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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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Tomato Thyme has fresh Tasti-Lee tomato salsas

Tomato Thyme Corp. Tasti-Lee salsasTomato Thyme Corp. Tomato Thyme Corp. is introducing a line of fresh-cut salsas. Tomato Thyme Corp., a Wimauma, Fla.-based tomato grower-shipper, is introducing a line of fresh-cut salsas.

Marketed under Tomato Thyme’s White Diamond Farms processing label, the refrigerated salsas are available in 16-ounce plastic containers and are made with vine-ripened Tasti-Lee tomatoes.

In late December, Tomato Thyme plans to sell the products in southeastern Publix Super Markets Inc. stores, which is based in Lakeland, Fla.

The salsas are available in mild, medium and hot, according to a news release.

Tomato Thyme renovated the White Diamond fresh-cut processing facility August. Improvements include air purification and sanitation systems and a modern chiller which helps extend shelf life and freshness, according to the release.


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Alan    
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Brooklyn, NY  |  December, 14, 2012 at 10:16 AM

1st Class Company and 1st Class Products. Congratulations to Javier and Company. Can't
wait to try the Tasti-Lee Salsa!

donna scott    
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Lansing, NY  |  December, 17, 2012 at 11:19 AM

I hope I can find this fresh salsa in Wegmans! I love Tasti Lee tomatoes and I love salsa.

Mary    
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Venice, FL  |  January, 24, 2013 at 06:06 PM

Bought a container of "Tasti-Lee"mild mannered Fresh Salsa at my local Publix and don't like it at all. To salvage the rest of the container will try to make some sort of spaghetti sauce out of it.

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