UPDATE: MELONS
Melon markets are rising. California’s Central Valley production has begun to decline as the season wraps up. Markon First Crop…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE TRANSITION
Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine supplies will fluctuate week to week as suppliers manage remaining acreage. Supply challenges, caused by…
UPDATE: GRAPES
Grape markets remain elevated. The California grape crop will be lighter this year due to quality challenges caused by rain…
FROM THE FIELDS: CALIFORNIA GROWING REGION RAIN AND WARM TEMPERATURES
The California growing region experienced light showers and winds late Friday evening, September 29 through Sunday morning, October 1; recorded…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI
Prices are slightly elevated. Industry-wide quality challenges are hindering yields at the field level. Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli Crowns…
FROM THE FIELDS: CALIFORNIA RAIN
An incoming low pressure system will have several California growing regions expecting light showers and gusty winds starting late Friday…
UPDATE: CITRUS
Prices for small lemons remain elevated due to tight stocks and strong demand. Smaller size oranges (113- through 138-count) remain…
UPDATE: BLUEBERRIES
Blueberry supplies remain extremely limited; the domestic season has ended and imported shipments have been delayed. Expect elevated markets and…
WEEKLY UPDATE SUMMARY: Week of September 25, 2023
Asparagus Markets continue to fall as Peruvian imports enter the market and Baja, Mexico moves into peak season. Expect steady…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Markets continue to fall as Peruvian imports enter the market and Baja, Mexico moves into peak season. Expect steady prices…
From the fields: Salinas Valley Romaine Quality
Markon inspectors are currently observing an increase in quality issues in romaine lettuce out of California’s Salinas Valley. A cycle…
Update: Brussels Sprouts
The Brussels sprouts market remains elevated. Industry supplies are down due to inconsistent weather patterns affecting yields. Due to inconsistent…