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Above-normal temperatures persist in Mexico’s Baja Peninsula; supplies are limited due to the excessive heat. Expect prices to rise over the next several weeks due to decreased stocks.

Cilantro

• Baja-grown supplies are being challenged by high temperatures
• California is the main source for bunched cilantro; raw product for loose packs is limited from Mexico’s Baja Peninsula 
• Expect tight supplies and elevated prices over the next three weeks

Green Onions

• Extreme, consistent heat is slowing onion maturity
• These conditions are decreasing the size and weight of onions, lowering overall yields
• Limited stocks and high prices are forecast for the next three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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