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Recent high temperatures are affecting strawberry supplies; pricing will continue to increase. Stocks are expected to remain tight through September.  

• Markon First Crop Strawberries are available out of Salinas/Watsonville and Santa Maria
• The Salinas/Watsonville season is past peak production with Santa Maria expected to ramp up in the next five to seven days
• Due to recent heat, we can expect fruit size to be smaller than normal for the next 10 to 14 days
• Quality concerns to be on the lookout for include bleeding, bruising, pin rot, small size, softness, and reduced shelf-life
• Cold-chain management remains a vital component of maximizing shelf-life

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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