Asparagus

Asparagus markets are easing; volume is climbing across multiple growing areas. Domestic production is expanding across the Midwest and Northeast.

Mexico

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Although jumbo and extra-large supplies are increasing, overall import volume remains low
• Standard and large-sized spears are abundant
• Quality is improving: growers report firm spears with minimal seeding
• Expect falling prices and more plentiful supplies over the next several weeks

Peru

• Imported stocks are steady; growers are shipping primarily into South Florida
• Suppliers continue to supplement large sizes
• Quality is generally good, but varies by region; high heat in certain districts has caused some dehydration and feathered tips
• Markets will ease over the coming weeks as demand shifts to regional suppliers

Domestic

• Michigan’s season is fully underway; production will increase through Memorial Day
• The Washington season has reached its peak; yields will diminish over the next several weeks
• Local programs across the Midwest, Northeast, and Canada will serve regional markets through June
• Increased domestic production is expected to reduce market pressure and support lower pricing

Brussels Sprouts

Quality concerns are rising as supplies tighten; pricing is expected to climb. MFC and Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Brussels Sprouts are available; packer label is being substituted as needed.

• Markets are mostly steady with slight price fluctuations as the Mexican season winds down
• High heat is reducing both quality and supply levels

• • Internal and external burn is causing leaf discoloration
  • Insect damage has been reported, further reducing overall pack-outs
• Quality is declining, requiring closer grading and inspections
• California’s Central Coast season is slated to begin in early July
• Expect markets to gradually increase until the Salinas season begins in July

Lemons

Prices for all domestic lemon sizes remain elevated due to low volume and strong demand. In early July, both offshore and Mexican lemons will supplement domestic supplies. Expect high markets and limited stocks through June.

Domestic

• MFC and Markon Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available
• District One (San Joaquin Valley) is wrapping up, leaving District Two (Southern California) the only growing region in production  
• All lemons will remain limited until the offshore and Mexican seasons begin in early July
• Growers will start holding orders to six-week averages, starting the week of 5/24/2026
• Quality is good (especially strong choice-grade fruit)
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through June

Offshore

• Shipments will start in late June and run through early December
• Size will be dominated by large lemons (95- through 140-count fruit), but smaller sizes will be available as well
• Expect higher pricing compared to domestic and Mexican fruit due to better quality

Mexican

• The season will begin in early July and will run through late November
• Small fruit, 165- through 235-count sizes, will dominate the crop, but larger sizes will be available
• Pricing will be comparable to domestic fruit until volume rises

Onions

Fresh-run MFC Onions are available in Southern California and New Mexico.

Pacific Northwest

• Red and white Washington onion storage supplies are finished; light supplies of storage yellow onions are available
• Growers are now transferring onions from other growing regions to fill orders as needed
• Expect higher prices on red onions; yellow onion prices are steady

Texas

• The Texas fresh-run onion season has finished

California

• Southern California is continuing its fresh-run onion harvest
• Some growers expect to finish their Imperial Valley fresh-run onion season this week with others going through the first week of June
• Northern California harvests will begin in a limited manner next week
• Weather has improved following a cooler than normal spring; volume is better this week
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect steady prices over the next 7-10 day

New Mexico

• New Mexico’s fresh run onion season has begun in a limited manner
• Volume will increase over the next several weeks as more growers begin harvest
• Growers report a good range of sizing with supplies peaking on jumbo sizes
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Initial prices are slightly higher compared to California

Georgia

• Vidalia sweet onions are available; the season will run through early September
• Red and yellow onions are now available; medium and jumbo sizes dominate the crop
• Quality ranges from good to excellent
• FOB prices are slightly higher compared to New Mexico and California fresh-run onions

Oranges

Orange supplies remain extremely limited, particularly for the 113- and 138-count sizes. This tight supply is being felt across all growing regions, and unfortunately, no improvement is expected until the Chilean and South African seasons start in July. Given these ongoing challenges, size and grade substitutions will be necessary to fill orders, with the 138-count oranges presenting the greatest difficulty.

California

• MFC and Markon ESS Oranges are available 
• Overall supplies of 113- and 138-count oranges will be extremely limited through the Valencia season, which runs until October
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions, as well as date changes, to fill orders of small fruit
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Expect high markets for small fruit (113- and 138-supplies)

Mexico

• The Valencia season will end the week of May 25
• Overall supplies of 113- and 138-count oranges are extremely limited
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions, as well as date changes, to fill orders of small fruit
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11-13 Brix
• Expect elevated prices as these stocks help fill the void in California

Florida

• Growers will ship storage fruit through June
• Supplies are dominated by 113-count and larger sizes; 138-count oranges are limited
• Quality is fair; choice and standard grades are most abundant
• Expect steady markets through June

Imported/Moroccan

• Expect the Moroccan season to end in mid-June
• Vessel delays and holdups from the USDA have further postponed loading schedules
• Valencia quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Stocks are dominated by 113-count and 100-count sizes; 138-count fruit is extremely limited
• Expect elevated markets into mid-June

Imported/South Africa & Chile

• The season will begin in early July

• Current rain events have growers worried about size structure upon arrival into the U.S.
• Supplies are expected to be dominated by 113-count and larger sizes

• Import palletization:
  • 72 cases per pallet
  • Box weight is 33 pounds (15 KG)

• Domestic palletization:
  • 54 cases per pallet (18 KG)
  • Box weight is 40 pounds

Potatoes

MFC Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. Prices are rising in multiple regions as storage crops wind down. Markon recommends ordering for quick turns and keeping inventory tight due to shorter shelf life.

Idaho

• Storage crop MFC Norkotah and Burbank Potatoes are being shipped
• Norkotah storage supplies are expected to be depleted by late June
• Burbank volume is slowly ramping up; small sizes dominate the crop
• The gradual shift from Norkotahs to Burbanks will result in fewer 40- through 80-count potatoes
• Pressure and shoulder bruising are being reported in late-season storage supplies, but overall quality remains strong; these issues (soft, external indents) result from constant contact with adjacent potatoes or the floor while raw product sits in storage piles
• Markets are rising

Washington

• Storage crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available
• Remaining supplies are dominated by large sizes
• Quality is very good
• Markets are higher for larger sizes due to strong demand

Colorado & Wisconsin

• All Colorado sizes are available with good mixer volume
• Wisconsin yields are dominated by small, 90- to 120-count sizes
• Quality is good
• Prices are climbing in both regions

Strawberries

A stable weather pattern is expected over the next 10 days, with daytime highs near 70°F and nighttime lows in the low 50s—ideal conditions for strawberry growth. Markets remain steady, with increased activity anticipated by mid-June as shippers prepare for peak harvest volumes. Fruit quality continues to improve, supported by these favorable growing conditions.

Watsonville/Salinas

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Fruit size is large to medium-large averaging 10–15 berries, or 18-22 per one‑pound clamshell (depending on variety)
• Quality is good; some lots are exhibiting light pin rot and minor water bruising
• Prices remain elevated, with no short‑term relief expected until assessments are complete

Santa Maria

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Berry size is small-medium to medium, with smaller counts averaging 20–24 berries per one‑pound clamshell
• Overall quality is good; some bruising and white shoulders have been reported, as well as light water damage
• Prices remain elevated due to limited supplies

Oxnard

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Berry size ranges from small to medium, with counts averaging 20–22 berries per one-pound clamshell
• Defects are minimal; some white shoulders and packing‑related bruising have been noted
• Markets are high; stocks are tight

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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