WA_FV150
May 21, 2013   
WASHINGTON, D.C.


Unless otherwise stated, shipments, crossings or imports are for the weeks 
ending May 04, May 11, and May 18, 2013 in that order in thousand hundredweight 
(cwt) or 100,000 pound units. Expected movement is for the period May 19-June 01, 
2013.  Prices are for Monday, May 20, 2013 compared to Monday, May 13, 2013. 
Unless otherwise stated, sales are F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis (including Delivered 
Sales, F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis) or port of entry and extra services are included. 
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 shipper are included in the price 
reported.



    CITRUS
---CLEMENTINES
   CHILE---Imports 0-0-3---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
increase.  Expect sufficient volume and number of importers to establish 
a market by end of Week 22.  FIRST REPORT.
   PERU---Imports 1-3*-1---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
increase.  Expect sufficient volume and number of importers to establish 
a F.O.B. market by end of week (Week 21).  *revised.   
   SOUTH AFRICA---Initial shipments currently en-route.  Expect sufficient 
volume and number of importers to establish a market by end of Week 24.  FIRST 
REPORT.
---GRAPEFRUIT
   FLORIDA---Shipments 80-52*-24 (includes export 1-1-1) ---Prices not 
reported.  *revised.
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA---Shipments Fairly Light---
Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late 
moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Unofficial prices 7/10 bushel 
cartons Star Ruby Shippers First Grade 27s 17.75-17.80, 32s 14.75-14.80, 
36s 11.75-12.80, 40s 9.50-10.55, 48s 8.50-9.30, 56s 7.75-8.55; Shippers 
Choice 27s 12.75-12.80, 32s 11.50-12.80, 36s 9.75-10.80, 40s 8.50-9.30, 
48s 7.75-8.80, 56s 7.30-7.80; Rio Red Shippers First Grade 27s 15.50-
17.30, 32s 13.75-14.80, 36s 11.75-12.80, 40s 9.50-10.00, 48s 8.50-8.55, 
56s 7.50-7.55.  Prices from trade sources. No F.O.B. report currently 
issued. 
---LEMONS
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA---Shipments Fairly Heavy---
Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices Shippers First 
Grade and Choice 75-165s and Organic slightly higher, others generally 
unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 75s 20.25-23.80, 95-
115s mostly 26.75-27.80, 140s 23.75-25.80, 165s mostly 18.75-20.80, 200s 
mostly 16.75-17.80, 235s mostly 14.75-16.80; Shippers Choice 75s mostly 
17.75-19.80, 95s 19.75-20.80, 115s mostly 20.75-21.80, 140s 20.25-22.30, 
165s mostly 17.75-19.30, 200s mostly 14.75-16.80, 235s 12.75-14.80; 
Unclassified (Standard) 115-140s 17.75-20.80, 165s mostly 15.75-17.80, 
200s mostly 13.75-15.30. ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 
75s 26.30-30.80, 95-115s mostly 32.30-36.80, 140s mostly 30.30-30.80. 
---LIMES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 154-181-158---Movement 
expected to increase.  Trading 230s fairly active, others moderate.  
Prices 110-175s lower, 230s slightly higher, others generally unchanged.  
Seedless type 40 pound cartons 110s (light supplies) mostly 26.00-28.00, 
150s mostly 24.00-26.00, 175s mostly 16.00-18.00, 200s 10.00-12.00, 230s 
mostly 8.00, 250s mostly 6.00.  Quality variable. 
---ORANGES
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA---Shipments Moderate---Movement 
of Navels expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices 
generally unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Navels Shippers First Grade 48-
72s 16.75-18.80, 88s 15.75-17.80, 113s mostly 13.75-14.80, 138s 10.75-
12.80; Shippers Choice 48-56s mostly 12.75-14.80, 72s mostly 12.75-15.30, 
88s mostly 13.75-15.30, 113s mostly 12.75-13.80, 138s 9.75-11.80. Late 
Navel Shippers First Grade 48-56s 18.75-20.80, 72s mostly 17.75-19.80, 
88s 15.75-17.80, 113s 13.75-14.80, 138s mostly 12.75-13.80; Shippers 
Choice 48-56s mostly 13.75-14.80, 72-88s mostly 13.75-15.30, 113s mostly 
12.75-13.80, 138s 10.75-12.30. Mid-season orange supplies in few hands.
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA---Shipment Light---Movement of 
Valencia expected about the same. Trading moderate.  7/10 bushel cartons 
Valencia Shippers First Grade 48-56s mostly 14.75-15.80, 72s 13.75-15.80, 
88s 12.75-13.80, 113s 11.25-12.80, 138s mostly 10.75-11.30; Shippers 
Choice 48-72s 10.75-11.30, 88-113s 10.75-12.30 138s 9.25-10.80. ORGANIC 
7/10 bushel cartons Valencia Shippers First Grade 88s mostly 18.30-19.80, 
113s 17.30-19.80, 138s 14.75-17.80. FIRST REPORT.          
   FLORIDA---Shipments 84-104*-80 (includes export 5-4-2) ---Prices not 
reported.  *revised.
    BERRIES
---BLUEBERRIES
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA---Shipments 24-33-57---Movement 
expected to remain about the same. Trading active at lower prices. 
Prices lower. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly 28.00-
30.00, flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly 18.00; 
ORGANIC Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly 22.50-24.50. 
Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality good.
   SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 28-50-49---Movement expected to decrease 
current week, increase following week. Trading moderate. Prices 
lower.  Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids mostly 30.00-32.00, 12 6-ounce 
cups with lids 20.00-24.00. Includes palletizing and cooling.  Most 
movement from prior commitments. Many shippers are expecting a 
production gap starting this week between high bush and rabbit eye 
varieties and expected to last between 7-10 days. Quality mostly 
good.  
   CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA---Shipments 21-14-8---Movement expected 
to decrease as nearly all growers have finished for the season. 
Remaining supplies are very light and in too few hands to establish a 
market. Expect very light shipments for a few more days. LAST REPORT.
MEXICO CROSINGS---CROSSING 4-4-3--Imports via truck. Movement expected 
to decrease as handlers finish marketing the crop. PORT OF ENTRY: MEXICO 
CROSSING THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, AND TEXAS DISTRICT. Trading 
moderate. Prices lower. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large 
mostly 18.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good.     
   EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Very light harvest began over the weekend.  
Rain and wet field conditions are curtailing harvest and rain is in the 
forecast for the remainder of the current trade week.  Currently, no 
F.O.B. is being reported.
---MISCELLANEOUS BERRIES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS DISTRICT---
Crossings 33-25-30---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading 
very active. Prices higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids BLACKBERRIES 
18.00-20.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. 
Prices include some « dry pint containers.
---RASPBERRIES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS DISTRICT---
Crossings 22-28-24---Movement expected to increase. Trading active at 
lower prices. Prices lower. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Red mostly 
18.00. Includes palletization and cooling. Wide range in quality.
   OXNARD, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 12-14-19---Movement expected 
to increase. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. Flats 12 6-
ounce cups with lids Red mostly 18.00. Includes palletization and 
cooling. Wide range in quality.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 1-1-8---Movement 
expected to increase. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. 
Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Red mostly 18.00. Includes palletization 
and cooling. Wide range in quality.
---STRAWBERRIES
   SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 334-320-315---Movement 
expected to remain about the same. Trading very active. Prices generally 
unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint baskets medium-large mostly 12.00. Flats 8 1-
pound containers with lids medium-large mostly 8.00-9.00. ORGANIC: Flats 
8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly 16.00. Includes 
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 150-181-267---
Movement expected to increase. Trading very active. Prices generally 
unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint baskets medium-large 12.00-13.00. Flats 8 1-
pound containers with lids medium-large 9.00-10.00. ORGANIC: Flats 8 1-
pound containers with lids medium-large mostly 16.00. Includes 
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
   EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Shipments 4-7-9---Movement expected to remain 
about the same.  Trading moderate.  Prices slightly lower.  
Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large 11.75-13.75.  Includes 
palletizing and cooling.
    MELONS
---CANTALOUPES
   IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN 
ARIZONA---Shipments CA 3-62-272, AZ 0-4*-41---Movement from Imperial 
Valley and Western Arizona expected to increase seasonally.  Trading 
moderate.   Prices much lower.  1/2 cartons 6s 5.00-5.45, 9s mostly 7.45-
7.50, 12s mostly 7.45-8.50, OVERSIZED 9s (6 size) mostly 6.45-7.50.  
Quality generally good.  Central Arizona harvest expected to begin the 
week of May 19, followed by Palo Verde Valley the week of June 2. 
*revised
   FLORIDA---Shipments 17-24-86---Movement expected to increase early, 
remain about the same late. Trading very active at lower prices. Prices 
lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. Price 24 inch bins Athena 
120s mostly 175.00-185.00, 140-150s 170.00-180.00. Quality 
generally good.  
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 86-51-51---
Movement expected to decrease.  Supplies in too few hands to establish a 
market.  Quality variable.  Light and sporadic crossings expected to 
continue through the week of May 19.  LAST REPORT
   CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 196*-159*-8---Imports via boat from 
Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. Movement expected to finish this 
week. Supplies insufficient to quote. LAST REPORT.  *revised.     
   GEORGIA---Light movement expected to start within 10-14 days with 
sufficient volume and number of shippers for first F.O.B. by week of June 9. 
FIRST REPORT.
---HONEYDEWS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 65-75-104---
Movement expected to increase.  Trading fairly slow.  Prices generally 
unchanged.  2/3 cartons 5s mostly 5.00-6.00, 6s 6.00-7.00, 8s 5.00-6.00.  
Quality variable.
   IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN 
ARIZONA---Shipments CA 0-1-16, AZ 0-0-4---Movement from Imperial Valley 
and Western Arizona expected to increase seasonally.  Trading early 
fairly active, late moderate.  Supplies very light and in few hands. 
Prices slightly higher.  2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly 9.00-9.95.  Quality 
generally good.  Harvest expected to begin in Central Arizona the week of 
May 26, followed by Palo Verde Valley in mid-June.
   CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 57*-54*-10---Imports via boat from 
Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.  Movement expected to finish this 
week. Supplies insufficient to quote. LAST REPORT.  *revised.
---MISCELLANEOUS MELONS
   IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN 
ARIZONA---Shipments CA 2-5-8, AZ 0-0-4---Movement from Imperial Valley 
and Western Arizona expected to increase slightly.  Supplies in too few 
hands to establish a market.  Available melons include Juan Canary, 
Orange Flesh, Sharyln and Hami.  Quality generally good.  Harvest 
expected to begin in Central Arizona the week of May 26, followed by Palo 
Verde Valley in mid-June. 
---WATERMELONS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 766-766-748   
(Seedless 751-759-742, Seeded 15-7-6)---Movement expected about the same.  
Trading active.  Prices generally unchanged.  Red Flesh Seedless type per 
pound 24 inch bins approximately 35 through 60 counts mostly .20, 75-80s 
.14-.16.  Quality variable.  Many present shipments from prior bookings 
and/or previous commitments.
   FLORIDA---Shipments 159-233-562--- (Red Flesh Seeded 29-53-114; Red 
Flesh Seedless 130-180-445) Movement expected to increase. Trading Red 
Flesh Seeded 35s very good others good. Prices lower. 24 inch bins per 
pound Red Flesh Seeded Type 28s .17-.18, 35s .23; Red Flesh Seedless 
Type 36s .26-.28, 45 count .26-.28, 60 count .26-.28. Quality generally 
good.
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 96-264*-337 (Seedless 83-
232*-303, Seeded 13-32-34) ---Movement expected about to increase.  Trading 
very active for light available supplies.  Prices Seeded slightly higher, 
Seedless generally unchanged.  24 inch bins per pound Red Flesh Seedless 
type approximately 35-60 counts .28, Seeded type approximately 28-35 
counts mostly .22.  Quality generally good.  Most present shipments from 
prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.  *revised
   IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN 
ARIZONA---Shipments CA 26-78-122 (Seedless 24-73-107, Seeded 2-5-15), AZ 
Seedless 23-16-31---Movement expected to increase seasonally.  Trading 
Seeded moderate, others active.  Prices generally unchanged.  24 inch 
bins per pound Red Flesh Seedless type approximately 35, 45 and 60 counts 
mostly .22; Red Flesh Seeded type approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly 
.14.  ORGANIC 24 inch bins per pound Red Flesh Seedless type approximately 
35 and 45 counts .33-.35, Red Flesh Seeded type approximately 35 and 45 
counts .20-.25; Miniature carton 6s and 8s 18.50-20.50.  Quality 
generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or 
previous commitments.
   SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Harvest in the Bakersfield growing 
area is expected to begin with light and sporadic availability the week 
of May 26. Marketable volumes are expected the week of June 2, when 
additional shippers expect to begin.  Quality expected to be generally 
good.  The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of June 
2.  FIRST REPORT.
    OTHER FRUIT
---APPLES
   YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---2012 CROP Shipments 
1,154-1,171-1,096 (Includes Exports 391-376-387) --- Movement expected to 
decrease slightly. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington 
Extra Fancy carton tray pack Red Delicious 72-113s 18.00-20.00, 125s 
mostly 20.00; Golden Delicious 72-88s 20.00, 100-125s 18.00-20.00; Fuji 
64s-88s 18.00-20.00; 100-113s 18.00; Granny Smith 72-125s 24.00-26.00; 
Gala 72-88s 28.00-30.00, 100s 26.00-28.00, 113s mostly 26.00, 125s mostly 
24.00; Braeburn 72-88s 18.00-20.00, 100-125s 18.00. Washington Extra 
Fancy carton tray pack fine appearance Red Delicious 72-100s 20.00-22.00, 
113s 22.00, 125s 22.00-24.00; Golden Delicious 72-88s 22.00, 100-125s 
20.00-22.00; Fuji 64-88s 24.00-26.00, 100-113s 20.00-22.00; Granny Smith 
72-88s 30.00-32.00, 100s 28.00-30.00, 113-125s 28.00; Gala 72-88s 30.00-
32.00, 100s 28.00-30.00, 113s mostly 26.00-28.00, 125s mostly 26.00.  
Exports to (listed by volume in descending order): Mexico, Canada, 
Indonesia, India, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Vietnam, United 
Kingdom, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Panama, 
Israel, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Singapore, Philippines, Bahrain, Trinidad-
Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Egypt, Russia, Qatar, and Costa 
Rica.
   CHILE---Imports 108-139*-142---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
remain about the same as past two weeks.  PORT OF ENTRY: MIAMI AREA.  Trading 
moderate.  Prices lower.  18 kilogram cartons tray pack, Royal Gala 70-80s 
26.00-28.00. Quality good.  PORT OF ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA AREA.  Trading 
moderate.  Prices Granny Smith lower, Royal Gala unchanged.  18 kilogram 
cartons tray pack Granny Smith 70-90s 26.00-28.00; Royal Gala 70-90s 
30.00-32.00, 100s 28.00-30.00.  Quality good.  *revised.
   ARGENTINA---Imports 0-0-16---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
remain about the same as past two weeks.  PORT OF ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA AREA.  
Trading moderate.  Prices for 18 kilogram cartons tray pack Royal Gala 
70-90s 30.00-32.00, 100s 28.00-30.00.  Quality good.
---APRICOTS
   SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 3-5-12---Movement 
expected to increase. Trading active. Cartons 2 layer tray pack Earlicot 
U.S. One 88s 19.55-22.55, 60-64s mostly 28.55-30.55, 70-72s mostly 
26.55, 80-84s mostly 22.55-24.55; 24 pound cartons loose #8 19.55-22.25. 
Extra services included. 
---AVOCADOS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 196-251-217---Movement 
expected to remain about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. 
Prices higher. Cartons 2 layer Hass 32s mostly 27.25, 36s mostly 28.25, 
40s 29.25-30.25, 48s mostly 34.25, 60s mostly 26.25, 70s mostly 20.25 
and 84s mostly 15.25. Extra services included.
   SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA---Shipments 160-135-**---Movement expected 
to remain about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices 
higher. Cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 33.25-34.25, 36s 33.25-34.25, 40s 
34.25-35.25, 48s mostly 36.25-37.25, 60s mostly 25.25, 70s 18.25-19.25 
and 84s 13.25-14.25. Extra services included. **unavailable
---CHERRIES
   SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 26-152-227---
Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. 16 pound cartons bagged 
Brooks 10 row size 38.00-44.00, 10 « row size 34.00-40.00, 11 row size 
mostly 33.00-35.00, 11 « row size mostly 30.00, 12 row size mostly 
20.00; Tulare 10 row size mostly 40.00, 10 « row size mostly 38.00-
42.00, 11 row size mostly 33.00-35.00, 11 « row size mostly 25.00-30.00, 
12 row size mostly 20.00-25.00. Precooling and palletization extra.
---FRUIT, OTHER
   CHILE---Imports 5-7-3---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to remain 
about the same as past two weeks.  PORT OF ENTRY: LOS ANGELES AREA.  Trading 
moderate.  Prices unchanged.  Cartons 1 layer Apple Pears Hosui 10-12s 
10.00-12.00, 14-18s 8.00-10.00, 20s 7.00-9.00; Shinseiki 10s 10.00-12.00, 
12s 9.00-11.00, 14-18s 7.00-9.00.  Quality good.  PORT OF ENTRY: 
PHILADELPHIA AREA.  Trading moderate.  Prices Shinseiki lower, Hosui 
unchanged.  Cartons 1 layer Apple Pears Hosui 10s 9.00-11.00, 12s 
8.00-10.00, 14-16s 7.00-9.00, 18-20s 6.00-8.00; Shinseiki 10s 6.00-8.00, 
12s 5.00-7.00, 14-18s 4.00-6.00.  Quality good.
---GRAPES, TABLE
   CHILE---Imports 263-186-195---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
decrease as shipping season draws to a close.  PORT OF ENTRY: LOS ANGELES 
AREA.  Trading moderate.  Prices Crimson Seedless lower, others unchanged.  
8 kilogram containers bagged, Crimson Seedless extra large 16.00-18.00, 
large 14.00-16.00, medium 12.00-14.00; Red Globe extra large 20.00-22.00, 
large 18.00-20.00, medium 16.00-18.00.  Quality generally good.  PORT OF 
ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA AREA.  Trading moderate.  Prices Crimson Seedless 
lower, others unchanged.  8 kilogram containers bagged, Crimson Seedless 
extra large 16.00-18.00, large 14.00-16.00, medium 12.00-14.00; Red Globe 
extra large 20.00-22.00, large 18.00-20.00, medium 16.00-18.00; Autumn 
Royal extra large 20.00-22.00, large 18.00-20.00, medium 16.00-18.00.  
Quality generally good.
   COACHELLA VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 2-2-47---Movement
expected to increase. Trading very active. 18 pound containers bagged 
Flame Seedless U.S.One large mostly 24.55. Extra services included.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 0-3-46---
Movement expected to increase seasonally.  Trading Perlette active, Flame 
Seedless moderate.  Prices 18 lb containers bagged U.S. One Perlette 
large mostly 24.95-26.95, medium-large mostly 20.55-22.55; Flame Seedless 
large mostly 20.95-22.55, medium-large 16.95-18.55.  Quality generally 
good.  Crossings also include light volumes of Black and White Seedless varieties.
---KIWIFRUIT
   CHILE---Imports 41-29-39---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
remain about the same as past two weeks.  PORT OF ENTRY: LOS ANGELES AREA.  
Trading moderate.  Prices unchanged.  9 kilogram (19.8 pounds) containers 
loose Hayward 25-27 size 18.00-20.00, 30-33 size 17.00-19.00, 36-39 size 
16.00-18.00, 42-45 size 15.00-17.00.  Quality good.  PORT OF ENTRY: 
PHILADELPHIA AREA.  Trading moderate.  Prices 25-33 size lower, others 
unchanged.  9 kilogram (19.8 pounds) containers loose Hayward 25-30 size 
17.00-19.00, 33-39 size 16.00-18.00, 42-45 size 15.00-17.00.  Quality good.
---MANGOES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 140-123-123---Movement 
expected to increase slightly.  Trading Ataulfo fairly slow, Haden 7-8s 
active at slightly lower prices, others active.  Prices Haden 10-12s and 
Tommy Atkins 9-12s slightly higher, Haden 7-8s and Ataulfo 20-22s 
slightly lower, others generally unchanged.  Flats 1 layer Haden 7-8s 
mostly 4.00-4.50, 9-10s mostly 4.00, 12s mostly 3.50, 14s 3.00-3.50; 
Tommy Atkins 7-9s mostly 4.00, 10s mostly 3.50-4.00, 12s 3.50-4.00, 14s 
3.00-3.50; Ataulfo (light supplies) 16s mostly 6.50, 18s mostly 5.00-
6.00, 20s mostly 4.50-5.00, 22s mostly 4.00-4.50, 24s mostly 3.50.  
Quality variable.  Crossings of Kent variety are expected to begin late 
the week of May 19.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 77-62-50---
Movement expected to decrease.  Trading early fairly slow, late moderate.  
Prices generally unchanged.  Cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7-8s mostly 
4.50, 9s mostly 4.00-4.50, 10s mostly 3.25-3.50.  Quality and condition 
variable.  Crossings include light volumes of Ataulfo, Haden and Kent
varieties.
   Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Haiti---Imports 67*-56*-27---Imports 
via boat.  Movement expected to decrease.  PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. 
Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Flat one layer Tommy Atkins 7-8s 
mostly 4.50,9s mostly 4.00, 10s 3.00-3.50, 12s 2.50-3.00. Flat one layer 
Francis 9s 7.00-8.00 10-12s 7.00-7.50.  *revised. 
---NECTARINES
   CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---
Shipments 1-3-28---Movement expected to increase. Most shippers expect 
to begin harvesting the week of May 20, 2012. Expected F.O.B. to begin 
on or around May 27, 2013.  Currently no F.O.B. being issued. 
---PAPAYAS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 43-37-37---Movement 
expected about the same.  Trading early active, late moderate.  Prices 
slightly lower.  35-40 pound cartons Maradol type mostly 19.00-20.00.  
Quality and condition variable.   
   CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 20-20*-22---Imports via boat. 
Movement expected to remain about the same. Belize and Guatemala. PORTS 
OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading moderate. Prices 14-15s higher and others 
unchanged. Cartons 30-35 pounds Tainung Type 8-13s mostly 18.00-19.00, 
14s-15s mostly 18.00. Quality generally good.  *revised.
   BRAZIL---Imports 4-9*-4---Imports via boat. Movement expected to 
remain about the same. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading moderate. 
Prices unchanged. 3.5 kilogram Solo Type (Golden) 7-10s mostly 13.00, 12s 
12.00-13.00 Quality good.  *revised.  
---PEACHES
      CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---
Shipments 5-11-25----Movement expected to increase. Most shippers expect 
to begin harvesting the week of May 20, 2012. Expected F.O.B. to begin 
on or around May 27, 2013.  Currently no F.O.B. being issued.  
   CENTRAL GEORGIA---No shipments reported.   Shippers expect to start harvesting 
this week.  Expected F.O.B. to be issued as volume and shippers increase.
  SOUTH CAROLINA---No shipments reported.   Harvest is expected to begin late this
week, depending on weather.  Currently, no F.O.B. issued. *revised. 
---PEARS
   ARGENTINA---Imports 12*-6-70---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
remain about the same as past two weeks.  PORT OF ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA AREA.  
Trading moderate.  Prices unchanged.  18 kilogram containers wrapped 
Packham Triumph 70-80 size 30.00-32.00, 90 size 28.00-30.00, 100 size 
26.00-28.00; Bosc 60 size 26.00-28.00, 70-80 size 28.00-30.00, 90 size 
26.00-28.00, 100 size 24.00-26.00, 110 size 22.00-24.00.  Quality good.  
*revised.
   YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---2012 CROP Shipments 
71-67-64 (Includes Exports 16-23-22) ---Movement expected to decrease 
slightly. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. 4/5 bushel cartons 
wrapped U.S. One D?Anjou 70-90s mostly 28.00; 100-135s 26.00-28.00; 150s 
24.00-26.00. Quality generally good.  Exports to (listed by volume in 
descending order): Mexico, Canada, Dominican Republic, and El Salvador.
   CHILE---Imports 39-20-24---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
increase slightly.  PORT OF ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA AREA.  Trading moderate.  
Prices unchanged.  18 kilogram containers wrapped Bartlett 60-70 size 
mostly 26.00, 80-90 size 24.00-26.00, 100 size 22.00-24.00, 110 size 
20.00-22.00, 120 size 18.00-20.00; Packham Triumph 80-90 size 28.00-30.00, 
100 size 26.00-28.00; Bosc 60 size 28.00-30.00, 70 size 31.00-33.00, 80 size 
30.00-32.00, 90 size 28.00-30.00, 100 size 26.00-28.00, 110 size 
24.00-26.00. Quality good.
---PINEAPPLES
   CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 312*-289*-126---Imports via boat. 
Movement expected to remain about the same. Primarily Costa Rica, 
Ecuador, Honduras, and Guatemala. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading 
fairly active. Cartons one-layer Golden Ripe 5s-7ss 10.50-11.00. PORTS OF 
ENTRY PHILADELPHIA. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. 
Cartons one-layer Golden Ripe 5s 11.00-11.50, 6s mostly 11.50, 7s mostly 
11.00-11.50, 8s supplies insufficient to quote. PORTS OF ENTRY FREEPORT-
GALVESTON-HOUSTON, TEXAS. Trading active. Cartons one-layer Golden Ripe 
5s-8s supplies in too few hands to establish a market. PORTS OF ENTRY 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Trading fairly active. Cartons one-layer Golden Ripe 
5s-8s supplies in too few hands to establish a market.  Quality good.  
*revised.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 24-32-32---Movement 
expected about the same.  Trading 8s fairly slow, others fairly active.  
Prices 8s slightly lower, others generally unchanged.  Cartons 1 layer 
golden ripe 5-7s mostly 9.00-9.50, 8s 8.00-9.00.  Quality and condition 
variable.