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Prices are low in Florida and Mexico; quality is fair. The Mexican season is winding down. Markon recommends loading quality berries out of California.

Southern California

• A limited supply of Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed
• Quality is good despite last week’s light showers
• Texture is firm
• Sizes range from medium to large; counts average 13 to 22 berries per 1-pound clamshell
• Two- and four-pound clamshells are available also
• Ideal weather for the next 10 days will increase supplies; no rain is forecast
• Prices are expected to remain steady this week

Mexico (into South Texas)

• MFC and MBA Strawberries are not available; packer label 8/1-pound supplies will be substituted
• Quality is fair: bruising and small size are minor issues
• Texture is fairly-firm
• Warm temperatures have decreased size; counts average 22 to 28 berries per 1-pound clamshell
• Only one-pound clamshells are on the market
• The season is winding down; many suppliers will finish their harvest by this weekend
• Prices will remain low

Florida

• Quality is fair: bruising and decay are problems
• Texture is fairly-firm
• Size is medium to medium-plus; counts average 15 to 22 berries per 1-pound clamshell
• One- and two-pound clamshells are available
• The season is expected to continue through Easter Sunday, March 27
• Rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday, February 24 may further impact quality
• Prices are expected to remain low
• Stocks are abundant

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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