News and Stories

Broccoli

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli Crowns are available from Mexico (into South Texas) and in Yuma, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted when needed
• Mexican quality is very good; yellowing is a problem in Arizona/California stocks
• The market will increase over the next several weeks

Cauliflower

• Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available in Yuma, Arizona
• Overall quality is very good: creamy color remains an occasional issue
• Prices will continue to increase as supplies tighten

Lettuce and Leafy Greens

• MFC Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine are available in Yuma, Arizona; MBA is being substituted as needed
• Below-average temperatures in the Arizona/California desert region continue to limit harvesting, elevating lettuce and leafy green prices
• Expect additional market activity from early to mid-March as suppliers transition north to Huron, California, then to Salinas, California

Limes

• MFC and ESS Limes are sporadic; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Supplies are limited in Mexico (into South Texas); strong winds knocked blooms off trees several months ago during Mexico’s rainy season
• High prices and tight supplies are common during this time of the year

Strawberries

Oxnard and Santa Maria, California  

• MFC Strawberries are sporadic; MBA and packer label is being substituted when necessary
• Freezing temperatures have impacted production; growers anticipate 15%-20% damage
• Expect elevated prices through the month

Mexico (into South Texas)

• MFC Strawberries are sporadic; MBA and packer label is being substituted when necessary
• Quality is average: bruising is an occasional problem
• Limited quantities are being shipped into South Texas; prices are stable

Florida

• MFC Strawberries are sporadic; MBA and packer label is being substituted when necessary
• Quality is very good
• Supplies are expected to remain plentiful through March
• Prices are stable

Onions

• MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions are readily available in the Northwest; fresh-run Mexican onions, crossing into South Texas, are also being shipped
• Texas-grown MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions are forecast to enter the market in mid-March
• MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions are expected to become available in California and New Mexico in late May

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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