Strawberries tumble at Grand Rapids Market in late June
In Grand Rapids Michigan on June 27 heavy offerings pushed prices down about 50 percent in two days. Strawberry 16 quart cases sold 1.75 to 2.50 down from 4.25 to 4.50 the previous Saturday. Fruit quality is excellent with a large crop. packing by local canning factory to reach about 100 carloads. Also first gooseberries offered at 2.00 to 2.50 per 16 quart case. raspberries for reds and blacks near normal with prospects of large, well formed berries due to moisture.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Bean Prices Drop in Grand Rapids Market
Bean prices in Grand Rapids Michigan fell sharply this week after three weeks of gains with declines of 15 cents per cwt on Monday and continued downward trend. Absence of wholesale demand from grocers drove the break amid reported speculative buying in California attempting to recover earlier losses. Prices dipped to about 4.50 per cwt after a brief rise to 4.65, while first Michigan green peas sold briskly at 6.50 to 6.60 per bushel and hothouse wax beans opened at 25 cents per pound. Charlotte Michigan plans a municipal produce market after Fitch Beach gifted a site to the city.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
California
Michigan
Movement of Green Vegetables on Chicago Market
Good movement of vegetables across Chicago market with price advances on cucumbers, beans, tomatoes and green corn. Cucumber prices ranged from $1.35 to $1.75 for various origins, homegrown crates $2.25 2.50 per box, asparagus $2 4 per two dozen, and head lettuce selling up to $2.75. Beans and peppers showed firmer or lower trends respectively, while tomatoes edged up as shipments slowed due to rain. Continuous demand for green corn kept prices steady despite more offerings. several regions reported higher hampers and crates across lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and other greens.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Florida
Alabama
Carolina
Michigan
St. Louis
Louisville
Mississippi
Seattle
Idaho
Hest
Texas
Baltimore
Oklahoma
Illinois
Excellent Demand in Springfield Market
Springfield Ill June 27 report shows strong demand for fresh fruits and vegetables with generally satisfactory prices. Illinois strawberries nearing end of season with wide price range for 24-quart cases from 1.75 to 3.50. cherries plentiful at 1.50 per 24 quart crate. beans, beets, carrots, cantaloupes and cabbage noted with varied prices and steady movement.
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Springfield
Ill
Imperial Valley
Illinois
Market Report On Fruits And Produce Prices
The report notes currants scarce at 6 dollars per 24 quart case as demand rises. Louisiana corn on the market is wormy and poorly filled, selling around 40 cents per dozen. Old potatoes near season end, Oklahoma Triumphs price about 2.75 to 3 dollars per cwt. Oranges bring 4.25 to 7.25 per case, fine stock to 5 dollars 0? per case. Djemons show strong demand with sizes 270 to 300 at 6.50 per case. Grapefruit offerings near end with best at 5 dollars.
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Losiana
Oklahoma Triumphs
Michigan New Potatoes Delayed This Year
Grand Rapids Mich June 27 Michigan's new potato crop will be two to four weeks late this year as growers report vines not in bloom by July 4. The season ends for old stock, shipping stations closed, light poor quality offerings sold at 50 cents a bushel. Southern Cobblers firm early week at 4.75 to 5.25 per barrel. Virginia Red Star brand Cobblers arrived, selling at top figures.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Southern
Virginia Red Star Brang Cobblers
Ola Potato Market Nears End in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Mich June 27 The old potato market is closing this week due to low Southern Cobbler prices and poor stock quality. Demand will shrink to limited inquiries while new crop prices hold at around 4.50 per barrel. old stock moves at 40 to 56 cents per bushel as shippers shut warehouses. Greenville market closed late last week.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Greenville
Georgia Peaches and Canning Prices Reported in Fremont
Georgia peaches received by Denney and Co at Georgia Peaches in Chicago and Fremont prices published by Fremont Canning Co. Berry prices list fruit costs including strawberries 56c per lb, gooseberries 68c, black raspberries $2 per 16-quart case, red raspberries $2 per 24-pint case, dewberries $1.76 per 16-quart, blacks $1.75 per case.
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Fremont
Mich
Fremont Canning Company
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