News and Stories

Avocados

• Chilean shipments have been arriving more frequently than normal, but are expected to decrease as the Mexican season ramps up
• Supplies from Mexico’s fall crop are increasing and expected to reach ample volume by mid-October

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

• Prices are rising
• Expect stocks to remain limited as grower’s transition from the Salinas Valley to the Yuma, Arizona growing region through November
• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine are sporadic; Markon Best Available will be substituted as necessary
• High temperatures experienced earlier this month followed by lower-than-normal temperatures have caused quality problems and reduced yields

Green Onions

• The market has begun to decline
• Supplies remain tight, however demand has eased
• Warmer-than-normal temperatures in Mexico’s Mexicali Valley during late June affected young plants, causing a reduction in yields
• Prices are expected to rebound by mid-October

Idaho Potatoes

New Crop Norkotahs

• MFC Norkotah Potatoes are readily available in Idaho
• Norkotahs that have gone through the sweat process will be available in early to mid-October
• The Norkotah market will continue to inch down this week

New Crop Burbanks

• New crop Burbank harvesting has begun
• Fresh-run packer label supplies will be on the market while production takes place (October 2 through October 14)
• MFC Burbank Potatoes will be available in early November

Oranges

• The California Valencia season has come to an early end; Texas and offshore regions are the primary sources for the next four to six weeks
• Texas growers have begun harvesting Navels and Early oranges in a limited capacity; production is struggling due to rain this week
• Markon’s Customer Service department has been in communication with members regarding potential substitution options to ensure orders are filled
• Markon recommends substituting small apples or portion packed grapes for oranges during this time

RSS Broccoli Triggers

• The market continues to rise
• Supplies are limited due to heat earlier in the month in the Salinas Valley and inconsistent weather patterns in Mexico
• Commodity and value-added packs are exhibiting occasional quality issues and decreased shelf-life
• Prices are expected to remain elevated through the end of the Salinas season (late November/early December)

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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