NATIONAL APPLE PROCESSING REPORT

United States Agricultural Marketing Service 2202 Monterey St. Suite 104-F
Department of Specialty Crops Program Fresno, CA 93721
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Volume XXXIV Number 34 Thursday April 27, 2017

APPLES UTILIZED FOR PROCESSING IN 2,000 LB (1 TON) UNITS

2016 Crop Total To Date Final
Week Ending 1-Apr 8-Apr 15-Apr 22-Apr 2016 2015 2015
Appalachian Juice 492 439 206 403 44,928 48,589 54,208
(VA - WV - M D - PA) Canners 4,054 3,847 1,962 4,391 131,002 171,364 213,782
Total 4,546 4,286 2,168 4,794 175,930 219,953 267,990
California Juice *0 *0 *0 *0 38,294 46,464 46,464
Peelers *0 *0 *0 *0 7,130 8,474 8,474
Total 0 0 0 0 45,424 54,938 54,938
Washington Juice 6,848 6,024 4,015 5,289 185,598 201,702 289,958
Peelers 4,561 4,282 3,521 3,103 123,143 127,530 195,532
Total 11,409 10,306 7,536 8,392 308,741 329,232 485,490
TOTAL 15,955 14,592 9,704 13,186 530,095 604,123 808,418
Revised figures in BOLD * Supplies in too few hands to report

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT VA, WV.MD, PA): Apple orchards continue in bloom as daytime temperatures have cooled to the fifties and sixties
with overcast skies and scattered showers. Straight loads of juice stock various varieties per cwt includes contract prices U.S. Cider grade $10.00-
11.00 mostly 11.00.
MICHIGAN: Trading is fairly slow for juice and process grade apples. Prices for juice are slightly higher at per cwt. picked up at the farm or
delivered from 9.25-11.00. The Michigan Processing Apple Growers Marketing Committee did not negotiate a minimum juice price or for undersize
process apples for the 2016 season. MACMA did negotiate the following processing peeler and canner apple prices with several processors for the
2016 crop, 2-1/2 inch and up per cwt.: Idared 12.25, Jonagold and Crispin 11.50, hard varieties (including Jonathan) 11.25, soft varieties (mostly
McIntosh, Red Delicious and summer varieties) 10.00. There are some table sorts selling as high as 14.00 per cwt. and tree run CA fruit bringing
18.00-19.00 per cwt.
NEW YORK: Movement of apples for juice stock from storable apples or packinghouse sorts is expected to decrease seasonally. Supply fairly light.
Trading is moderate. Prices about steady. Purchase prices listed are variety, size and quality dependent. Prices for processing apples on Wednesday,
April 26, 2017 F.O.B. packing house or receiving station per cwt. 2016 crop: Juice Stock - (Utilizing All Available Varieties from storable apples and
packinghouse sorts) $10.50-$14.00 mostly $12.00 Prices listed include previous commitments.
WASHINGTON: Offerings to processors moderate. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Prices for Wednesday April 26, 2017, F.O.B.
Packing house or receiving station per ton 2016 Crop. Wide range in prices. Juice $20.00-25.00 few Granny Smith higher. Peelers $120.00-160.00
mostly $140.00-150.00.

APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY EAST COAST

Prices for apple juice concentrate for the period April 20 April 26, 2017. Acidity 1.0-3.5 percent weight/weight as malic acid, color 40-70 percent,
brix minimum of 70.0, various containers (drums, bins, or bulk liquid packaging). Sales Ex Doc, excludes freight charges, all duties paid, containers
included unless otherwise stated.

Prices offered to importers per gallon basis in U.S. Dollars.

China Offerings Fairly Light $5.35-$5.65 mostly $5.40-$5.45
South America Offerings Fairly Light $5.75-$6.35 mostly $6.10-$6.25
Europe Offerings insufficient to quote

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NATIONAL SHIPPING POINT TRENDS

Unless otherwise stated, shipments, crossings or imports are for the weeks ending April 08, 15, 22, 2017 in that order in thousand hundredweight
(cwt) or 100,000 pound units.
Expected movement is for the period April 23 - May 06, 2017. Prices are for Monday, April 24, 2017 compared to Monday, April 17, 2017. 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.

---APPLES
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---2016 CROP Shipments 1,232-1,170-1,254 (Includes Exports 362-
316-386) ---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Washington Extra Fancy carton tray pack
Red Delicious 64s mostly 11.00-13.00, 72s mostly 10.90- 13.90, 80s 11.90-13.90, 88s mostly 12.00-14.00, 100s mostly 13.00-15.00, 113s mostly
13.00-14.00, 125s mostly 16.00-18.00; Golden Delicious 72s 23.00-27.00, 80s 26.90-29.00, 88s 23.00-28.00, 100s 22.00-24.90, 113s 21.00-
25.00; Fuji 72s mostly 24.00-26.00, 80s 22.00-26.90, 88s mostly 22.00-24.90, 100s 19.50-21.90; Granny Smith 72s 20.00-22.00, 80s 20.75-24.00,
88s 22.00-24.00, 100s 23.00-26.90; Gala 64s mostly 17.00-20.90, 72s 16.50-21.00, 80s 16.25-19.00, 88s mostly 16.00-18.90, 100s mostly 16.00-
18.00. Cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/2" min Red Delicious 17.90-21.00, Golden Delicious 21.00-23.00, Fuji 19.90-23.00, Granny Smith 22.00-26.50,
Gala 19.00-22.90. ORGANIC cartons tray pack Fuji 72s 41.00-44.00, 80s 37.00-44.00, 88s and 100s 36.00-44.00, Gala 72s 32.00-40.00 and 80s
36.00-42.00, 88s 32.00-38.00.Exports to (listed by volume in descending order): Mexico, India, Canada, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, China,
Dominican Republic, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Guatemala, Israel, Honduras, El Salvador, Sri Lanka,
Costa Rica, Philippines, Kuwait, Nicaragua, Singapore, Colombia, Panama, Jordan, Japan, Qatar, United Kingdom, Ecuador, French Polynesia, Cape
Verde, Korea (ROK), Cambodia, Palau, Korea (DPRK).
MICHIGAN---Shipments 58*-57-54---Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons U.S. Extra Fancy Tray
pack 88 size Gala mostly 26.00-28.00, Red Delicious mostly 16.00-18.00, Golden Delicious mostly 20.00-22.00, McIntosh mostly 24.00-26.00, Fuji
24.00-26.00, Jonagold mostly 20.00-23.00, 12 3-pound film bags 2-1/2 inch minimum Gala and Fuji mostly 22.00-24.00, Red Delicious mostly
14.00-16.00, Golden Delicious, McIntosh and Jonagold mostly 16.00-18.00,Jonathan 14.00-18.00, Law Rome mostly 14.00-15.00. Supply of Fuji
and Golden Delicious fairly light, Gala light and in few hands. *revised.
NEW YORK---Shipments 59-51-50---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S.
Extra Fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2 1/2 inch minimum Red Delicious mostly 20.00-21.00, Golden Delicious mostly 21.00-22.00, Fuji mostly 22.50-
24.00, McIntosh mostly 22.00-23.00, Gala mostly 24.00, Empire mostly 21.00-22.00. Cartons U.S. Extra Fancy tray pack Fuji 80s-88s mostly 28.00-
30.00, McIntosh 80s-88s mostly 30.00-32.00, 100s mostly 28.00-31.00.
NEW ENGLAND---Shipments 5-2-1---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Too few open market sales to establish a market.
CHILE---Imports-48-61-88---Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase.
PORT OF ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA AREA. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons tray pack. Granny Smith Marked Extra Fancy 70s and 80s
mostly 26.00; 90s 24.00-26.00; 100s mostly 22.00; 110s mostly 20.00. Royal Gala Marked Extra Fancy 70s and 80s mostly 26.00; 90s mostly 24.00;
100s mostly 20.00; and 110s 18.00-20.00.
---PEARS
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---2016 CROP Shipments 96-90-72 (Includes Exports 32-28-18) ---
Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped U.S. One D'Anjou 70s mostly 24.00-
27.00, 80s mostly 23.00-26.50, 90s mostly 23.00-26.00, 100s mostly 24.00, 110s 20.75-24.00, 120s mostly 22.50-25.00; Bosc 70-90s mostly 27.00-
28.00. Exports to (list by volume in descending order): Mexico, Canada, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, China, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, and
French Polynesia.
ARGENTINA Imports-131-10--42---Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. PORT OF ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA
REA. Trading fairly slow at higher prices. Prices higher. 18 kg containers Packham Triumph 70-90 sz mostly 26.00-28.00; 100 sz mostly 22.00-
24.00.
CHILE---Imports-24-17-15---Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. PORT OF ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA AREA
Trading slow. Prices 70 and 80 size higher, others generally unchanged. 18 kg cartons tray pack Bosc 70 sz and 80 sz mostly 26.00; 90 sz mostly
24.00; 100 sz mostly 22.00; and 110 sz 18.00-20.00.

The USDA Agriculture Marketing Service, through the Commodity Procurement Branch of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, buys fresh and processed
fruits, vegetables and specialty items from industry vendors. The service provides people with nutritious food and removes surplus production from the
marketplace. Both fresh and processed apples are included in these purchases. Information on commodity purchasing and invitation acceptances can be
obtained on the web at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/FVFoodProcurement Then click on the Purchase Announcements or Weekly Purchase Reports
link in the middle of the page to proceed to the listing of current offers and purchase results.

2000004642 The AMS has cancels Solicitation 2000004642 for the procurement of Canned and Frozen peaches pears, apricots, and mixed fruit.
2000004668 The AMS offer to purchase canned apple sauce and apple slices.
2000004666 The AMS offer to purchase canned tart cherries and unsweetened applesauce.
AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements New Master Solicitation effective for solicitations on or after 12-APR-2017
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National Summary of Advertised Retail Prices for Fresh Apples and Apple Juice
At Major Retail Supermarket Outlets for sales ending during the period of 04/15 to 04/27
FRUITS
THIS WEEK LAST WEEK LAST YEAR
Commodity Variety Unit Stores Wtd Avg Stores Wtd Avg Stores Wtd Avg
With Ads Price With Ads Price With Ads Price
CONVENTIONAL
64 oz (1/2)
Apples, Processed Juice 6,409 1.85 2,120 1.91 5,930 1.59
gallon)
96 oz (3/4)
Apples, Processed Juice 165 2.49 - - 17 3.99
gallon)
128 oz (1
Apples, Processed Juice 18 3.97 64 3.49 105 4.43
gallon)
64 oz (1/2)
Apples, Processed Juice Marked Cider 18 3.15 45 2.16 342 2.56
gallon)
96 oz (3/4)
Apples, Processed Juice Marked Cider 20 2.50
gallon)
ORGANIC
64 oz (1/2)
Apples, Processed Juice 1,330 2.81 155 3.41 1463 3.31
gallon)

REGIONAL DETAILS
NORTHEAST U.S. SOUTHEAST U.S. MIDWEST U.S.
Commodity Stores Wtd % Stores Wtd % Stores Wtd %
Unit Price Price Price
Variety With Avg Marked With Avg Marked With Avg Marked
Range Range Range
Ads Price Local Ads Price Local Ads Price Local
CONVENTIONAL
Apples, Processed 64 oz (1/2
1.29-3.79 1709 1.83 1.00-3.00 1,048 1.72 0.98-2.50 1172 1.70
Juice gallon)
Apples, Processed 96 oz (3/4
2.50 20 2.50
Juice gallon)
Apples, Processed 128 oz (1
3.97 18 3.97
Juice gallon)
Apples, Processed 64 oz (1/2
1.50 6 1.50
Juice Marked Cider gallon)
Apples, Processed 96 oz (3/4
2.50 20 2.50
Juice Marked Cider gallon)
ORGANIC
Apples, Processed 64 oz (1/2
3.99-4.99 140 4.96 2.98-2.99 246 2.98 2.29-2.99 917 2.42
Juice gallon)
SOUTH CENTRAL U.S. SOUTHWEST U.S. NORTHWEST U.S.
Commodity Stores Wtd % Stores Wtd % Stores Wtd %
Unit Price Price Price
Variety With Avg Marked With Avg Marked With Avg Marked
Range Range Range
Ads Price Local Ads Price Local Ads Price Local
CONVENTIONAL
Apples, Processed 64 oz (1/2
1.00-2.50 822 1.75 0.99-3.50 1,478 2.13 1.67-2.50 138 1.92
Juice gallon)
Apples, Processed 96 oz (3/4
2.49 145 2.49
Juice gallon)
Apples, Processed 64 oz (1/2
3.98 12 3.98
Juice Marked Cider gallon)
ORGANIC
Apples, Processed 64 oz (1/2
3.49 27 3.49
Juice gallon)
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FRESH APPLE SHIPMENTS BY ORIGINS
(AMOUNTS ARE SHOWN IN UNITS OF 40,000 LBS OR 1,000 40 LB PACKAGES)

COMMODITY APR 16 APR 09 APR 17 TOTAL THIS TOTAL LAST

MODE APR 22 APR 15 APR 23 SEASON THRU SEASON THRU TOTAL
ORIGIN 2017 2017 2016 APR 22 2017 APR 23 2016 LAST SEASON

APPLES
RAIL
CALIFORNIA-CENTRAL - - - 14 8 8
OREGON - - - 3 - 3
WASHINGTON 105 128 124 4434 5199 6666
TOTAL 105 128 124 4450 5206 6676

PIGGYBACK
CALIFORNIA-CENTRAL - - - 36 53 53
OREGON 9 6 6 294 260 278
WASHINGTON 20 16 3 403 269 391
TOTAL 29 22 9 733 582 721

TRUCK
APPALACHIA 23 30 58 2321 3227 3680
APPALACHIA EXPT - - 1 44 129 133
CALIFORNIA-CENTRAL - - - 1349 1391 1391
IDAHO - - - 352 238 238
IDAHO EXPT - - - 194 211 211
MICHIGAN 134 144 155 7425 7117 7933
NORTH CAROLINA - - - 201 250 250
NEW ENGLAND 3 5 21 479 587 719
NEW ENGLAND EXPT - - - - 1 1
NEW YORK 123 124 157 6351 7863 8975
NEW YORK EXPT 1 3 3 105 189 225
OREGON - 47 44 1780 1339 1721
WASHINGTON 1801 1754 1671 56786 52481 75843
WASHINGTON EXPT 948 775 663 27910 24018 33875
TOTAL 3032 2882 2774 105297 99041 135195

U.S. TOTAL 3166 3032 2907 110480 104829 142592

IMPORT
ARGENTINA 9 6 22 75 66 451
CANADA 2 3 1 96 71 85
CHILE 220 151 268 772 1631 7575
CHINA - 1 15 135 77 146
FRANCE - - - - 14 14
ISRAEL - - - 1 - -
ITALY - - - - - 6
MEXICO - - - 6 5 74
NEW ZEALAND 17 - 1 18 125 4494
SOUTH KOREA - - - 3 6 6
IMPORT TOTAL 248 162 307 1107 1996 12852

APPLES - ORGANIC
CALIFORNIA-CENTRAL - - - 135 78 78
NEW YORK - - - - - 2
WASHINGTON 242 240 160 9019 7474 9101
WASHINGTON EXPT 18 15 9 433 397 435
TOTAL 260 255 169 9587 7949 9616

U.S. TOTAL 260 255 169 9587 7949 9616

COMMODITY TOTAL 3674 3448 3384 121173 114774 165061

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FRESH PEAR SHIPMENTS BY ORIGINS
(AMOUNTS ARE SHOWN IN UNITS OF 45,000 LBS OR 1,000 45 LB PACKAGES)

COMMODITY APR 16 APR 09 APR 17 TOTAL THIS TOTAL LAST

MODE APR 22 APR 15 APR 23 SEASON THRU SEASON THRU TOTAL
ORIGIN 2017 2017 2016 APR 22 2017 APR 23 2016 LAST SEASON

PEARS
RAIL
CALIFORNIA-CENTRAL - - - 2 5 5
CALIFORNIA-NORTH - - - - 3 3
OREGON - - - 7 12 12
WASHINGTON - - - - 7 7
TOTAL - - - 10 28 28

PIGGYBACK
CALIFORNIA-CENTRAL - - - 15 3 3
CALIFORNIA-NORTH - - - 22 30 30
OREGON 3 - - 52 46 46
WASHINGTON - - - 2 3 3
TOTAL 3 - - 91 82 82

TRUCK
CALIFORNIA-NORTH - - - 1949 1853 1853
IDAHO - - - 18 - -
IDAHO EXPT - - - 1 - -
OREGON - 125 128 5103 8080 8692
WASHINGTON 134 134 139 7306 7763 8813
WASHINGTON EXPT 40 63 72 3027 3721 4193
TOTAL 174 322 339 17405 21416 23551

U.S. TOTAL 177 322 339 17506 21526 23660

IMPORT
ARGENTINA 55 23 278 1238 1388 1879
CANADA - - - 2 - -
CHILE 34 38 41 397 429 775
FRANCE - - - 7 5 5
JAPAN - - - 1 - -
NEW ZEALAND 4 3 1 6 7 33
SOUTH AFRICA 5 - - 5 6 30
URUGUAY - - - - - 1
IMPORT TOTAL 97 63 320 1656 1835 2723

PEARS - ORGANIC
CALIFORNIA-NORTH - - - 41 51 51
WASHINGTON 1 3 - 1187 1285 1292
WASHINGTON EXPT - - - 97 75 76
TOTAL 1 3 - 1324 1412 1420

U.S. TOTAL 1 3 - 1324 1412 1420

CHILE - - - - 1 1
IMPORT TOTAL - - - - 1 1

COMMODITY TOTAL 275 389 659 20487 24774 27805

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