News and Stories

Prices are beginning to climb as demand rebounds from the post-Thanksgiving lull.

Santa Maria

• Markon First Crop Strawberries are available
• The season is winding down
• Quality is good, but cold mornings/evenings are delaying the coloring process
• The market is two-tiered; growers are making deals on older/sub-par fruit to keep coolers clear
• Cold-chain management remains a vital component in maximizing shelf-life

Oxnard

• The winter crop is just getting started; early season supplies are tight
• Volume is expected to pick up over the next 10 to 14 days

Mexico

• Markon Best Available Strawberries are available
• There is a slight chance of rain over the next five days that could affect production
• Quality is good

Florida

• Supplies remain limited as fields are experiencing cold, wet mornings
• Quality is good

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information
 
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