News and Stories

Zucchini and yellow squash prices have risen this week due to strong demand. Poor weather is the main factor.

• Rain has slowed production in the East Coast regions of Michigan, New Jersey, and North Carolina
  • Quality is good
  • Yellow squash supplies are tightening
• Smaller summer local/regional deals across the country are supplementing supplies   
• California’s Central Valley is experiencing excessive heat which may impact production this week
  • Santa Maria volume is steady
  • Overall quality is good
• High heat is reducing harvesting time in Mexico’s Baja Peninsula
• Expect stocks to increase next week and prices should soften

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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