UNITED STATES - Now is the time to ramp up those celery promotions as market dynamics point to a rising opportunity in the sector. According to recent insights, celery supplies are currently exceeding demand, with a steady supply and good quality coming out of California’s Salinas and Santa Maria/Oxnard regions.
According to PRO*ACT’s recent The Source report, released on June 4, “Supplies are exceeding demand, and this trend is expected to continue throughout the week. Some shippers are offering flexibility, particularly on larger sizes like 24-count.”
As The Source reported, all sizes remain available in Salinas and Santa Maria/Oxnard, and quality is reported to be good, with only minor instances of seeding.
Recent reports from the Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; and New York Terminal Markets also reflect a steady to about-steady market.
The following pricing was reported for each region:
- Los Angeles: cartons CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA 2 dozen 16.00-16.50 fair appearance 13.50-14.50 2 ½ dozen 16.00-16.50 fair appearance 13.50-14.50
- Miami: cartons CALIFORNIA 2 1/2 dozen 27.00-30.00 film bags 30s 28.00-32.00
- New York: cartons film bags ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA HEARTS film bags 18s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00 cartons ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA 2 dozen 22.00 2 1/2 dozen 22.00 film bags 30s holdovers 20.00-22.00 fine appearance 24.00-26.00 one lot 28.00 FLORIDA film bags 30s 24.00-26.00 MEXICO 2 dozen one lot 22.00-24.00
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