California grape grower Sarabian dies

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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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California grape grower Sarabian dies

12/05/2012
Mike Hornick

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Sarkis Sarabian Sarabian Sarkis Sarabian, former president of Sarabian Farms and a past board chairman for the California Grape & Tree Fruit League, died Nov. 30. He was 79.

Sanger, Calif.-based Sarabian Farms is a grower-shipper of grapes, melons, Asian vegetables and other items. Its label is Sark’s Sunshine Fresh.

Sarabian joined the league as a grower member in 1974 and was chairman in 1989 and 1990. He served on several committees, including standardization and packaging, environmental resources and marketing research.

In 2008, he became the first recipient of the California Grape & Tree Fruit League’s lifetime achievement award, according to a news release.

Sarabian is survived by his wife, Virginia; sons Michael, David and Charles; and seven grandchildren. A memorial is set for 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 2226 Ventura Ave., Fresno.

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12/05/2012
Mike Hornick