FROM THE FIELDS: COLD CHAIN MANAGEMENT June 27, 2024 Summer has officially started, and many parts of the US and Canada have been experiencing abnormally warm temperatures over the...
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES June 21, 2024 Although temperatures have remained steady, growers have finished the season in Oxnard due to depressed markets; production will end early...
UPDATE: BRUSSELS SPROUTS June 21, 2024 Markon First Crop (MFC) and Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Brussels Sprouts are limited. The Mexican season is ending; supplies are nearly depleted...
UPDATE: TOMATOES June 21, 2024 Tomato production is transitioning further north on both coasts over the next two weeks. Romas and grape tomatoes are snug;...
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JUNE 17, 2024 June 20, 2024 Avocados Avocado harvesting, packing, and shipping operations have been suspended in Michoacan, Mexico since Friday June 14 due to threats...
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE June 20, 2024 Iceberg markets are inching down. Green leaf and romaine prices are fairly steady at low levels. Iceberg Markon First Crop...
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS June 20, 2024 Red bell pepper supplies are tightening; prices are elevated. Green bell pepper supplies are slowly increasing in all regions. Markon...
UPDATE: ONIONS June 19, 2024 Onion markets are rising as demand for domestic onions is strong. Last week’s surge of onions from Mexico (into Texas)...
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES June 19, 2024 Ideal temperatures are expected in the Santa Maria and Watsonville/Salinas growing regions. Expect great quality and steady markets next week....
UPDATE: PEARS June 19, 2024 Washington pears are winding down for the season; imports are available from Argentina and Chile. California pears will start in...
UPDATE: MEXICAN AVOCADOS June 19, 2024 Avocado harvesting, packing, and shipping operations have been suspended in Michoacan, Mexico since Friday June 14 due to threats made...
UPDATE: LEMONS June 18, 2024 The 165- through 235-count lemon market remains elevated due to extremely low volume and strong demand. In mid-June, offshore and...
