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Strawberry supplies continue to tighten. Heavy rain is expected to severely impact harvesting in California through Friday. Stemmed strawberry volume remains extremely low in all areas.

Oxnard, California

• Forecasts call for rain through Friday January 29
• Next week is expected to bring low temperatures and possible frost, along with more rain on February 2 and 3
• Supplies will remain extremely limited; Mexican fruit is being transferred to help fill supply shortages

Mexico

• This week, weather was slightly warmer, but lower temperatures are returning by the weekend; this will keep size small and supplies tight
• Fruit is loading in South Texas, as well as Oxnard and Los Angeles, California
• Quality is good

Florida

• Supplies have increased slightly due to higher temperatures
• The forecast calls for cold weather and scattered showers later this week, which will then limit supplies
• Quality is good

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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