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UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JANUARY 27, 2020
January 30, 2020
Bell Peppers
- Temperatures have returned to normal in Mexico, increasing yields into the U.S.
- Expect ample green bell supplies and fairly steady markets for the next several weeks
- Red bell pepper supplies will continue to increase over the next few weeks, easing markets
Brussels Sprouts
- The market has peaked; prices will gradually inch down through next week
- Expect value-added triggers to be removed by early next week
Desert Row Crops
- Broccoli, cauliflower, celery, green leaf, iceberg, and romaine are plentiful
- Warmer weather, longer days, and minimal ice are increasing maturity and increasing supplies
- Growers were several weeks behind schedule due to cold temperatures in December and early January; however, recent warmer weather will increase volume
- Lettuce and leaf harvests in Florida and Texas are increasing supplies to the overall market
- Ideal temperatures (high 60s to low 70s) in the Arizona/California desert region are expected through February; therefore, markets should remain low over the next few weeks
Potatoes
- Availability of 40- to 70-count cartons will decrease even more as Burbanks become the primary variety packed in early March
- 80- through 100-count cartons are more readily available due to the longer run times required to pack large-count sizes
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Washington’s Norkotah market is elevated
- Demand is shifting from Idaho to Washington to source large potatoes
- Prices for 40- to 100-count cartons are similar to those for Idaho Norkotahs
- Expect both the Idaho and Washington potato markets to continue increasing through the rest of the season
Tender Leaf Items
- The Arizona/California desert growing region has experienced a cycle of freezing temperatures and sporadic rain, causing quality and shelf-life challenges
- Items such as arugula, spinach, and other spring mix varieties are exhibiting varying amounts of mildew, discoloration, mechanical damage, and reduced shelf-life
Tomatoes
- Large sizes remain fairly limited in Florida, despite lower markets; supplies are expected to increase by mid-February
- Mexican stocks are ramping up; prices for all sizes are much lower
- Volume will rise over the next two to three weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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