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UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JANUARY 8, 2017

January 11, 2018

Broccoli

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli Crowns are sporadic; Markon Best Available (MBA) and packer label are being substituted as necessary
  • Quality is good
  • Supplies are increasing
  • Prices are easing

Cauliflower

  • Markon Essentials Cauliflower remains available in Western Arizona
  • Quality is good: heads are firm and snowy white
  • Stocks are increasing
  • The market is easing

Citrus

  • MFC and Markon Essentials Lemons and Oranges are sporadic; packer label will be substituted as needed
  • Smaller sizes are tight
  • Flexibility in size and grade may be needed for order coverage
  • Prices will remain elevated

Strawberries

  • MFC Strawberries are sporadic; MBA and packer label are being substituted as needed
  • California supplies are expected to remain limited
  • Markon recommends loading out of Florida and South Texas for order coverage
  • The market is steady

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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