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Raspberry and blackberry prices are elevated; supplies are limited. 

Raspberries

• Recent inclement weather in Oxnard and Baja have reduced supplies  
• Central Mexico will help with the supply increase as that growing region ramps up
• Expect stocks to rebound each week slightly until supplies hit their peak in mid-March
• Pricing will begin to decrease slowly as supplies improve

Blackberries

• Central Mexico is currently the primary growing region
• Cold temperatures have reduced supplies, which is normal for this time of year
• Expect tight supplies for the next 10-12 days
• Anticipated elevated pricing until availability begins to improve late February/early March; supplies will peak in  late March/early April

Blueberries

• Primary growing regions are Central Mexico,  Chile, and Peru
• Increased prices are forecast toward the end of February when South America begins to wind down

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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