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Warmer than normal temperatures in the Santa Maria and Watsonville, California growing regions have impacted strawberry supplies. Expect tight inventories, higher prices, and quality concerns through July.  

• Markon First Crop Strawberries are sporadic; Markon Best Available and packer label will be substituted as needed
• The Santa Maria season is past peak production and supplies are declining
• Watsonville supplies are limited due to recent warm temperatures affecting quality and sizing
• Expect bleeding, bruising, over-ripeness, small sizing, softness, and reduced shelf-life over the next three weeks

Please contact your customer service representative for more information.

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