Farmers lose perishable produce to waste in low margins
In the Lower Rio Grande Valley growers face high losses as markets set low prices for bananas onions lemons and tomatoes. Manuel Flowers manager of a Stop-N'Go reports daily waste and calculates margins showing up to 50 percent loss on key items while sellers push a 30 percent markup to stay viable. The piece contrasts grower costs with consumer prices and notes personal details about Flowers including his UT business degree and H E B background.
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Archbishop Iakovos to visit San Antonio for 40th St Sophia events
Archbishop Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Church plans a three day visit to San Antonio starting March 17 for the 40th anniversary of St Sophia Greek Orthodox Community. The trip includes a banquet at the Anacacho Hotel and meetings with Catholic Protestant and Jewish leaders.
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