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Mexican avocado shipments are increasing into the U.S. Prices will ease by next week; supplies are increasing.

• The seasons in California and Peru have ended
• Chilean fruit is now on the market and will ship through February 2018
• The Mexican summer crop (Flora Loca bloom) has finished and the fall crop (Aventajada and Normal bloom) is ramping up
  • Size is dominated by 48- and 60-count fruit
  • Supplies are predominantly No. 1 grade; No. 2 fruit will be limited at the beginning of the season
• Prices are beginning to ease as availability improves; expect lower FOB shipping point prices for next week
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns and holding on to minimal inventory as markets decline

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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