UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE PRICES DECLINING
Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine prices are falling as supplies increase in the Arizona-California desert region. Supplies and field weights…
UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS
The Central American melon season is off to a slow start; Tropical Storm Sara is keeping volume low at the…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT REGION ICEBERG LETTUCE
Temperatures in the Arizona/California desert growing region have increased to slightly above average levels over the past several days and…
UPDATE: SQUASH
Squash prices are falling due to favorable weather in Mexico and reduced demand after the Thanksgiving holiday. Volume has increased…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI
Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Broccoli is sporadically available in Yuma, Arizona. Steady supplies of MFC Broccoli Crowns are coming…
UPDATE: LIMES
Lime markets are rising; demand is strengthening while volume is falling. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Limes…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
Green bell pepper harvesting is moving from California to Mexico due to cold weather. Red bell pepper production is focused…
UPDATE: TOMATOES
Roma and round tomato supplies are snug; markets are expected to remain elevated over the next month. Markon First Crop…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Santa Maria growing regions received rain on Saturday, November 23, but harvested Sunday, November 24 due to breaks in the…
UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS
The Arizona/California desert season will wrap up this week. Offshore Central American melons have begun arriving into domestic ports. Expect…
UPDATE: CARA CARA ORANGES
The Cara Cara orange season will begin next week in a limited manner; supplies will ship through late April. The…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Avocado Supplies Large-size avocados are becoming limited as Mexico’s current crop is dominated by small-size fruit. Mexico Large sizes (32-…