News and Stories

Heat in the Arizona//California Desert Region

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuce supplies are available; quality is very good
  • ​Record-high temperatures hit the Arizona/California desert region earlier this week causing quality issues
  • Harvesting crews have worked diligently to remove defects and leave affected heads behind
  • Arizona/California desert region iceberg, leafy green, and mixed leaf item growth is ahead of schedule by 10 to 14 days

Limes

• MFC Limes are available from Mexico (loading in McAllen, Texas)
• Prices are rising due to heavy rainfall in Mexico
• Excessive moisture can lead to increased stylar/end break down in raw product
• Retail demand will increase this weekend for Super Bowl LII; the market should remain elevated through March

Pears

• MFC Washington D’Anjou Pears are available; quality is excellent  
• Washington Bartlett pear supplies will be depleted next week
• The new crop 2018-2019 Bartlett pear season is expected to start in mid-August
• 2018-2019 new crop D’Anjou production is forecast to begin late August

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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