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Ikeda Bros. president dies at 94

02/28/2013

Kazuo Ikeda, president of Ikeda Bros. and a cofounder of the Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange, died Feb. 11 in Arroyo Grande, Calif., at 94.
Ocean Mist launches Asian vegetable packs

01/30/2013

Ocean Mist Farms has begun shipping shrink-wrapped bok choy and napa cabbage in advance of Chinese New Year on Feb. 10.
Produce provides adventures overseas

11/26/2012

And now, a word from your foreign correspondent.
Specialties hold their own in challenging economy

02/24/2012

NEW YORK — Despite the lagging economy, specialties demand remains steady.
Produce shippers ready for early Chinese New Year

12/29/2011

Chinese New Year’s early arrival this year – Jan. 23 – has limited opportunities for some produce shippers, but brands like Frieda’s and Melissa’s will have had retail marketing efforts in place for weeks.

It’s the year of the dragon — a symbol of power and prosperity – on the Chinese calendar. The holiday fell on Feb. 3 and Feb 14 in 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Market Scope - Asian vegetables — F.o.b.s as of May 13
2013-05-12
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (7-7-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices crates slightly lower, cartons generally unchanged. Bok choy WGA crates mostly $15.95-17.35, 30-pound cartons mostly $11.35-12.95. Quality variable.