News and Stories

Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Limes are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed. Prices are rising due to extremely limited supplies this week.

• Mexican shipments (crossing through South Texas) are well below normal levels this week
• Harvesting was curtailed over the weekend due to Good Friday and Easter
• 110- and 150-count sizes are especially tight
  • The crop is producing few large sizes
  • Demand is shifting to 175- and 200-count sizes
• Prices are rising across all sizes; however, there is a considerable savings on 230- and 250-count fruit this week
• Expect elevated markets through May due to bloom drop and low fruit set caused by a cold front in February

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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