Packout reports are immediately available. Grower Blocks Grower product is identified by block, which represents a commodity and, optionally, a variety. Growers may have multiple blocks of the same commodity and variety. Packout reporting and grower settlements are by block. In addition to block, lots may be used to group grower product.
Lots can represent a further breakdown of a grower's product such as a single receiving or date.
Also, lots can represent a product grouping across growers such as a vessel. Packout reporting and liquidations can be by lot making it easy for growers to match deliveries to the packer-shipper with proceeds from sales.