News and Stories
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JUNE 25, 2018
June 28, 2018
Asparagus
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is sporadic; packer label is being substituted as needed
- Domestic growing seasons are finished, increasing demand in Mexico
- Quality is good with deep green spears and tight tips
- Expect markets to continue to strengthen over the next 7 to 10 days
Lemons
- MFC and Markon Essentials Lemons are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
- Domestic supplies are decreasing while offshore production is off to a slow start
- Shelf-life is shorter due to coastal growing conditions during the summer months
- Strong demand and limited availability will continue to strengthen the market
California Strawberries
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Supplies are ample in the Salinas/Watsonville and Santa Maria, California growing regions
- Higher temperatures may cause quality issues
- Demand will increase due to the Fourth of July holiday; prices are rising
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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