News and Stories

Asparagus

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is sporadic; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Domestic growing seasons are finished, increasing demand in Mexico
• Quality is good with deep green spears and tight tips
• Expect markets to continue to strengthen over the next 7 to 10 days

Lemons

• MFC and Markon Essentials Lemons are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Domestic supplies are decreasing while offshore production is off to a slow start
• Shelf-life is shorter due to coastal growing conditions during the summer months
• Strong demand and limited availability will continue to strengthen the market

California Strawberries

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Supplies are ample in the Salinas/Watsonville and Santa Maria, California growing regions
• Higher temperatures may cause quality issues
• Demand will increase due to the Fourth of July holiday; prices are rising

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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