Expect strawberry supplies to remain tight and markets elevated; the forecast calls for rain in the back half of the week in the Santa Maria and Oxnard, California growing regions.

Santa Maria

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Limited availability continues persists as production slows in California
• The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
• The forecast calls for rain Thursday, December 1 into Sunday, December 4
• MFC plastic clamshells may need to be substituted for the corrugated clamshells

Oxnard

• Limited availability continues persists as production slows in California

• The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
• The forecast calls for rain Thursday, December 1 into Sunday, December 4
• MFC plastic clamshells may need to be substituted for the corrugated clamshells

South Texas

• Mexican production is increasing
• Mexican fruit is being used to supplement the California shortage at this time
• Quality is good; white shoulders and occasional overripening are issues

Florida

• Production has started in a limited manner
• Harvesting will increase over time and is expected to reach its peak by mid-December
• Early quality is good; expect small to medium fruit size

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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