Fresh-run onion supplies are plentiful with the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado seasons all in full swing. Markets are steady at lower levels.
Washington
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available
- Fresh-run onions will continue shipping through early October before transitioning to storage crop supplies
- Stocks are plentiful due to ideal growing conditions over the summer months
- Quality ranges from good to excellent; fresh-run onions have a higher moisture content, reducing shelf life and making them more susceptible to mechanical damage
- All sizes and colors are available; super colossal supplies are somewhat limited
- Expect steady prices over the next 7-10 days
Idaho/Oregon
- MFC Onions are available
- Fresh-run onions will continue shipping through mid- to late October before transitioning to storage crop supplies
- Stocks are plentiful due to ideal growing conditions over the summer months
- Quality ranges from good to excellent; fresh-run onions have a higher moisture content, reducing shelf life and making them more susceptible to mechanical damage
- All sizes and colors are available
- Markets are poised to firm slightly this week as rain is expected to disrupt harvests
Utah/Colorado
- MFC Onions are available
- Fresh-run onions will continue to ship for two weeks before transitioning to storage supplies
- Stocks are plentiful due to ideal growing conditions over the summer months
- Quality ranges from good to excellent; fresh-run onions have a higher moisture content, reducing shelf life and making them more susceptible to mechanical damage
- All sizes are available; current lots are dominated by medium and jumbo onions
- Expect steady pricing over the next 7-10 days
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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