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WATERMELON — F.O.B.S AS OF MAY 13

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (705-766-766, seedless 683-751-759, seeded 22-15-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading seeded slow, others moderate. Prices seedless 35-60 counts lower, others generally unchanged. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35-60 counts mostly 20 cents, 75-80s 14-16 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 35-55 counts 12-14 cents. Flat cartons red-flesh seedless miniature 6-9s $7-9. Quality variable. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (29-96-255, seedless 26-83-223, seeded 3-13-32) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading very active at slightly lower prices. Prices 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35-60 counts 28 cents, seeded-type approximately 28-35 counts mostly 21-22 cents. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.

FLORIDA — Shipments (124-159-233, red-flesh seeded 16-29-53, red-flesh seedless 51-130-180) — Movement expected to increase as more growers start the season in central Florida. Harvesting slowed. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seeded-type 35s 24-25 cents; red-flesh seedless-type 45 count 29-30 cents, 60 count 29-30 cents. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ seedless 0-23-16, CA 0-26-78, seedless 0-24-73, seeded 0-2-5) — Movement from western Arizona, Imperial and Coachella valleys expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices slightly lower. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly 22 cents. Organic red-flesh seedless 24-inch bins per pound approximately 35 and 45 counts 35 cents; miniature carton 6s and 8s $20.50. Quality generally good. Harvest central Arizona expected to begin the week of May 27.



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Blueberries

California Giant features baseball promotion

California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., is featuring a baseball-themed promotion this summer.

From July 9 through August 19 consumers can enter the Giant Fans of Baseball sweepstakes weekly for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Play it Again Sports, according to a news release.

To participate consumers scan quick-response codes on California Giant Berry Farms’ packaging, visit calgiant.com/win or the company’s Facebook page.

“We strive to create dynamic, two-way communications with our consumers and share those successes with our retail partners,” said Cindy Jewell, director of marketing, in the release. “We use promotions like Giant Fans of Baseball to connect with our consumers in unique ways, by engaging in conversations about the things they are directly interested in.”

The company first used the Giant Fans of Baseball promotion in social networking promotions in 2011 in conjunction with sponsoring youth summer and baseball camps, advertising on Bay Area radio station KNBR and the popular MLB season, according to the release.

Consumers in the San Francisco area can also participate in Junior Giant Day.

On Aug. 12, California Giant plans to make an appearance at two locations in AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, along with with 4,000 Junior Giants players and coaches, according to the release.


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