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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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Southern Specialties promotes for Easter, Passover

Southern Specialties Inc. is promoting Southern Selects brand french beans and white asparagus for Easter and Passover.

The Pompano Beach, Fla.-based company says the products are becoming holiday traditions in households and restaurants.

The flavor and non-fibrous texture of the french beans make them popular, according to a Southern Specialties news release.

Southern Specialties markets french beans in 8-ounce and 1-pound microwaveable bags and 2-pound bags. It offers white asparagus in an 11-by-1-pound box.

A grower, importer, processor and shipper, Southern Specialties also markets artichokes, green beans, baby vegetables, berries, and specialty lettuce from the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Central America and South America.


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alan holtzman    
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Austin, tx  |  June, 12, 2012 at 06:35 PM

The french cut green beans have absolutely no taste. They have crunch; however, are tasteless. I don't know where they come from; but, they are not very fresh! Just convenient.

Denise    
Austin  |  December, 03, 2012 at 01:26 PM

I agree with alan ^^^

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