News and Stories

Lettuce and Leafy Greens

• Despite rain and cooler temperatures, lettuce and leafy green prices are decreasing
• Three major storms have moved through the Northeast over the past three weeks, diminishing demand
• Quality will improve and weights will increase in late April

Limes

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials Limes are available
• Fewer supplies out of Mexico are being harvested due to wet weather and limited labor availability caused by the Easter holiday week
• More rain is forecast through this evening Thursday, March 22
• Prices are rising

Onions

• MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions are readily available in the Northwest
• Limited supplies of Texas-grown MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions will enter the market next week
• California MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions will become available the last week of April
• New Mexico MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions are forecast to hit the market in early May

Romaine

• Supplies are increasing in California’s Central Valley, but continue to be shipped out of the Arizona/California desert region
• Three major storms have moved through the Northeast over the past three weeks, diminishing demand
• The market is easing

Strawberries

• MFC Strawberries are limited; Markon Best Available and packer label are being substituted due to rain
• California’s growing regions received another series of rain events that will persist into Thursday evening, March 22
• Quality and shelf-life will be heavily impacted
• Expect tight supplies and elevated prices over the next several weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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