News and Stories

Bell Peppers

• Production will begin in Florida by mid-November
• West Coast harvesting has transitioned to Coachella, California; supplies are limited
• Mexican bell stocks (into Arizona and South Texas) will ramp up by mid-November

Cauliflower

• Markon Essentials Cauliflower is available
• Growers are experiencing supply shortages due to weather issues

Carrots

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Jumbo Carrots will be limited over the next month
• Supplies of packer label table carrots are sufficient and can be used as a substitution
• Expect elevated markets over the next month as supplies increase

Cucumbers and Squashes

• Florida production will start over the next 10 days; expect limited supplies
• Mexican harvesting is underway
• Markets will climb over the next three weeks due to strong demand

Onions

• MFC Onions are available from Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
• Size is dominated by medium, followed by jumbo, in all colors and all regions 
• Red and yellow onions are expected to be available in Colorado through late March 2018     

Strawberries

• MFC Strawberries are limited; Markon Best Available is being substituted as needed
• The first significant rain event of California’s fall/winter growing season is forecast for this weekend; quality will suffer
• Prices are poised to rise even further following wet weather
• Expect limited supplies

Tomatoes

• The market is escalating as California production comes to an end
• The impact of Hurricane Irma will reduce Florida volume over the next six weeks, creating a demand that exceeds the supply market
• Roma stocks are being used to supplement round tomato shortages

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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