UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Santa Maria and Oxnard, California have enjoyed almost perfect strawberry growing conditions over the past month. Mexico’s season has officially ended…
UPDATE: PINEAPPLE
Pineapple supplies are expected to remain tight for several more weeks; prices are elevated. Low sugar levels (Brix) are causing…
UPDATE: AVOCADOS
Demand exceeds supply; expect elevated prices for the next four weeks as Mexican growers are uncertain about the potential tariffs…
UPDATE: TOMATOES
Tomato supplies are tightening due to increased demand and older winter fields finishing in Sinaloa, Mexico; markets are rising. Markon…
UPDATE: CAULIFLOWER SEASONAL HARVESTING TRANSITION
The Arizona-California desert season is coming to an end; supplies are now being shipped out of Salinas and Santa Maria….
FROM THE FIELDS: VALUE-ADDED ROMAINE UPDATE
Over the last several days, Markon inspectors have observed a shift in the color and texture profile of romaine that…
UPDATE: IDAHO POTATOES
Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes are available. Larger sizes (40- through 70-count supplies) are decreasing as…
UPDATE: IDAHO POTATOES
Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes are available. Larger sizes (40- through 70-count supplies) are decreasing as…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MARCH 17, 2025
Avocados Supplies remain limited. Harvesting will be curtailed in Mexico this week due to Benito Juarez Day. Expect elevated prices…
UPDATE: LIMES
Lime prices continue to rise the current crop finishes and new crop production starts; volume is low. Markon First Crop…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI SEASONAL HARVESTING TRANSITION
California MFC Premium Broccoli is being harvested in the Arizona/California desert region and Northern Mexico but will transition to California’s…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Clear, warm weather is forecast for Santa Maria and Oxnard, California; expect volume to rise. The Mexican season is ending….