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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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N2N Global hires former Chiquita executive

Craig StephenStephen N2N Global has hired Craig Stephen, whose three-decade career includes executive roles at Chiquita Brands International Inc. and a seat on the Produce Marketing Association’s board of directors.

As N2N Global’s chief strategy officer, Stephen is also on its board of directors. His 22-year tenure at Chiquita includes leading several business units, as president and chief operating officer of the Far East and Australia Asia and vice president and general manager of the North American fresh fruit business.

N2N Global Ernesto Nardone said in a news release that experience at Chiquita makes Stephen a perfect choice.

“Craig has a global perspective on business that is good for our clients and good for our expansion objectives at N2N Global,” Nardone said in the release.

Nardone said the company’s goal is to become the “go-to-firm” when clients need help building strategic initiatives, penetrating new markets or solving operation problems, including technology-related issues.

Angela Nardone, chairwoman and chief innovation officer at N2N Global, said the company operates in North American, South American and African markets.

“It is important that members of our team continue to help our customers to enable business across international borders with cultural, legal and market demand difference,” she said in the release.

Stephen is a member of the PMA’s board of directors and its Global Development Council.


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