News and Stories

Bell Peppers

• The market is rising
• Recent inclement weather in the primary growing regions of Mexico has affected overall supply levels
• Red and yellow bell pepper prices are especially higher
• Expect active markets for the next two to three weeks

Broccoli and Iceberg

• Demand continues to exceed supply; prices remain elevated 
• Abnormally low temperatures slowed plant maturity and decreased yields last week, further depleting volume
• Temperatures are expected to climb this week, increasing stocks

Celery

• Overall acreage in the Arizona and California growing regions is below normal this season
• Inclement weather in Oxnard, California continues to create quality concerns that are reducing volume
• The Salinas Valley is on schedule to start harvests in early June; supplies will increase
• Expect high celery prices and tight stocks through May

Onions

• Markon First Crop Red and Yellow Onions are readily available in the Northwest
• Limited supplies of fresh-run Mexican red, yellow, and white onions are now available in Texas
• Northwest white onions continue to be in strong demand
• Texas-grown, fresh-run onions will become available in late March
• The Colorado season will end next week

Strawberries

• Erratic weather is limiting supplies in the California, Florida, and South Texas growing regions  
• Most Mexican suppliers have ended production for the season, while the Florida season is beginning to wind down, further depleting volume
• Prices are rising  

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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