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The strawberry market is weak, but poised to climb following high temperatures in Salinas/Watsonville, California. Quality problems are increasing.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Supplies are ample in the Salinas/Watsonville, California region
• High day- and nighttime temperatures are causing quality concerns, including bleeding, bruising, over-ripeness, softness, and reduced shelf-life
  • Nighttime lows have been in the low to mid-60s rather than the more typical low to mid-50s
  • Daytime highs have been in the upper 70s to low 80s instead of upper 60s to low 70s  
• MFC Strawberries are packed fresh daily in the early mornings when temperatures are at their coolest
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns and loading FOB (avoiding the cross-dock) when possible to help extend shelf-life

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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