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UPDATE: Asparagus

August 17, 2018

Asparagus prices are rising as industry volume declines. Markon First Crop Asparagus is available; packer label is being substituted as needed

  • Mexican supplies are limited
    • Fields in Central Mexico are past peak production
    • Baja yields are slowly increasing
  • Limited Peruvian stocks are helping to meet demand
  • Quality is good: spears are deep green and tips are tight
  • Expect markets to continue rising over the next 10 to 14 days 

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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