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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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Director of marketing returns to Mastronardi

Mastronardi Produce, Kingsville, Ontario, is welcoming back Chris Veillon as the director of marketing.

Veillon Veillon returned to the company in late May, after leaving in August 2010.

“It feels great to be back with the company,” Veillon said. “It’s exciting. I’ve been gone for a couple of years and I’m looking forward to seeing the new changes with Mastronardi.”

Veillon was previously with the company for three years and was director of marketing position before moving to Scholar’s Choice, a Canadian retailer of children’s toys for educators.

“I missed the Mastronardi family and to be honest I really missed the produce business,” he said.

“We are happy about his return back to the family and are excited about the creative thinking he brings to our marketing team,” said Nancy Pickersgill, event planning and communication manager, in an e-mail.

Veillon is looking forward to the future projects with the company and seeing the progress with the Zima grape tomato.


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EYRAGUES FRANCE  |  July, 17, 2012 at 10:15 AM

Nous sommes ravis que tu reviennes avec MASTRONARDI PRODUCE et nous espérons avoir le plaisir de te revoir en FRANCE ou à BERLIN.
Bonne continuation avec toujours autant d'enthousiasme.

GAUTIER SEMENCES

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