Blueberry availability is increasing as Pacific Northwest yields increase, offsetting the decline in Mexican production. Mexican blackberry quality ranges from fair to good, with recent heat and rain impacting consistency.

Raspberries

• Mexican-grown supplies are doing well
• Heat has not affected raspberries as dramatically as blackberries
• The Baja season has begun; quality is better in this region
• Stocks will increase through July
• Expect markets to remain steady

Blueberries

Mexico

• High temperatures persist, with some reaching 95 degrees
• Volume is past its peak
• Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
• Expect pricing to ease

Pacific Northwest

• Harvesting has begun; quality is excellent
• Production is in its third week in Hermiston, Oregon, while growers in British Columbia are starting their second week
• Quality is excellent
• Expect markets to ease

Blackberries

Mexico

• Quality issues are being reported, such as leaky berries, due to recent heat and rain
• Growers are pruning plants; numbers should rebound in September

Watsonville

• Quality is great, size is large, and flavor is sweet
• Current volume is not meeting industry demand
• Significant increases are projected in late July
• Expect this market to inch down

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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