News and Stories

Cauliflower

• The market is easing
• Stocks have increased
• Erratic weather remains in the forecast for the next two weeks; expect active prices through the month

California Citrus

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials Lemons and Oranges are sporadic due to rain; packer label will be substituted as needed
• Orange supplies are extremely limited, especially 88-count and smaller sizes; flexibility in size and grade may be needed for order coverage
• Lead-time is encouraged to ensure coverage
• Prices will remain elevated

Idaho Potatoes

• MFC Idaho Burbank Potatoes are available
• Quality is good: pressure bruising and hollow heart will be seen sporadically throughout the rest of the season
• Size is dominated by 80- to 100-count potatoes; 40- to 70-count sizes remain tight
• Prices will increase as the storage season progresses, starting with large sizes

Onions

• MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions are readily available in the Northwest
• Texas-grown MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions will enter the market the week of March 26
• MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions from Utah will begin to wind down in mid-April
• MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions will become available from California and New Mexico in April and May, respectively

Strawberries

Oxnard and Santa Maria, California

• MFC Strawberries are sporadic due to rain; Markon Best Available (MBA) and packer label are being substituted when necessary
• Quality is good: rain-related defects might include soft texture and bruising
• Supplies are limited
• The market is steady

Mexico (into South Texas)

• MFC Strawberries are unavailable; MBA and packer label are being substituted
• Quality is average: light bruising is an occasional problem
• Limited quantities are being shipped into South Texas; most suppliers have ended production for the season
• Prices are stable

Florida

• MBA Strawberries are available; packer label is being substituted when necessary
• Quality is good: bruising and scarring may be present in finished packs
• Supplies are limited; the season will wind down later next week
• The market is level

Watsonville, California

• Harvesting has begun in a very limited way
• Rain has hindered production
• Supplies will start ramping up in early April

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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