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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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Don't use drugs: Eat your vegetables!

10/25/2012 11:56:16 PM
Tom Karst

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National Editor Tom Karst I was looking at a bulletin board full of art from my wife’s first grade class the other day.

Each of the crayon- colored sheets stapled to the bulletin board started with the words “I will not use drugs,” followed with a declaration what the kids would do instead.

While these kids hopefully don’t have a great understanding of what drugs are - a comparison to bad medicine might be the most likely concept they latch on to – they got the value proposition.

“I will not use drugs. I will play with my friends.”

“I will not use drugs. I will play basketball.”

“I will not use drugs. I will eat my vegetables.”

Bingo on the last solemn declaration; Next promotion campaign for the fresh produce industry: Don’t use drugs. Eat your vegetables. Black and white.

Landing in Anaheim today, I was gratified to see the “Going to PMA” discussion thread has more than 30 comments on the Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group on LinkedIn. Let’s keep those comments coming during the show, too.

Tomorrow the fun starts.

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Don't use drugs: Eat your vegetables!

10/25/2012 11:56:16 PMTom Karst

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10/25/2012 11:56:16 PM
Tom Karst