News and Stories

Grapes

• The California grape harvest is winding down
• California storage levels are lower than in recent years due to inclement spring weather during the blossom and bloom phases
• Import fruit will start shipping in late November
• Expect prices to begin climbing next week

Green Beans

• Recent snow and ice have interfered with harvesting and reduced yields in Georgia and Texas, creating a short-term gap while production shifts into Florida
• More plentiful supplies are expected the week of November 25 (when the Florida season ramps up)

• Most orders are being filled; however, availability is day to day and some shortages may occur

Lettuce and Leafy Greens Transition

• Harvesting continues to wind down in the Salinas Valley, leaving California’s Central Valley and the Yuma, Arizona and Coachella, California desert regions as the primary growing areas.

• Most value-added processors will be shipping from Yuma next week; field and harvesting conditions have been ideal, despite decreased yields
• Expect prices to start easing next week, then drop after the Thanksgiving pull ends (the week of November 25)

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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