News and Stories

Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, and Squash

• Volume is lower compared to the last several weeks
  • Stored inventories have been sold
  • Production has slowed due to weak foodservice and retail demand
• Expect volatile markets for the next few weeks due to COVID-19

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

• Rainfall earlier this week has decreased daily harvestable yields in California’s Central and Salinas Valleys
• Growers experienced delays due to wet/muddy fields; crews took measures to minimize dirt/mud in finished packs  
• Some suppliers were forced to cancel harvests entirely
• Expect prices to continue inching up through this week, then level off next week as favorable weather is in the forecast

Onions

• Storage crop Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions from the Northwest will remain on the market through April
• Expect diminishing quality in storage shipments as the season wraps up
  • Onions will have golden, cured skins, but may be softer than early and mid-season stocks
  • Problems may include occasional internal decay, mold, and multiple centers/hearts
• Texas-grown, fresh-run MFC Onions are being shipped; fresh-run onions will have feathery skins and light color when compared to Northwest storage onions
• The MFC California onion season will begin April 27

Potatoes

• Idaho 40- to 80-count cartons are abundant
• Storage crop quality is very good, but pressure bruising and hollow heart have been sporadic in large sizes (40- to 80-count potatoes)
• 5/10-pound, 10/5-pound, and 6/8-pound retail bales are available
  • Non A-size packs are tighter
  • Jumbo 10-ounce minimum supplies are being substituted
• New crop harvesting is estimated to begin August 3

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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