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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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Oppy wins award for best-managed companies

The Oppenheimer Group has been named one of Canada’s best managed companies for the 12th year in a row.

Vancouver, British Columbia-based Oppy is a winner of the annual Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies award, according to a company news release.

Oppy joins two Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse vegetable shippers, JemD Farms and Mastronardi Produce, as produce industry winners of the annual award.

The award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, The National Post, MacKay CEO Forums and Queen’s School of Business.

“A dozen years is a long time for any company to perform at the top of its game,” John Anderson, Oppy’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, said in the release. “It’s an honor to be recognized again among the best. It’s a testament to our strategy, and the growers and customers who help us bring it to life. But most of all, it is earned by our people...”

Applications for the award are reviewed by an independent judging panel that evaluates how companies address various business challenges, including new technologies, globalization, brand management, leadership, leveraging and developing core competencies, designing information systems and hiring the right talent.

With its victory Oppy renewed its Platinum Club member status for the fifth year in a row.


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Jim DiMenna    
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Kingsville, Ontario  |  February, 28, 2013 at 09:21 AM

Congratulations John to your team. Im really happy to know and respect you and the Oppy group. Jim DiMenna

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