'Anjou U.S. One 70s mostly s mostly s mostly few s mostly occ hgr 110s mostly occ hgr 120s mostly occ hgr Bosc U.S. One 70s mostly occ hgr 80s mostly occ hgr 90s mostly occ hgr 100s mostly occ hgr/lwr 110s mostly occ hgr/lwr 120s mostly occ hgr/lwr APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (VA, WV, MD, PA) APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 72s mostly occas higher 80s mostly occas higher 88s mostly occas higher 100s mostly s mostly s mostly U.S. Fcy 72s occas higher and lower 80s occas higher and lower 88s occas higher and lower 100s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 72s mostly s mostly s mostly s s s U.S. Fcy 80s mostly s mostly s occas higher 113s s s Fuji U.S. ExFcy 72s mostly s mostly s mostly s Granny Smith U.S. ExFcy 80s mostly occas higher and lower 88s mostly occas higher and lower 100s U.S. Fcy 80s mostly s mostly s s s s Gala U.S. ExFcy 72s s s s s s U.S. Fcy 113s s s Red Rome U.S. ExFcy 72s s s s Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 72s s s U.S. Fcy 100s s s s Empire U.S. ExFcy 72s s s Red Stayman U.S. ExFcy 72s occas s occas s occas Cortland U.S. ExFcy

4 National FOB Review Volume XXI - Number 1 PAGE 4 Tuesday, January 02, s s s cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly occas higher Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min Granny Smith U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min few Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Red Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min occas Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min Red Stayman U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min Cortland U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min Pink Lady/Cripps Pink U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min MICHIGAN APPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 88s few s occas lower Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 88s mostly occas lower 125s Fuji U.S. ExFcy 88s few high as and low as Gala U.S. ExFcy 88s mostly few lower 125s Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 88s mostly occas lower Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 88s occas higher Honeycrisp U.S. ExFcy 64s mostly few low as s mostly few lowas Law Rome U.S. ExFcy 80s cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly few low as Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly few Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly few lower Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min occas lower Jonathan U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min Honeycrisp U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Law Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min NEW YORK APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Truck shortage and cold weather curtails movement. Red Delicious Cartons Tray Pack U.S. ExFcy 72s occasional higher and lower 80s occasional higher and lower 88s occasional higher and lower Golden Delicious Cartons Tray Pack U.S. ExFcy 72s s s Fuji Cartons Tray Pack U.S. ExFcy 72s mostly s mostly s mostly Gala Cartons Tray Pack U.S. ExFcy 72s mostly few lower 80s mostly few lower 88s mostly few lower McIntosh Cartons Tray Pack U.S. ExFcy 72s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly Empire Cartons Tray Pack U.S. ExFcy 72s mostly occasional lower 80s mostly occasional lower 88s mostly occasional lower Cortland Cartons Tray Pack U.S. ExFcy 64s mostly occasional lower 72s mostly occasional lower 80s mostly occasional lower 88s mostly occasional lower Macoun Cartons Tray Pack U.S. ExFcy 72s mostly few higher 80s mostly few higher 88s mostly few higher Cartons 12 3-lb Film Bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly McIntosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Cortland U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly Macoun U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min mostly CENTRAL & NORTHERN DISTRICTS CALIFORNIA KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Precooling and palletization included. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers loose Hayward 27 sz mostly sz mostly sz mostly sz mostly sz mostly occasional higher 42 sz mostly occasional low as sz mostly occasional KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA GRAPES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 19 lb containers bagged Crimson Seedless lge-exlge supplies insufficient to quote Autumn King lgeexlge mostly few high as med-lge occasional higher MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS AVOCADOS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s mostly occasional higher and lower 36s mostly occasional higher and lower 40s mostly occasional lower 48s mostly occasional lower 60s mostly s mostly s mostly occasional higher and lower CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Sales F.O.B. - Prices in U.S. Dollars CHERRIES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 5 kg cartons bagged Bing exjbo mostly jbo mostly xlge mostly Santina exjbo mostly jbo mostly xlge mostly GRAPES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FLAME SEEDLESS MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET FLAME SEEDLESS HIGHER, OTHERS STEADY. 18 lb containers bagged White Seedless Type exlge mostly occasional higher lge occasional higher med-lge Flame Seedless exlge mostly lge mostly medlge NECTARINES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 40s mostly occasional higher 50s occasional higher 10 kg containers loose Various Yellow Flesh Varieties sz PEACHES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 40s mostly s mostly occasional higher 10 kg containers loose Various Yellow Flesh Varieties sz mostly ITALY IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA Sales F.O.B. - Prices in U.S. Dollars KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers loose Hayward 25s mostly s s mostly 20.00

5 National FOB Review Volume XXI - Number 1 PAGE 5 Tuesday, January 02, s s s mostly s mostly PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA Sales F.O.B. - Prices in U.S. Dollars GRAPES: DEMAND SUGRAONES LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET FLAME SEEDLESS AND CRIMSONS HIGHER, OTHERS STEADY. 18 lb containers bagged Sugraone exlge occasional higher lge occasional higher Flame Seedless exlge mostly lge mostly occasional higher Crimson Seedless exlge mostly lge mostly occasional higher Red Globe exlge lge MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS PAPAYA: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions lb cartons Tainung mostly lb cartons Maradol Type mostly PINEAPPLES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s mostly s mostly s mostly s mostly BRAZIL IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Brazil by Air and Boat. 3.5 kg containers Solo Type Golden 8s mostly s mostly occas higher 10s mostly occas higher 12s mostly occas higher BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA MANGOES: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. ECUADOR flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s mostly s mostly s mostly s s occas higher Ataulfo 16s mostly 7.00 occas lower 18s mostly 5.50 occas lower 20s mostly occas lower 22s mostly s mostly 3.50 BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA MANGOES: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. ECUADOR, PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s occas higher 8s occas higher 9s occas higher 10s occas higher Tommy Atkins 7s occas higher 8s occas higher 9s mostly s mostly s occas 2.75 Ataulfo 16s s s s s BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MANGOES: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. ECUADOR flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s mostly occas lower 8s mostly occas lower 9s occas lower 10s s CARIBBEAN IMPORTS PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA AVOCADOS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC cartons 2 layer Various Greenskin Varieties 18s occas higher and lower 20s occas higher and lower 22s occas higher and lower 24s occas higher and lower CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COST RICA cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s mostly occas higher 6s mostly occas higher 7s mostly occas higher 8s mostly occas higher CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA lb cartons Tainung 8s mostly occas higher 9s mostly occas higher 10s mostly occas higher 12s mostly occas higher PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s mostly occas higher and lower 6s mostly occas higher and lower 7s mostly occas higher and lower 8s mostly occas higher and lower VEGETABLES CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA BEANS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked few previous commitments lower Machine Picked mostly few previous commitments lower CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. Includes palletizing and precooling. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz occas lower White 4-4 1/2 dz occas lower Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz mostly CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med mostly fr qual mostly occas lower cartons 24s mostly EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. Medium are wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med mostly occas higher fr qual mostly PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo mostly occas lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Green exlge mostly occas lower lge mostly med mostly irreg sz fr qual mostly

6 National FOB Review Volume XXI - Number 1 PAGE 6 Tuesday, January 02, 2018 PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles mostly Jalapeno mostly Long Hot mostly Poblano mostly SQUASH: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml mostly med mostly Yellow Straightneck sml mostly med mostly /4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml mostly med mostly TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. extra services included 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz x6 sz x7 sz TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included. flats 12 1-pt baskets mostly TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids lb cartons loose mostly ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. extra services included 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge lge med NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA CABBAGE: DEMAND GOOD. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med mostly occas lower SOUTH FLORIDA ENDIVE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. TOO FEW SALES TO ESTABLISH A MARKET ESCAROLE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. TOO FEW SALES TO ESTABLISH A MARKET RADISHES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Precooling included. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags Red few lower cartons topped 14 1-lb film bags Red lb film bags topped Red WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK CABBAGE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Most shipments from pre-season contracts. 50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge fair quality and or condition lower bulk per lb Round Green Type lge mostly.07 few.06 EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET NO TREND/HOLIDAY. Report issued Monday and Thursday. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No few higher U.S. No. 1 Petite U.S. No mostly some 6.50 No Grade Marks jbo some 7.00 few higher LOUISIANA SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. Report issued twice weekly - usually Monday and Thursday. Mostly Beauregard variety and a few Evangeline. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No occasional higher and lower U.S. No No Grade Marks jbo MISSISSIPPI SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. Report issued twice weekly - usually Monday and Thursday. Mostly Beauregard variety. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No occasional lower U.S. No No Grade Marks jbo SOUTH GEORGIA BROCCOLI: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. cartons bchd 14s lb cartons loose Crown Cut mostly CABBAGE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Pre-cooling included. Includes 1 7/8 bushel cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med mostly Red Type med mostly lb cartons Savoy Type med mostly GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. cartons bunched Collard 24s mostly 7.50 Kale 24s mostly 7.50 Mustard 24s mostly Turnip Tops 24s mostly LEXINGTON DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA GREENS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET EXPECTED TO DECREASE. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays cartons bunched Kale 24s mostly few higher cartons loose Mustard Curly mostly Turnip Tops mostly various containers bunched Collard 6s mostly few higher various containers loose Collard lse mostly few higher ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET EXPECTED TO DECREASE. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA BEANS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA. 5 lb cartons bagged Haricot Vert (French Type) PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA. Wide range in quality. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed mostly 7.00 occas lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed mostly few lower PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. Via air and boat. 11 lb cartons bunched Green jbo supply in too few hands to quote exlge supply in too few hands to quote lge supply in too few hands to quote std supply in too few hands to quote sml supply in too few hands to quote White std supply in too few hands to quote CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA BROCCOLI: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND CROWN CUT VERY GOOD, BUNCHED GOOD. MARKET CROWN CUT SLIGHTLY HIGHER, BUNCHED ABOUT STEADY. Extra

7 National FOB Review Volume XXI - Number 1 PAGE 7 Tuesday, January 02, 2018 services included. Most present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. cartons bchd 14s mostly occasional higher bchd 18s mostly occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut mostly occasional higher ORGANIC cartons bchd 14s mostly one label lb cartons loose Crown Cut COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 2-2 1/2 DOZEN SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz mostly /2 dz mostly dz mostly cartons film bags Hearts 18s mostly ORGANIC cartons 2 dz /2 dz few cartons film bags Hearts 18s few IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped 12s mostly few occasional lower LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Boston 24s mostly Green Leaf 24s mostly Red Leaf 24s mostly LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND HEARTS FAIRLY GOOD, 24S MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s mostly few cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts mostly occasional higher cartons film lined Hearts 48s mostly occasional higher IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons flm lined 24s mostly s flmwrpd mostly IMPERIAL, COACHELLA & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included cartons bchd 14s mostly occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut mostly Short Trim mostly occasional lower IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX CROSSINGS THRU SOUTHERN CA & SAN LUIS AZ CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN VERY GOOD, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET GREEN HIGHER, RED SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s mostly occasional lower Red Type 18-24s mostly ORGANIC 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s Red Type 18-24s ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons 24s mostly few occasional higher ESCAROLE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s mostly few occasional lower GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons bunched Kale green 24s mostly occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons bunched Kale green 24s mostly occasional higher red 24s occasional higher Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s mostly occasional higher PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Curly 60s mostly occasional higher Plain 60s mostly ORGANIC cartons bunched Curly 30s mostly occasional higher Plain 30s mostly occasional higher SPINACH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Flat 24s mostly few occasional lower ORGANIC cartons bunched Flat 24s KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA CARROTS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge mostly lb sacks loose jbo lb sacks loose jbo cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled mostly ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags medlge sacks 24 2-lb film bags med-lge sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med mostly Red Type med mostly lb sacks Round Green Type lge mostly GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons/crates bunched Collard 24s Kale 24s Mustard 24s Turnip Tops 24s ORGANIC cartons/crates bunched Kale 24s MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included Wide range in qualtiy. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked mostly few CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. cartons White 4-4 1/2 dz mostly CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET PICKLES SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med mostly occasional lower fr qual mostly occasional higher and lower ord qual mostly 4.95 occasional higher sml mostly 6.95 occasional lower lge

8 National FOB Review Volume XXI - Number 1 PAGE 8 Tuesday, January 02, mostly few cartons 24s mostly 4.95 occasional higher 36s mostly 6.95 BUSHEL & LB PLASTIC CONTAINERS Pickles s mostly s mostly s mostly GREENHOUSE cartons film wrapped Long Seedless med 12s mostly occasional higher sml 12s mostly occasional higher 22 lb cartons Persian med occasional higher sml-med mostly sml mostly EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s occasional higher fr qual s occasional higher fr qual PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET GREEN JUMBO, LARGE AND RED IRREGULAR SIZE LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo mostly 8.95 few occasional higher and lower exlge mostly 8.95 few occasional higher and lower lge mostly 8.95 fr qual mostly 6.95 occasional higher med mostly 6.95 fr qual mostly 5.95 occasional higher sml Red irreg sz fr qual mostly occasional higher and lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons place pack Green exlge mostly lge 8.95 occasional higher 15 lb cartons Red exlge mostly lge mostly occasional higher GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge mostly lge mostly occasional higher Yellow exlge mostly occasional higher and lower lge mostly occasional higher Orange exlge mostly lge mostly PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND ANAHEIM AND JALAPENO MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ANAHEIM AND JALAPENO HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price, size and quality. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge mostly.50 occasional higher Jalapeno lge mostly.23 occasional higher Poblano lge mostly.55 occasional higher Serrano lge mostly.25 Yellow Chile lge mostly.25 SQUASH: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ZUCCHINI, GREY AND ACORN MEDIUM SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml mostly few smlmed mostly few med mostly 8.95 occasional higher and lower Yellow Straightneck sml mostly few sml-med mostly few med occasional higher and lower Grey sml mostly few sml-med mostly few med /9 bushel cartons Zucchini med-lge mostly Yellow Straightneck med-lge occasional higher Acorn med lge mostly Butternut sml med mostly lge mostly Kabocha med mostly 7.95 occasional lower lge mostly 8.95 occasional higher Spaghetti med few lge mostly 9.95 TOMATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 4X4S LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. OPEN FIELD cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s occasional higher 4x5s occasional higher 5x5s x6s occasional lower ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s occasional higher 4x5s occasional higher 5x5s x6s occasional lower TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose med-lge ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose med-lge TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET EXTRA LARGE ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge occasional higher lge mostly occasional higher med mostly occasional higher ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge occasional higher lge mostly occasional higher med mostly occasional higher MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge lge med ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge lge med MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA BEETS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bunched Red Type 12s mostly ORGANIC cartons bunched Red Type 12s Gold Type 12s ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LEEKS MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices cartons bunched 48s med mostly few few including previous commitments lower 48s sml mostly few few including previous commitments lower Leeks 12s mostly few cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag mostly few few including previous commitments lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag mostly few few including previous commitments lower ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s med mostly Leeks 12s mostly MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim mostly occasional lower CARROTS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 50 lb sacks loose jbo mostly CUCUMBERS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET MEDIUM LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med mostly fr qual mostly 8.95 occasional higher sml occasional higher lge occasional higher PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Red irreg sz fr qual

9 National FOB Review Volume XXI - Number 1 PAGE 9 Tuesday, January 02, mostly occasional higher Yellow irreg sz fr qual mostly GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red jbo occasional higher exlge occasional higher lge mostly occasional higher Yellow jbo mostly occasional higher exlge mostly occasional higher lge mostly Orange jbo mostly exlge mostly lge mostly PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET JALAPENO LOWER, ANAHEIM ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in quality and size. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Anaheim Jalapeno mostly Poblano mostly Serrano mostly TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MUCH LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. Most present shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz few high as x5 sz few high as x5 sz mostly few high as x6 sz mostly occasional higher 6x6 sz cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s mostly few x5s mostly few x5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 5x6s supplies in too few hands to establish a market ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz few high as x5 sz few high as x5 sz mostly few high as x6 sz mostly occasional higher 6x6 sz cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s mostly few x5s mostly few x5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 5x6s supplies in too few hands to establish a market TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Wide range in price, quality and condition. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge mostly lb cartons loose med-lge mostly occasional higher ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge mostly lb cartons loose med-lge mostly occasional higher TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY LARGE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LARGE SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality, condition and prices. Shipments slowed by transportation conditions. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge mostly occasional higher lge mostly med supplies in too few hands to establish a market ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge mostly occasional higher lge mostly med supplies in too few hands to establish a market OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN VERY GOOD, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med mostly Red Type med CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Most present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. cartons 2 dz mostly /2 dz mostly dz mostly cartons film bags Hearts 18s mostly ORGANIC cartons 2 dz /2 dz cartons film bags Hearts 18s GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Kale green 24s Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s ORGANIC cartons bunched Kale Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s LETTUCE-OTHER: Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s supplies in too few hands to establish a market Red Leaf 24s supplies in too few hands to establish a market LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s 6.95 PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Curly 60s mostly Plain 60s OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA RADISHES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. 25 lb film bags topped Red mostly cartons bunched Red 24s mostly s mostly few SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med mostly Red Type med mostly lb sacks Round Green Type lge 6.50 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz mostly /2 dz mostly dz mostly SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA BROCCOLI: DEMAND CROWN CUT GOOD, BUNCHED MODERATE. MARKET CROWN CUT HIGHER, BUNCHED SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons bchd 14s mostly bchd 18s mostly lb cartons loose Crown Cut mostly occasional higher Short Trim occasional higher and lower CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons film wrapped White 9s mostly occasional higher 12s mostly occasional higher 16s mostly occasional higher SOUTH & CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price. 25 lb cartons med mostly SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA ARTICHOKES: DEMAND 12-24S MODERATE, 30-36S LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons

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