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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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UPDATED: Crunch Pak to roll out peach and mango flavored apple

Courtesy Crunch PakCashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak's new peach and mango flavored sliced apples are perfect for salads, said Tony Freytag, the company's senior vice president of sales and marketing. (UPDATED COVERAGE, 9:50 a.m., June 28) Sliced apple specialist Crunch Pak will roll out a peach and mango flavored sliced apple.

The company plans to introduce the product at the Produce Marketing Association foodservice conference in Monterey, Calif., July 20-22, said Tony Freytag, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Cashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak.

To create the product, Crunch Pak dips sliced apples in a solution that infuses the apples with the smell and taste of peaches and mangoes.

Slices will be packed in a one-pound bag.

The item works well with salads and drinks, Freytag said.

Crunch Pak also has plans to introduce grape and strawberry creme flavored apple slices, Freytag said. Those products could begin shipping in late August.

All three new flavored apple products will be sold at retail, Freytag said.


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