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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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JemD, Mastronardi among Canada’s best-managed companies

Two Ontario greenhouse vegetable growers have been named among Canada’s 50 best-managed companies.

JemD Farms and Mastronardi Produce, both based in Kingsville, are winners in the annual Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies awards, according to company news releases.

The awards, sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums, recognize Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have been chosen to be a part of such a wonderful group of award winners and to be receiving this prestigious award,” Jim DiMenna, president of JemD Farms, said in a release. “Our company goal of constant evolution and continual growth is very important to our team, having this award bestowed upon our company is truly an honor.”

For Mastronardi, this is the company’s fourth straight year of being named a top 50 company, earning it Gold Standard designation.

“My family has been focused on growing quality, flavorful produce for almost 60 years, and it is with great pleasure that we accept this award again this year elevating us to the Gold Standard level,” Paul Mastronardi, the company’s president, said in a release.


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February, 26, 2013 at 06:59 PM

Good to see this... These are two excellent companies to do business with.

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