Pacific coast canned fruits: F.o.b. prices reflect average industry experience for the period June 1, 1953 through May 30, 1954

Hoos, S

Pacific coast canned fruits: F.o.b. prices reflect average industry experience for the period June 1, 1953 through May 30, 1954

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Sidney Hoos

Publication Information

Hilgardia 8(10):3-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n10p3. October 1954.

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Abstract

Final industry data on the f.o.b. prices of California canned peaches, pears, and apricots reflect the average industry experience for the 12-month period from June 1, 1953 through May 30, 1954– and may be summarized as follows:

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