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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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Publication honors Earthbound Farm, Organic Girl

03/06/2013 6:53:55 PM
Mike Hornick

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Courtesy Earthbound FarmThese frozen organic cherries were one of three Earthbound Farm products honored in Prevention's 100 Cleanest Packaged Foods Awards. Organic Girl was also a winner. Earthbound Farm and Organic Girl products are among the winners of the 100 Cleanest Packaged Foods Awards named by Prevention.com.

Qualifying products are free of genetically modified organisms and have less than 10 grams of added sugar and less than 200 milligrams of sodium per serving, or 400 for a meal. Additional criteria applied to canned and seafood products.

San Juan Bautista, Calif.-based Earthbound Farm is honored for two frozen organic products, its dark sweet cherries and its kale. The grower-shipper’s fresh mixed baby kales, also organic, were recognized as well.

Organic Girl was honored for its fresh herbs and greens. The blend includes organic baby bok choy, baby chard, tango, baby arugula, mizuna, cilantro and sweet Italian parsley. Organic Girl is owned by NewStar Fresh Foods LLC, Salinas, Calif.

Winners can be viewed at Prevention’s website or in the publication’s March iPad edition. Twitter discussion is at hashtag #eatclean2013.

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Publication honors Earthbound Farm, Organic Girl

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