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Prices are climbing; demand is outpacing supply levels. Florida and Mexico continue to battle cold weather. Stemmed strawberry volume is extremely low.
 
Mexico

• Supplies continue to be affected by low temperatures; forecasts call for evening and morning weather in the 30F to 40F degree range
• Berry size ranges from 20-24 pieces per 1-pound clamshell, which is typical for this time of the year
• Fruit is available for loading in South Texas as well as Oxnard and Los Angeles, California

Florida

• Stocks remain limited as fields continue to experience cold weather
• Harvesting delays are possible as scattered showers are in the forecast this week
• Typical for this time of the year, size ranges from 20-24 pieces per 1-pound clamshell

Oxnard

• Forecasts call for a brief warming trend over the next 6-7 days with daytime temperatures expected in the low 70s
• Cold weather will return by the middle of next week
• Supplies will remain tight
• Berry size has increased slightly, averaging 18-20 pieces per 1-pound clamshell, which is normal for this time of the year

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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