Prices are forecast to rise over the next week as growers begin to transition to new regions for the winter season.

Mexico

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available out of Baja, Mexico; packer label is being substituted where necessary
• Production in Southern Baja is winding down after a difficult fall season of tropical storms and supply chain challenges
• Harvesting is starting in Central Mexico; supplies expected out of the Caborca growing region of Sonora by mid-January
• Jumbo and extra-large asparagus are expected to remain limited through December
• Overall size distribution remains skewed towards small-sized spears
• Quality is mixed; undersized and dehydrated spears have been reported, as well as spreading/seeding tips
• Expect climbing prices with limited availability of jumbo and extra-large sizes over at least the next ten days

Peru

• Supplies are steady out of the Northern Peru growing regions amid fair weather and challenging growing conditions
• Quality ranges from good to above average; spears are firm with minimal spreading/seeding
• Expect pricing to follow Mexican markets upwards over at least the next ten days

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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