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TOMATOES — F.O.B.S AS OF MAY 14

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (433-454-398) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices 5x6s higher, others lower. Extra services included. 25-pound cartons loose mature-greens 85% U.S. 1 or better 5x6s $8.95-9.95, 6x6s $7.95-8.95, 6x7s $7.95-8.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (152-146-159, greenhouse 124-123-137, vine-ripes 28-23-22) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies 4x4 to 4x5s light. Trading 4x4 to 4x5s fairly active, others slow. Prices 4x4 to 4x5s higher, others generally unchanged. Field-grown and greenhouse cartons/flats two-layer 4x4s mostly $9-10, 4x5s mostly $7.95-9, 5x5s mostly $4.99-5, 5x6s $4.64-5. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (8-8-11, greenhouse 7-7-9, vine-ripes 1-1-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of May 21.

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Pink Lady apples rank first in flavonoid content

02/03/2012 1:24:43 PM
Andy Nelson

Pink Lady apples have the highest levels of a compound linked to heart health, according to a recent study of various apple varieties.

In a test conducted by researchers at the University of Western Australia and the Western Australia Department of Agriculture, Pink Lady ranked first in the levels of flavonoids, a common plant pigment compound that has the potential to improve heart health, according to a news release from Wenatchee, Wash.-based Pink Lady America LLC.

Golden delicious, gala, hopper crab and more than 25 other Australian commercial and pre-breeding varieties were included in the study.

Most of the Pink Lady’s flavonoids were found in the fruit’s skin, according to researchers.

The study found that apples rich in flavonoids aid in blood vessel relaxation, which can reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

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02/03/2012 1:24:43 PM
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