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Ports of entry into Southern California and Southern Florida have experienced unloading delays impacting supplies of several offshore commodities, including: blueberries, cantaloupe, honeydew, French beans, grapes, mangos, and pineapples.

• The majority of these stocks are being sourced offshore and imported into the U.S. via boat
• Arrivals into the U.S. have been sporadic due to COVID-related port delays
  • Covid has caused labor shortages and unloading delays of Central and South American crops at the Port of Long Beach, California
  • Delays are averaging five to seven days and may reduce quality and shelf-life
  • Some suppliers are shuttling product from the East Coast and Texas to fill West Coast demand
• Poor weather this week, including fog, wind, and high swells, have also presented challenges and delays for ships docking in Long Beach
• Expect tighter-than-normal supplies and sporadic availability over the next several weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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