RA_LO100 Raleigh, NC Tuesday, September 10, 2019 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News Provided by: North Carolina Food Distribution Federal-State Market News Office - Raleigh, NC Phone: 919-707-3156 Internet Address: http://www.ncagprices.org North Carolina Farm-to-School Total Produce Sales Delivered August 26, 2019. Produce is grown, sold, and consumed within the state of North Carolina. Produce has been delivered and on school property for two days prior to price reported. Produce must arrive at school systems receiving points as fresh as possible. COMMODITY CONTAINERS TOTAL ORDERED UNIT PRICE Apple Slices Case (100 2-Ounce Bags) 510 27.75 Asian Pears 1/2 Bushel Carton 1143 23.50 Cantaloupe Case (6-12s or 35-40 Lbs.) 1802 11.00 Peaches Box (50-60s or 25 Lbs.) 1130 21.50 Tomatoes, Grape Type Flats 12 1-Pint Clamshells 388 12.95 Watermelon, Seedless Box (30-35 Lbs.) 2774 14.50 Specifications: Apple slices are Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady varieties. No specifications on Asian Pears. Cantaloupes are U.S. No. 1, eastern type varieties. Honeydew Melons are U.S. No. 1. Peaches are U.S. No. 1, size 2 1/2 and up, yellow or white varieties. Grape Tomatoes are U.S. No. 1, color red, firm, small to medium size. Seedless Watermelons are U.S. No. 1.