Shipping Point Fruit Report - Benton Harbor, MI
BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 04-DEC-2020                           
                                                                                
Provided by:  Specialty Crops Market News                                       
              Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                        
                                                                                
Phone:  (269) 982-1004     Fax:  (269) 982-1005                                 
                                                                                
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.  Reported prices generally      
include, but are not limited to, applicable brokerage fees and commissions,     
Customs fees and duties, U.S. packaging and U.S. freight costs prior to first   
sale, paid by the shipper/seller. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis         
excludes all charges for freight after sale.                                    
                                                                                

BR_FV110                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                
Santiago, CL. Clear 53-85F
Trujillo, La Libertad, PE. Clear 63-68F
Grand Rapids, MI. Cloudy 28-42F
Benton Harbor, MI. Clear 32-43F
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA                                 
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                     
                                                                               
BERRIES                                                                        
2020 Season                                                                    
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Imports vis Air and Boat.  
flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge   few 14.50-16.50 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt   
cups with lids lge 32.00-38.00  flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge           
14.00-16.50  few lower                                                         

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                                
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                     
                                                                               
BERRIES                                                                        
2020 Season                                                                    
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Imports via Air and  
Boat. Includes the New York and New Jersey areas. ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups   
with lids lge 32.00-38.00  occasional higher flats 12 6-oz cups with lids      
med-lge 12.50-15.50  occasisional higher                                       

MICHIGAN                                                                       
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                              
2020 Season                                                                    
---APPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra Services extra. cartons    
tray pack Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 88s 22.00-24.00  few 20.00-21.00 125s       
18.00-20.00  occasional higher Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 88s 22.00-25.00     
occasional higher Fuji U.S. ExFcy 88s 25.00-29.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 occasional
higher and lower Gala U.S. ExFcy 88s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 occasional 
higher and lower 113s 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 125s 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00   
Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 88s 24.00-28.00  few lower 113s 22.00-24.00  occasional    
lower 125s 22.00-24.00  occasional lower Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 88s 20.00-22.00   
Honeycrisp U.S. ExFcy 88s 48.00-56.00 mostly 48.00-54.00 some including fair   
quality lower cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min    
18.00-20.00  Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-21.00 mostly         
18.00-20.00 Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-22.00 mostly 19.00-21.00 Gala U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-22.00 mostly 19.00-21.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 
18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 Jonathan U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 17.00-20.00      
mostly 17.00-18.00 Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 17.00-20.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 
Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 Honeycrisp U.S.  
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 40.00-50.00 mostly 44.00-48.00 few 38.00                      

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA         
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                     
                                                                               
BERRIES                                                                        
2020 Season                                                                    
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND CONVENTIONAL LIGHT, ORGANIC VERY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER.   
Imports via boat. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge      
15.00-18.00  few prior commitments higher flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 
8.00-12.00 mostly 9.00-11.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge          
32.00-38.00  occasional straight loads including fair quality low as 16.00     
flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 14.50-16.50  few lower, some shipped open 
with price to be established later.                                            

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA                              
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                     
                                                                               
BERRIES                                                                        
2020 Season                                                                    
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY ORGANIC FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND CONVENTIONAL LIGHT, ORGANIC
VERY LIGHT. MARKET UNSETTLED. Imports via boat. Wide range in quality. flats 12
1-pt cups with lids lge 18.50-24.50  flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge      
12.00-15.00  few prior commitments higher ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with lids 
lge 32.00-36.00  few 38.00, some shipped open with price to be determined flats
12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 12.00-16.00  few prior commitments higher, some 
shipped open with price to be determined later