News and Stories

Broccoli

• Heat in the Salinas Valley and rain in Mexico continue to decrease yields; supplies are limited
• Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli Crowns are sporadic; Markon Best Available and packer label are being substituted as necessary
• Commodity and value-added packs may exhibit decreased shelf-life over the next several weeks
• Prices are escalating; trigger levels may be met by next week

Hurricane Irma’s Impact on Fall Crops

• Southern Florida serves as a primary winter production region for commodities that include bell peppers, citrus, cucumbers, squash, strawberries, and tomatoes
• Growers are estimating a four to six week minimum recovery time in the region; Significant supply gaps are forecast by early November
• Short-term freight costs are expected to rise
• Mainland Mexican growing regions will become a key supply source this winter as growers in Florida struggle to rebuild

Green Onions

• The market remains active due to tight supplies
• Warmer-than-normal temperatures in Mexico’s Mexicali Valley during late June dramatically reduced plant populations
• Effective Monday, September 18, prices for Markon’s Ready-Set-Serve Green Onion pricing will trigger upward

Oranges

• MFC and Markon Essentials Valencia Oranges are sporadic; packer label supplies are being substituted as needed
• The California Valencia season is coming to an early end; small-size offshore Navel oranges are tight as a result
• The Texas Navel season is getting an early start; limited stocks will be available for loading in South Texas this week
• The Texas market is lower than prices for offshore supplies, yet comparable to the California market

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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