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UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
September 27, 2018
Apples
- New crop Washington Markon First Crop (MFC) Fuji, Gala, Gold Delicious, Granny Smith, and Red Delicious Apples are on the market
- Packer label Honeycrisp apples are available, while packer label Braeburn apples will be available in mid-October
- The crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- to 138-count) is tighter
- Prices for large sizes will be low; small sizes will be more expensive
Green Onions
- Warmer-than-normal temperatures in Mexico’s Mexicali Valley have decreased yields; supplies are limited
- Expect tight stocks and elevated prices for the next several weeks
Iceberg Lettuce
- MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce is available; Markon Best Available is being substituted as necessary
- Volume is expected to be lower than normal; East Coast programs are wrapping up, shifting demand to the West Coast
- Quality is good
- Prices are elevated
Idaho PotatoeS
- MFC Norkotah Potatoes are readily available in Idaho
- Growers have started harvesting new crop Burbanks
- A limited supply of fresh-run packer label Burbanks will be available September 27 through October 13
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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