News and Stories

Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are not available; Markon Best Available (MBA) and packer label are being substituted. California growing regions received rain this past weekend, causing concerns for decay, mold, and reduced shelf-life. New crop strawberries are on the market in Florida and Mexico, where quality is better.

• California quality and supply levels are being affected by wet weather
  • Santa Maria and Oxnard supplies are decreasing
  • Many growers are keeping fruit on the West Coast this week due to quality; Markon recommends ordering for very quick turns
• New crop Florida berries are being harvested in a limited way
• MBA Strawberries will be available in one- and two-pound clamshells in three weeks
• The season will run through late February/early March
• Supplies are adequate; prices are high
• A limited supply of MBA Strawberries are available in one- and four-pound clamshells
• Quality is strongest here (compared to the other growing regions)
• New crop Mexican strawberries are available for loading in South Texas
• Prices are fairly steady due to overall tight supplies on the market

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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