Strawberries from Central Mexico (loading in South Texas) are tightening; the region is experiencing border crossing delays. Florida yields will fall for the first half of the week as low overnight temperatures are delaying growth.

Santa Maria/Oxnard, California 

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available in Santa Maria

• Yields are slowly increasing in both regions as growers continue culling water-damaged fruit
• Quality is good; small size and white shoulders have been reported
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect strong demand and elevated prices

Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)

• Stocks are tightening due to border crossing delays
• Quality is good; green shoulders and soft fruit have been reported
• Size currently ranges from small to medium (18 to 20 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• Expect limited supplies and high prices through this week

Florida

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Yields will fall for the front half of the week due to overnight low temperatures
• Stocks will increase later this week as warm weather returns to the growing region
• Quality is good; small size and white shoulders have been reported
• Expect steady markets and ample supplies by later this week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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