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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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Frieda’s president chosen for Goldman Sachs speech

President and chief executive officer of Frieda’s Inc., Karen Caplan, is the first keynote speaker in Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses series.

Caplan The speech is July 11 at Long Beach City College, according to a news release.

Caplan plans to share advice for growing a business, including helpful deal-closing tips, social networking and LinkedIn insight and how being a community leader can help with networking, according to the release.

Those who attend the event will receive a copy of Caplan’s “Top 10 Keys To Success in a Family Business.”

Caplan is the daughter of founder Frieda Caplan and she has had many positions within the business.

For more information about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses series, visit http://www.goldmansachs.com.


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Rand Wilaon    
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Bakersfield, CA  |  July, 10, 2012 at 12:12 AM

Congradulations
Best one of the best

Dawn Gray    
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Vancouver, BC  |  July, 10, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Congrats Karen !
They are sure to benefit from your insights. Lucky attendee's !

Alicia    
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Newark, DE  |  July, 10, 2012 at 07:58 PM

Congratulations Karen!

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