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Unseasonable rain events occurred in the Santa Maria and Watsonville, California growing regions from Wednesday May 15 through Sunday May 19, reducing strawberry supplies. Expect lower volume and rain-related quality issues over the next two weeks.

• Santa Maria received approximately one inch of rain in some areas; harvesting crews are entering fields today, culling damaged fruit
• Salinas/Watsonville received two inches of rain; another storm is expected to hit tomorrow, May 21, bringing another quarter of an in of rain
• Bleeding, bruising, and water-damaged berries may be present in finished packs

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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