UPDATE: CUCUMBERS
Cucumber yields are tightening as growers are in the last stages of harvesting summer crops. Markets are rising. The New…
UPDATE: TOMATOES
Roma and round tomato production has increased due to better growing conditions in California and Central Mexico. Markets are easing….
UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES
New crop, fresh-run Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Expect soft…
UPDATE: ORANGES
The California Valencia crop is dominated by large sizes (56- and 72-count pieces); small fruit (88- and 138-count oranges) remains…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Blueberry supplies will be limited through August and September; expect rising prices and tightening supplies over the next month. Blackberry…
UPDATE: GRAPEFRUIT
The Southern California Marsh Ruby grapefruit season will unexpectedly end next week. Persistently high temperatures have impacted the remaining crop….
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF AUGUST 19, 2024
Asparagus Markon First Crop Asparagus (MFC) is available; markets for larger sizes remain elevated. Mexico Production is winding down in…
UPDATE: PEARS
The California pear season is in full swing with availability through October. New crop Bartlett pear harvesting started in the…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STONE FRUIT
The California stone fruit season is winding down. Nectarines will wrap up next week with minimal supplies remaining. Nectarines The…
LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS VALLEY QUALITY UPDATE
Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video regarding the current quality of key vegetable items…
UPDATE: CAULIFLOWER
Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is limited; packer label is being substituted as necessary to fill orders. Prices are elevated Supplies…
UPDATE: PINEAPPLES
Pineapple supplies are limited. Recent rain and cloudy weather have increased sugar levels, causing translucency/water logging in larger sizes Availability…