News and Stories

Broccoli supplies will be sufficient for the next two weeks, with fewer stocks forecast for the week of April 25; the market will inch up. Expect tight cauliflower supplies this week; prices are rising. Volume should increase by the end of next week.

Broccoli

• Strong demand is being met with sufficient production from Salinas and Santa Maria, California as well as Mexico (loading in South Texas)
• Growers have been harvesting ahead of schedule for several weeks; stocks are expected to tighten the week of April 25
• Quality is very good, but inspectors have reported minor issues such as discoloration and long branches
• Markon First Crop Broccoli Crowns are sporadic; Markon Best Available will be substituted as necessary due to branchy stems
  

Cauliflower

• Prices will rise into the mid-20s this week
• Ready Set Serve contract trigger levels are expected to be met by Monday, April 18
• Most growers predict increased volume by the end of next week
• Yuma production will end this week; crops in Salinas and Santa Maria are struggling to meet strong demand
• Large sizes (9-count heads) will be scarce until supplies increase, especially in Salinas
• Markon Essentials Cauliflower is available                                             

 Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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