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In anticipation of today’s rain, most Markon suppliers harvested over the weekend. This prepacking will ensure that today’s orders will be covered; loading delays are expected to be minimal tonight. More rain is forecast through the week, with heaviest amounts expected on Tuesday night and late Thursday/early Friday. Total precipitation is estimated to range from .50” to .75” by Friday evening.

• Because the majority of suppliers canceled harvests today, loading delays are expected for tomorrow’s shipments
• Weather challenges are expected all week; growers will pack ahead when possible
• Epidermal blistering and peeling are problems that the rain will compound
• Other rain-related quality problems include:
• Excessive dirt/mud
• High respiration rates/reduced shelf-life (in value-added packs)
• Mechanical damage
• Premature pinking
• Expect prices to rise as supplies tighten due to limited harvesting hours and reduced yields
• Markon inspectors will be working with harvesting crews to keep cartons as clean and dry as possible
  

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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