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UPDATE: GRAPES TRANSITIONING FROM MEXICO TO CALIFORNIA

June 23, 2026

The Mexican grape season will wrap up over the next two weeks. California harvests will start on June 28.

California

  • California-grown Markon First Crop (MFC) Lunch Bunch Grapes and Markon Essentials (ESS) Red and Green Seedless Grapes will start shipping June 28
  • Expect high prices as the season gets underway, but markets will ease once California volume ramps up in late July
  • Great quality is anticipated

Mexico

  • The Mexican season will end the week of July 6
  • Steady demand and good quality are forecast until that time

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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