News and Stories

Raspberry and blackberry prices remain elevated; supplies are extremely limited.  

Raspberries

• Recent cold, wet weather in the Oxnard and Baja growing regions have greatly reduced supplies   
• Stocks will increase over the next 7 to 10 days as harvesting ramps up in Central Mexico
• Pricing will begin to decrease slowly as Central Mexican production increases

Blackberries

• Central Mexico is the primary growing region
• Low temperatures have reduced volume, which is normal for this time of year
• Tight supplies and strong markets are expected for the next two weeks

Blueberries

• The primary growing regions are Central Mexico and Chile
• Florida production is getting started in a light way; volume is expected to pick up over the next 10 to 14 days
• Southern California harvesting is anticipated to begin in a limited manner by late April/early May
• Prices are expected to inch up over the next 10 to 14 days as South American seasons begin to wind down

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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