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Blueberry prices are elevated; supplies are extremely limited. Growers are transitioning to new growing regions; availability will be sporadic. Expect active mixed berry markets for the next several weeks.

Blackberries

• California is the primary growing region
• The majority of supplies are currently being grown in the Salinas/Watsonville area
• The season is past its peak; quality issues include leaking, red cell, and softness
• Availability is limited; stocks will decrease week after week
• The Mexican season has begun; supplies are ramping up quickly
• Prices are elevated
• Product is available for loading in South Texas with a few stocks being transferred to the East and West Coasts
• New crop quality is good
• Availability is sufficient; supplies are increasing

Blueberries

• The seasons in Michigan and the Pacific Northwest are winding down
• Supplies are extremely tight
• Prices are elevated; demand exceeds supply
• Quality issues such as decay, shriveling, and softness are common at this time of year
• The import season is underway
• Air shipments from South America are sporadically arriving on the East and West Coasts
• Prices are high
• The season is off to a slow start due to cold temperatures in Argentina
• Availability is limited, but will ramp up by mid-October as growers harvest in Chile and Peru also
• Quality is very good
• Limited quantities of Mexican blueberries have begun crossing into the U.S.
• Prices are elevated
• Availability of new crop fruit is extremely limited
• Supplies will ramp up over the next several weeks with promotable volume expected by November
• Quality is good

Raspberries

• California is the primary growing region
• Prices are up
• Volume is low and will further taper off by mid to late-October
• Availability is tight due to strong demand
• Limited supplies of Mexican raspberries have begun crossing into the U.S.
• The market is comparable to California prices
• Supplies are limited as the season gets started
• Quality is good

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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