News and Stories

California Strawberries

• Rain continues to impact the major California strawberry growing regions
• The Florida season is past peak production; most Mexican suppliers have ended harvesting for the season
• Supplies will remain limited over the next two weeks
• Prices are rising

Cauliflower

• Temperatures have risen in the Arizona/California desert growing region, increasing yields
• While demand is slightly down this week, inventories are snug
• Elevated markets are forecast through the transition north to the Salinas Valley

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

• Temperatures are inching up in the Arizona/California desert growing region, promoting crop growth and increasing supplies
• Expect prices to fluctuate as suppliers transition north to the growing regions of Huron and Salinas, California over the next four to six weeks
• Markon anticipates quality to improve and weights to increase in late April
• Prices are easing

Limes

• Mexican lime shipments into the U.S. are down significantly; supplies are extremely limited
• Rain slowed production in the growing region of Veracruz, Mexico earlier this week, further depleting volume
• Flexibility in size and grade may be needed to fill orders
• Prices are escalating

Tomatoes

• Mexican production is below-normal due to cold weather and transitioning crops
• Florida supplies are low this time of year due to strong Mexican presence on the tomato market
• Tight stocks are expected for the next two weeks
• Roma and round tomato prices are climbing for all sizes

White Russet Potatoes

• The crop profile is comparable to the conventional Burbank crop
• Size is dominated by 80- through 120-count potatoes; ordering 40- through 70-count stocks requires more lead-time
• Production is limited; for consolidation in Idaho Falls, orders must be placed 48 hours in advance
• Supplies will be shipped through July without any further gaps

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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