The seasons for Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions sourced from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are winding down. Fresh-run MFC Onions are available in Texas.

Pacific Northwest

• Washington, Idaho, and Oregon storage supplies are expected to become depleted the week of April 20
  • Several suppliers will continue to ship into early May
  • Some growers have ended their storage seasons
• Quality on remaining stocks ranges from good to fair; growers are culling end-of-season issues such as internal browning, bruising, decay, sprouting, and translucency
• White onions are extremely limited
  • Some growers are now transferring product from Texas to fill demand
  • Prices are expected to increase until Southern California production ramps up later this month
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns and limiting inventory to avoid quality problems
• Expect prices to rise over the next two weeks as the season winds down

Utah

• The storage season has ended
• Some sheds remain in operation, transferring supplies from other regions to fill orders as needed

Mexico

• Yellow, red, and white onions crossing into South Texas are decreasing as some growers have stopped shipping for the season
• Quality varies by grower and region; green cast, soft texture, mechanical damage, and thin skins are to be expected with fresh-run onions
• Prices are higher this week following decreased production last week in observation of Holy Week and Easter

Texas

• Fresh-run red, yellow, and white onions are available
• All sizes and colors are being shipped
• White onions are extremely limited; demand has increased as other growing regions wind down
• Due to a Texas marketing order, No. 2 grade onions are not available
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf-life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Rain this past weekend limited production, further increasing demand
• Expect prices to rise over the next 7-10 days

California

• The Southern California desert season will begin in a limited manner the week of April 20

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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