News and Stories

The bell pepper, cucumber, and squash harvesting transition to California is underway. Production in Florida and Mexico will wind down over the next week; expect prices to rise as demand shifts west. Cold May weather has limited broccoli and cauliflower supplies in the Salinas and Santa Maria, California growing regions; both markets are climbing. Green leaf and romaine supplies have increased and prices are easing; RSS green leaf and romaine salad items as well as Washed & Trimmed products decreased to normal levels.

Bell Pepper, Cucumbers, and Squash

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Bell Peppers, Cucumbers and Squash are available
• Bell pepper supplies are available in Central and Northern Florida, however heavy rain will delay production and reduce yields
• Green bell prices will rise into next week, whereas the red bell pepper market will remain steady at low levels for two weeks
• Cucumber and squash supplies are ample; the cucumber market is steady to slightly higher, while squash prices are steady
• Expect rising prices over the next two weeks as demand shifts west

Broccoli

• Supplies are tightening in the Santa Maria and Salinas, California growing regions
• Prices are rising
• MFC Broccoli Crowns are sporadic; Markon Best Available will be substituted as necessary due to branchy stems
• Expect high prices for the next two weeks

Domestic Melons

• Large sizes (9-count cantaloupe and 5-count honeydew melons) will dominate supplies while the domestic season ramps up
• Prices are steady
• MFC Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are available in California’s Imperial Valley
• Quality is excellent
• Expect stable prices as domestic supplies increase over the next two weeks

Onions

• The Texas season ended early due to heavy rain showers; demand has shifted to California
• Strong demand in California has pushed up prices for red, yellow, and white onions
• MFC Onions will ship out of Southern California through the end of the month
• The market will stabilize in mid-June once both the Central California and New Mexico seasons are in full swing

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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