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UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES

December 01, 2020

Prices are easing; demand is weak and volume is rising. Favorable weather in California’s strawberry growing region is expected for the next 14 days.

Santa Maria

  • Markon First Crop Strawberries are available
  • Quality is improving: minor challenges include bruising and softness
  • Deals are being cut on older/sub-par fruit to clean out coolers
  • Cold-chain management remains a vital component in maximizing shelf-life

Mexico

  • Markon Best Available Strawberries are available
  • The season is ramping up
  • Quality is good

Florida

  • Supplies remain tight
  • Volume will begin to pick up over the next 7-14 days
  • Early season quality is good

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information
 
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