News and Stories
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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