News and Stories

Blueberry supplies are extremely limited; markets are elevated. Raspberry and blackberry prices will begin to ease as volume gradually rises.

Blueberries

• The primary growing region of Central Mexico is past its peak; stocks are diminishing
• The Chilean season has ended
• New crop harvesting is expected to start in Georgia and Southern California by the end of this month
• Florida production is getting started in a limited manner
• Prices will remain elevated until Georgia, Southern California, and Florida ramp up in early May

Raspberries

• The Central Mexico, Baja, and Oxnard growing regions are rebounding later than usual this year due to the recent cool weather
• Stocks are beginning to climb as harvesting ramps up in Central Mexico/Baja
• Pricing will begin to decrease slowly as Central Mexico/Baja production increases

Blackberries

• Central Mexico is the primary growing region
• Supplies are slowly increasing; markets will gradually decline over the next 10 to 14 days

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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