News and Stories
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JANUARY 1, 2017
January 04, 2018
Broccoli
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli Crowns are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) and packer label are being substituted as necessary
- Erratic weather conditions have reduced December yields in the Arizona/California desert region and Mexico
Cauliflower
- Markon Essentials Cauliflower remains available in Western Arizona
- Quality is good: heads are firm and snowy white
- Although stocks will increase slightly this week, overall volume will remain low
Strawberries
- MFC Strawberries are limited; MBA and packer label are being substituted as needed
- California rain and cold weather in Florida will effect quality and supply next week
- Supplies are tightening; Markon recommends moving orders to South Texas for best coverage and quality
- Prices are poised to rise next week in all regions
Tomatoes
- The market has fallen
- Supplies have increased in Florida and Mexico
- This week’s near-freezing temperatures will slow growth and delay production in Central Florida
- Demand will shift to Mexico, pushing the market back up to the mid-level range
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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