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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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Organics Insider

No lettuce in these salads, they're packed with greens

Photos courtesy San Miguel Produce Oxnard, Calif.-based San Miguel Produce has launched nine new salads and salad kits comprised of dark leafy greens — with no lettuce or spring mix.

Featuring kales, beet greens, spinach and Asian greens, the seven conventional and two organic blends belong to the company’s Super Greens salad series, according to an April 15 news release.

Among the salads and kits bearing the Cut ‘n Clean Greens label:

  • Five salads and kits under the SuperKALE banner. They include a conventional and organic Rainbow Kale Salad with red, green and lacinato kale; two conventional kits offering zesty orange vinaigrette or avocado tomatillo dressing; and an organic kit with toasted sesame vinaigrette.
  • Two products under the IRONman banner: a salad kit with bacon dressing, and a salad with beet greens and semi-savoy spinach.
  • Two products under the EnerCHI banner, an Asian Greens Salad with baby bok choy, snow pea shoots and Asian mustard greens; plus a salad kit with toasted sesame vinaigrette.

All are triple-washed, according to the release.

The salads and salad kits come in clamshells from 7 ounces to 16 ounces, with foodservice packs available in 2.5-pound bags.

San Miguel Produce also offers a line of Asian greens under the Jade label.


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Jill, The Veggie Queen    
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Northern California  |  April, 30, 2012 at 03:08 PM

What a great idea to get people to eat more dark, leafy greens. I hope that this product is well received. People often love kale saladds but not making them. More greens, please.

Anita G    
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Massachusetts  |  May, 02, 2012 at 08:18 AM

BAD Grammar ALERT! Things can NOT be "comprised of" - but they CAN be "composed of". EDITORS: Please do NOT promote BAD grammar in the US! our populace is already uninformed enough!

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