News and Stories

Stocks are extremely limited this week as demand continues to outpace supply in all regions.

Mexico

• Low temperatures are keeping size small and supplies are tight
• The season is winding down and expected to end in late February/early March
• Fruit is loading in South Texas, as well as Oxnard and Los Angeles, California
• Stemmed strawberry supplies have tightened further due to small sizing

Oxnard, California

• Fields are recovering very slowly from recent heavy rains and strong winds
• Quality issues include wind scarring and bruising
• Supplies are extremely limited; Mexican fruit is being transferred to help fill shortages
• Stemmed strawberry supplies have continued to tighten due to small sizing

Florida

• The forecast calls for slightly warmer weather this week, along with sporadic showers
• Stocks will remain tight
• Quality is good
• Stemmed strawberry supplies are scarce due to inclement weather and small sizing

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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