UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS
Central American cantaloupe stocks remain limited; demand exceeds supply. Prices are elevated. Mexican honeydew supplies are increasing; markets are inching down….
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Elevated markets are beginning to ease. Peruvian imports are tight but Mexican production will increase steadily throughout February. Markon First…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Blueberry supplies are ample; raspberry and blackberry quality has been affected by cold weather and rains. Blueberries Expect markets to…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
The Santa Maria and Oxnard, California growing regions expect rain next Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5; harvesting and…
UPDATE: HERBS
Basil, tarragon, and thyme supplies continue to struggle due to adverse weather conditions in almost all growing areas. Expect limited…
UPDATE: SQUASH
Overall zucchini supplies are improving this week; markets are easing. Yellow squash volume remains low, but prices are fairly stable….
FROM THE FIELDS: ARIZONA AND CALIFORNIA DESERT FREEZE-RELATED QUALITY CHALLENGES
The Arizona/California desert growing region will continue to endure freezing temperatures through this week. Although the severity of lettuce ice has…
UPDATE: CAULIFLOWER
Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available; packer label is being substituted as necessary. Supplies out of the Holtville, California and…
UPDATE: HERBS
Herb prices are rising; supplies are limited. Basil, tarragon, and thyme will be extremely tight for the next four to six…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2025
Avocados Industry supplies are extremely limited. Expect elevated markets for the next three weeks as the upcoming Super Bowl will…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
Green bell pepper demand is increasing due to recent poor weather in Florida, current low markets are pushing up. Red…
UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS
Offshore supplies of Central American cantaloupe and honeydew remain extremely limited following the effects of Tropical Storm Sara in November;…