Prices are rising; Mexican jumbo and extra-large sizes are limited. The domestic asparagus season has begun; supplies will increase by mid-May.
Mexico
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available
- Jumbo and extra-large sizes are extremely limited
- Size is heavily skewed toward standard and large spears
- Baja production has started in a limited manner and will increase over the next several weeks; harvests in Central Mexico will follow by mid-May
- Demand is strong heading into Mother’s Day; supply relief and better quality are anticipated as new crop production increases over the next several weeks
- Expect limited availability of jumbo and extra-large sizes, as well as elevated prices, until mid-May
Peru
- Production is ongoing in both northern and southern regions
- Quality ranges from fair to good
- Recent high heat has impacted quality
- Feathered tips, dehydration, and flabby spears have been reported
- Weather is forecast to cool down over the next week, which should help quality
- Supplies remain tight due to strong demand and low Mexican volume
California/Michigan/Washington
- Domestic asparagus production is expected to increase through April and into May, which should relieve current market conditions
- California and Washington harvests are just getting started; recent colder weather in the Pacific Northwest has delayed some crops
- Limited harvesting has also begun in Michigan and Indiana, but most product is being sold locally
- Expect steady domestic supplies by the second week of May on both coasts, barring any weather disruptions
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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