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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.

WEST FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-0) — Light harvest expected to start the week of May 28. Expect first f.o.b. by the first week of June.

U.S. SHIPPING POINTS — Greenhouse (54-56-**) — No prices reported. **unavailable

CANADA SHIPPING POINTS — Greenhouse (149*-150-**) — No prices reported. **unavailable, *revised

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FirstFruits shipping Opal apples

01/05/2011 5:02:59 PM
Andy Nelson

After a strong debut, FirstFruits Marketing will once again ship Opal apples this season.

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Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits, the Opal’s exclusive U.S. distributor, first shipped the yellow-skinned variety in 2009-2010, according to a company news release.

The Opal is grown in Washington exclusively by Prescott, Wash.-based Broetje Orchards, FirstFruits’ grower partner. The deal is expected to run from January through May.

A cross between a golden delicious and a Topaz, the Opal is known for its bright color, crunchy texture and tangy flavor. It was first produced in Europe in 2000.

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Judy Stein

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Newport IN 47966 | November, 21, 2011 at 08:47 PM

I purchased Opal apples at IGA stores in Tuscola, IL and Clinton, In last year. They are wonderful!!! I called Broetje Orchards and they were supposed to call me back telling me where they were shipping more apples. They never called me back. I thought these apples were wonderful.....now how do I find out where I could purchase more of these apples. The fellow at IGA in Tuscola said they won't be carrying them. Please let me know where I could find these apples close to where I'm located. My zip code is 47966. I would appreciate a reply to this comment. Thank you.

Lisa Friedrich

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Minneapolis, MN | November, 30, 2011 at 01:09 PM

Judy - Opal has a Facebook page that will list the store locations as they become available. Check there for the latest information. Because of limited availability they likely won't be available in your immediate area. As of now it looks like the closest retailer to you will be Jewel in the Chicago area.