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Prices are climbing. Growers in California, Florida, and Mexico continue to battle cold weather. Stemmed strawberry supplies are extremely limited; fruit is not reaching full size (expect 12-16 pieces per 4/1-pound clamshell).
 
Oxnard

• Supply levels are being affected by low temperatures; the forecast calls for evening and morning weather in the 30F to 40F degree range
• Berry size ranges from small to medium (expect 22-30 pieces per 1-pound clamshell)

Mexico

• Mexican supplies are available for loading in South Texas, as well as Oxnard and Los Angeles, California
• Size ranges from small to medium; cold weather is inhibiting growth (expect 22-30 pieces per 1-pound clamshell)

Florida

• Stocks remain limited as fields continue to experience low temperatures
• Berry size is small (approximately 20-30 pieces per 1-pound clamshell)

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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