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New position report points to challenging environment for sellers in the months ahead
California ended the first quarter of its current marketing year in its lowest sold position on record, underscoring the challenges sellers face igniting demand even amid decade-low prices.
Inshell and kernel prices level as light quality issue reduces selling interest
Walnut inshell and kernel prices were steady in the week to Thursday as market participants said an improvement in demand from destination markets could signal a stabilizing market after several weeks of sustained falls.
Market moves off lows on buyer confidence
Processing grade and inshell prices bounced off their recent lows to end several weeks of sustained falls in the global almond market the week ending Tuesday as buyer confidence improved.
US walnut market firms as light quality issues dominate pricing
U.S. walnut inshell prices rose for a second consecutive week as sales of material with a lower light percentage guarantee largely dried up and packers able to commit to higher light percentage thresholds sold at levels above $0.80/lb FAS.
Nonpareils find support as buyers start to cover
Most assessed Nonpareil kernel prices rose the week ending Tuesday in the global almond market following a multi-week decline on better demand from the Middle East.
US inshell prices increase on better demand from processors, but price divergence continues
Inshell prices found support in the week to Thursday despite a wide variance in pricing that some buyers attributed to color quality issues and as processors in destination markets moved to snap up volumes at low levels.
