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Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Best Available (MBA) Strawberries are sporadic; packer label is being substituted when necessary. Cold weather in the Oxnard and Santa Maria, California growing regions has slowed production. Stocks from Mexico (into South Texas) are winding down; Florida supplies are plentiful.

California (Oxnard and Santa Maria)

• MFC Strawberries are sporadic; packer label is being substituted when necessary
• Oxnard is the primary growing region; new crop Santa Maria supplies are limited
• Quality is very good: texture is firm
• Low temperatures have slowed production
• The market is steady

Mexico (into South Texas)

• MFC Strawberries are sporadic; packer label is being substituted when necessary
• Quality is average: light bruising is an occasional problem
• Limited quantities are being shipped into South Texas
• Prices are stable

Florida

• MBA Strawberries are available; packer label is being substituted when necessary
• Quality is very good       
• Stocks are plentiful and expected to remain so through March  
• The market is level

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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