News and Stories

Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, and Squash:

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, and Squash are available in Georgia and Florida
• MFC Green and Red Bell Peppers are available in California; MFC Green Bell Peppers from Mexico will be available in two to three weeks, followed by red and yellow supplies in mid-December
• Green bell pepper stocks are ample on both coasts; expect markets to remain low as Mexican supplies (into Nogales, Arizona and South Texas) ramp up
• Red and yellow bell peppers will remain tight; expect elevated prices until Mexican production starts
• MFC Cucumbers will increase in Mexico by mid-November

Fall 2016 Harvesting Transition:

• The fall harvesting transition from the Salinas Valley to Huron, California (the San Joaquin Valley region) continues to move forward
• Reports out of Huron reveal good quality with light insect pressure and wind damage
• Some iceberg growers have elected to harvest earlier in Yuma, Arizona; limited shipments have started this week
• Growing conditions have been favorable in Yuma; initial reports indicate good quality

Limes:

• MFC Limes are available from Mexico (loading in McAllen, Texas)
• Quality is good: blanching is an occasional problem as growers reach the middle of the season
• Production will decrease during the winter growing season (November through April)
• Expect elevated prices by late November
• Stocks will tighten over the next two weeks 

Onions:

• Abundant supplies of MFC Onions are available from Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
• All stocks are being shipped out of storage
• Supplies from these regions possess solid, globe-like shape, firm texture, and moderately spicy flavor
• Expect steady prices for red, white, and yellow onions through the holiday season

Ready-Set-Serve Fresh-Cut Orange Products:

• Markon’s supplier of fresh-cut oranges has begun transitioning into new crop California Navels
• Expect differences in the internal color of fresh-cut orange items due to mixed varieties of raw product
• Flesh color will be light and slightly bitter; color will deepen and flavor will sweeten as the season progresses
• A full transition into Navels is expected by mid-November

Strawberries:

• MFC Strawberries are not available
• Very few stocks are being harvested for the fresh market
• Berries are being sold in local California regions only due to decay and shortened shelf-life
• Supplies are expected to increase within the next 10 days while weather improves

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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