FROM THE FIELDS: VALUE-ADDED ROMAINE QUALITY
Some California- and Mexican-grown value-added items, such as Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Chopped Romaine and RSS Shredded Romaine are exhibiting a decline…
UPDATE: AVOCADO SUPPLIES
Avocado supplies are increasing in Mexico. Prices for large sizes (32- to 48-count supplies) are inching down. The small-size market…
UPDATE: CILANTRO
Despite ample supplies in multiple California growing regions, persistent heat is hampering quality. Abnormally hot weather, leading to thick stems,…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Prices continue to rise amid tightening supplies and transitioning growing regions. Markon First Crop Asparagus (MFC) is available. Mexico Central Mexican…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI
Markon Best Available (MBA) Broccoli is being packed out of Salinas, California and Guanajuato, Mexico (shipping out of South Texas). …
UPDATE: GREEN ONIONS
Green onion prices remain elevated; supplies are extremely tight due to persistent heat in the primary growing region of Mexicali,…
UPDATE: TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE
Tropical Storm Francine, currently located in the western Gulf of Mexico, is expected to strengthen into a hurricane later today….
UPDATE: CHIPPING POTATOES
New crop chipping potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. The market is elevated due to strong demand. New Crop…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Blueberry supplies will be limited through early October and prices are rising. Blackberry and raspberry supplies are also limited. Blueberries…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Asparagus High prices persist amid tight supplies and transitioning growing regions. Markon First Crop Asparagus (MFC) is available. Mexico Central Mexican…
UPDATE: CAULIFLOWER
Markets are declining rapidly this week as supplies increase. Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available; packer label is being substituted…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
High prices persist amid tight supplies and transitioning growing regions. Markon First Crop Asparagus (MFC) is available. Mexico Central Mexican production…