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UPDATE: Avocados
August 07, 2017
The avocado market is rising quickly; supplies are extremely limited. Prices are expected to reach all-time high levels over the next few weeks.
- The California and Peruvian seasons are nearly finished
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Mexico’s summer crop is maturing slowly and inconsistently
- Shipments are down more than 50%
- Fruit must meet certain maturity levels prior to harvest
- No relief is expected until the Mexican fall crop begins in late September
- Extreme market conditions will persist for the next eight weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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