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UPDATE: Mixed Berries
February 12, 2021
Raspberry and blackberry prices are elevated; supplies are limited.
Raspberries
- Recent inclement weather in Oxnard and Baja have reduced supplies
- Central Mexico will help with the supply increase as that growing region ramps up
- Expect stocks to rebound each week slightly until supplies hit their peak in mid-March
- Pricing will begin to decrease slowly as supplies improve
Blackberries
- Central Mexico is currently the primary growing region
- Cold temperatures have reduced supplies, which is normal for this time of year
- Expect tight supplies for the next 10-12 days
- Anticipated elevated pricing until availability begins to improve late February/early March; supplies will peak in late March/early April
Blueberries
- Primary growing regions are Central Mexico, Chile, and Peru
- Increased prices are forecast toward the end of February when South America begins to wind down
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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