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Cucumber prices are firming up on the West Coast; volume is low out of Baja, Mexico. Michigan stocks are adequate, but expected to tighten due to shifting demand.

• Baja, Mexico is the primary growing region for West Coast cucumbers at this time of year
  • Cool weather has slowed production
  • Many suppliers are experiencing a partial harvesting gap; growers will increase production in two to three weeks
  • West Coast demand will shift to the East Coast, pushing prices up
• Michigan is the primary growing region for East Coast cucumbers
  • Supplies are adequate
  • Quality is average for this time of year; domestic shelf-life is typically shorter than that for Mexican product (order for quick turns)
• Expect limited stocks and rising prices for the next two to three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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