News and Stories

Avocados:

• New agreements and policies have been made to meet growers’ demands; production has finally resumed in Michoacán, Mexico
• Supplies will remain limited in the U.S. due to logistical challenges
• Prices will ease and supplies will increase by mid- to late next week
• The market is expected to remain higher than normal

California Oranges:

• The California Valencia season is winding down; new crop California Navels will begin shipping October 24
• Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Valencia Oranges are sporadic; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Quality issues in Valencia’s will include re-greening and soft texture; despite green tints, fruit is still fully ripe, sweet, and juicy
• Valencia prices remain stable to slightly lower than the new crop Navel market

Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Fresh-Cut Grapefruit:

• Texas Rio Red grapefruits are back in season
• RSS fresh-cut grapefruit products will start packing Texas Rio Reds the week of October 31
• Expect mild flavor and vibrant red color as the season progresses
• The Texas Rio grapefruit season is expected to run through May

White Russet Idaho Potatoes:

• New crop White Russet harvesting is complete; potatoes will undergo the sweat process for three to four weeks or until outer skin is cured
• Quality is expected to be excellent; high yields are forecast
• White Russets will be available for shipment October 27 through early September 2017 or until supplies are depleted
• White Russets enable efficiencies in the kitchen, including:
• Chefs do not have to soak potatoes in citric acid or sulphates
• Kitchen shrink is reduced
• Black spots and bruising caused by handling are reduced up to 45%
• Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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