Broccoli and cauliflower supplies remain plentiful across key growing regions, keeping markets subdued. Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli is available in Salinas, California. Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is on the market.
Broccoli
- Production is underway in Maine; harvesting will ramp up next week
- Mexican quality ranges from average to poor; reported defects include cat-eye, browning, and widespread hollow core
- California quality ranges from average to good
- Occasional discoloration and mechanical damage are being reported
- Diamondback pressure has been observed in some lots
- Continued high temperatures may increase diamondback activity, discoloration, and dehydration
- Markets are expected to remain soft as East Coast production expands and overall supplies increase
Cauliflower
- Salinas and Santa Maria supplies remain abundant, allowing growers to maintain selective harvests
- California quality is good
- Markets are steady across all growing regions
- Maine will begin cauliflower production the first week of August
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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