UPDATE: ONION AND POTATO MEMORIAL DAY (WEEKEND) LOADING HOURS
Onion and potato suppliers will be operating on limited hours this coming weekend and Memorial Day. Onions Onion sheds in…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MAY 15, 2023
Brussels Sprouts The market is elevated. Mexico is the primary growing region this time of year; supplies have decreased significantly….
UPDATE: RSS FRUIT SALAD GRAPE SHORTAGE
Markon’s RSS Fresh Fruit supplier is gapping on red grapes the next three weeks due to the offshore storage season…
UPDATE: ORANGES
California Navel season is projected to wrap up in late June. Valencia Oranges from Mexico, crossing into Nogales, Arizona, have…
FROM THE FIELDS: BABY LEAF AND SPECIALTY SALADS
Certain Salinas Valley-grown baby leaf items such as Baby Spinach and Arugula are currently experiencing quality and shelf-life challenges related…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES
Strawberry supplies are increasing; demand remains strong. Expect steady markets for the next seven to ten days. Santa Maria Markon…
UPDATE: LIMES
The lime market continues to ease; supplies are ample in Veracruz, Mexico. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS)…
UPDATE: TOMATOES
Tomato markets are elevated due to light supplies and increased demand. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are readily available. West…
UPDATE: GRAPES
Supplies will be extremely limited on red and green grape packs for the next two weeks as the offshore storage…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Raspberries supplies are tight; markets remain elevated. Raspberries Volume is falling in Central Mexico Stocks are slowly increasing in Baja,…
UPDATE: MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE 2023
Markon’s buying office will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29; many processors will adjust loading and production schedules…
UPDATE: BRUSSELS SPROUTS
The market is elevated. Mexico is the primary growing region this time of year; supplies have decreased significantly. Markon First…