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UPDATE: Broccoli and Cauliflower

March 13, 2017

Broccoli

  • Markon First Crop Broccoli Crowns are available to load in South Texas and Yuma, Arizona; Markon Best Available is being substituted when needed
  • The seasons in both the Arizona/California desert and Northern Mexico are wrapping up
  • Salinas Valley shipments started this week; supplies are limited
  • Central Mexico will continue shipping through the transition; quality is good, with only occasional discoloration   
  • Expect ample stocks in Florida until growers transition to Georgia in early May

Cauliflower

  • Markon Essentials Cauliflower is available in Yuma, Arizona; supplies are expected to remain tight over the next few weeks
  • The industry remains ahead of harvesting schedules
  • Salinas Valley shipments are starting in a limited way
  • The Arizona/California desert season will come to a close in late March/early April

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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