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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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Allen Lund partners with high school for sixth year

Allen Lund Co. is partnering with Verbum Dei High School, Los Angeles, for the sixth consecutive year as a sponsor of the Verbum Dei Corporate Work Study Program.

allen lundAllen Lund HR generalist Carrie Petersen, (left) stands with work study students Mark Palmer, Omar Melendrez, Sebastian Fragoso, Tylan Smith, and Allen Lund vice president of support operations Kenny Lund. Allen Lund has four students working at company headquarters during the 2012-13 academic year, according to a news release.

Those four students — senior Omar Melendrez, sophomore Sebastian Fragoso and freshmen Tylan Smith and Mark Palmer — will each work five full days a month on a rotational basis.

They will gain experience while working in marketing, carrier resources, human resources and sales departments, according to the release.

“The rewarding corporate work study program provides an invaluable experience for these gentlemen who are able to work in a variety of departments and learn more about our company,” Carrie Petersen, human relations generalist at Allen Lund said in the release. “Our students jump right in, eager to learn, and our employees benefit from participation as well. It’s more than just a work experience here. We truly embrace them into our Allen Lund family.”


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