Today's Pricing

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.



Learn More
  • Industry Alerts: USDA proceedings,
    Bankruptcy petitions — Learn more...
  • New Companies: PACA new
    licensees — Learn more...
  • Bankruptcy petitions have been filed by these companies — Learn more...
  • Company Listing changes: Address, personnel,
    contact information — Learn more...

Handling & Distributing

Kenco elects new member to board of directors

Jim Ethier will serve on Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Kenco’s board of directors after being elected to the post.

Ethier is a third-generation member of the Bush family specializing in Bush’s Best bean products, according to a news release.

Jim Ethier directorJim Ethier, (left) will serve on Kenco's board of directors with Jane Kennedy Greene, chairwoman and CEO; Jim Kennedy, Jr., chairman emeritus; Shelia Crane, director; Sam Smartt, director. He has been with third-party logistics provider Kenco for 44 years and has also served as a board member of Grocery Manufacturers Association and a board member and chairman of the Food Products Association.

“One of Kenco’s most important strengths is a set of strong core values which our family has adhered to for over 62 years,” Jane Kennedy Greene, chairwoman and chief executive officer of Kenco, said in the release. “As we sought to expand the diversity of backgrounds on our board, we recognized that Jim shares our values, in addition to his broad and successful business experience.”

Ethier currently serves on the board of the American Family Business Foundation along with many other organizations, according to the release.


Comments (0) Leave a comment 

Name
e-Mail (required)
Location

Comment:

characters left

Feedback Form
Leads to Insight