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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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Lil Snappers highlighted for Valentine’s Day

Lil SnappersCourtesy SunkistThese 3-pound bags of Lil Snappers from Sunkist Growers are part of a two-week joint promotion that also features 3-pound bags of Pink Lady apples from Stemilt Growers. Stemilt Growers LLC and Sunkist Growers Inc. joined efforts for in-store promotions of Lil Snappers as part of Valentine’s Day campaigns for Cara Cara navel oranges and Pink Lady apples.

The growers have in-store radio spots running at Winn Dixie and Bi-Lo grocery stores for two weeks, according to a news release from the fruit companies.

Three-pound bags of “kid-size” fruit are the focus of the radio spots. The resealable bags are just one of the products in the Lil Snappers line, said Sunkist retail marketing director Julie DeWolf, in the release. She said the radio ads were designed to be fun and informative.

The Lil Snappers name is trademarked by Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt and is used under license by Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based Sunkist.


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