News and Stories

Avocados

• Growers in Mexico have transitioned to the summer Flora Loca crop
• Peruvian imports will remain available through September
• Supplies will be limited through August
• Expect elevated markets until Mexico’s fall crop starts in September

Cilantro

• Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Washed & Trimmed Cilantro is sporadic due to erratic quality; packer label will be substituted as needed

• Hot, humid weather in the Southern California growing regions is creating quality and shelf-life concerns
• Volume is low; high temperatures continue to affect growth and decrease yields
• Prices are rising

Garlic

• RSS Peeled Garlic from California is available in 4/5- and 5-pound packs
• Supplies are expected to remain adequate for the foreseeable future
• Despite increased stocks, California garlic prices are not expected to ease much this season due to strong demand
• The California garlic market remains elevated; markets for imported product are much lower than those in California

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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