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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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Aldi to open 30 stores in Houston

03/07/2013 10:34:40 AM
Pamela Riemenschneider

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As Batavia, Ill.-based Aldi makes its way down the central corridor of Texas, the discount grocer confirmed a major installation on the other side of the state, with new stores in the Houston area slated to open in April.

The Houston Chronicle reported nine stores are scheduled to open April 11, with a total of 30 expected in the greater Houston area in the next two years.

The locations are:

2228 FM 2920 Road, Spring
4140 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena
2009 South Mason Road, Katy
2045 North Loop 336, Conroe
5930 Fry Road, Katy
10402 Highway 6 South, Sugar Land
11510 Broadway, Pearland
13340 Tomball Parkway, Houston
6900 FM 1960 East, Humble

Aldi built a distribution center in North Texas, in Denton, prior to opening its first stores in 2010. Since then, the retailer has expanded to 37 stores in the Lone Star State, the most recent opening in Waco in late February, according to an Aldi news release.

Aldi carries a limited assortment, with mostly private labels in dry grocery and about 50 of the most popular items in fresh produce, depending on season.

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Larry McClelland

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Maryland | March, 07, 2013 at 10:07 PM

Simply the best run Grocery chain in the country, Most Trader Joe's customers have no idea they are owned by the same company. They entirely cover the market by having Trader Joes appeal to the top income level while ALDI takes the rest. They also pay the highest wages in the industry but require the most work per shift. They should be a model for other industries.

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Chicago | March, 08, 2013 at 02:36 PM

It is a common miscoception that Aldi owns Trader Joes. See below from Wikipedia, I actually worked at Aldi and know this to be true they just explain it better than I could.

Theodor Paul "Theo" Albrecht, generally known as Theo Albrecht, was a German entrepreneur. He owned and was the CEO of the Aldi Nord discount supermarket chain. In the US he owned the Trader Joe's specialty grocery store chain. His brother Karl Albrecht owns the Aldi Süd discount supermarket chain. The two chains originally were a single family enterprise until a friendly division of assets in 1960. Aldi Süd operates the Aldi groceries in the United States. So Aldi and Trader Joe's, while owned by the brothers, have separate and distinct ownership and operations.

Christof Schumann

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Wiesbaden | March, 28, 2013 at 10:06 PM

ALDI is a strange company. I heard a tale from a very senior management guy who was
fired after appearing 5 muntes late to the meeting with Karl Albrecht. Somone who can
not be on time cannot lead other people, was Karls remark.
It is true though that if you fit right into the mold, you can become very rich. It is not
unusual that after 10 years and several promotions you may earn up to 300.000 Dollar /
year. They pay top dollar but expect whole commitment.

Shelly Barrett

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Livingston Texas | April, 12, 2013 at 04:10 AM

Oh I'm so happy. Humble Texas has an aldi's . It's worth the hours drive. I actually cried
when I heard my favorite store from back home was now within my reach in Livingston.
Today is my first trip since being in Texas and I just may cry because they're just like
home coming to me. I have my quarter for the cart. Yay aldi's !

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Aldi to open 30 stores in Houston

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