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Markon First Crop (MFC) Grapes are not available in 21-pound portion packs; packer label supplies are being substituted. New crop harvesting is behind the regular seasonal schedule in Chile. Inconsistent weather patterns and vessel loading delays/arrivals on both coasts are limiting supplies. Growers are holding shipments until vessels are fully loaded. The next arrivals are scheduled for the week of January 18.

Lunch Bunch Grapes

• MFC Grapes are not available in 21-pound portion packs; packer label is being substituted
• Prices continue to rise; stocks are tight
• Chilean packer label Lunch Bunch supplies will begin shipping Tuesday, January 12
• The Flame variety will kick off the Chilean Lunch Bunch season
• This type is a rounder berry and will appear smaller when compared to California Crimsons
• Flavor will be sweet; texture will be a bit crisp
• Quality is good and flavor is sweet; brix levels are 18-20

Green Seedless Grapes

• New crop Chilean green seedless stocks are limited
• Supplies are not expected to reach adequate levels to cover demand until early February
• Berry size is medium to large; shape is round
• Flavor is improving; sugar levels are ranging 17-18
• Prices are reaching the mid $40.00 level

Red Seedless Grapes

• New crop Chilean Flame red seedless stocks are tight
• Vessel delays on both coasts are creating supply shortages
• Berry size is medium to medium-large; shape is round
• Flavor is sweet; brix levels are 18-20
• Prices are skyrocketing; markets are reaching the $50.00 range

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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