US: Papayas see strong demand, higher prices

By Andy Nelson

(April 1, 11:05 a.m.) Demand for ample supplies of high-quality papayas should be strong in April and May, importers said.

At the end of March, Princeton, Fla.-based New Limeco LLC was bringing in six to eight loads of papayas from Guatemala per week, about 20% more than last year at the same time, said Eddie Caram, sales manager.

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