Prices remain elevated across multiple regions; large and jumbo sizes are limited.

Mexico

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available out of Baja, Mexico
• Production has ended in Central Mexico
• Baja will be the primary growing region through early October
• Growers will move to Sonora for the fall and winter seasons
• Hurricane Lorena is expected to drop heavy rainfall (5-15 inches) across Baja this weekend
  • Flash flooding and strong winds are anticipated
  • Fields in Sonora may also experience floods, disrupting plantings scheduled for late fall harvest
  • Growers will experience production delays and logistical disruptions as the storm passes through
• Standard and small sizes remain most abundant; large and jumbo spears are limited
• Expect elevated pricing until new growing regions ramp up post-storm

Peru

• Production is ramping up
• Growers are breaking into new, immature lots in Southern Peru
  • Yields are increasing
  • East Coast availability has improved as imported Peruvian product is shipped into U.S. ports
  • Small and standard sizes are most abundant
  • Large and jumbo packs are expected to increase as new fields mature
• Quality is fair, but will improve as new crop volume climbs

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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