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UPDATE: APPLES

August 3, 2023

Storage crop Washington Markon First Crop (MFC) Gala and Red Delicious Apples remain available. The Washington MFC Fuji, Granny Smith, and Golden Delicious seasons are beginning to wind down. Michigan apples are readily available.

  • Size substitutions may be necessary for Washington Fuji, Granny Smith, and Golden Delicious Apple order coverage until new crop harvesting begins
    • Few smaller-sized (125- to 175- count) apples remain available in storage
    • Prices have increased
  • Michigan apple volume remains high
    • Seasonal yields are well-above average
    • Ideal weather conditions this past spring and summer produced an abundant crop
  • Please see the grid below for a quick reference to Michigan and Washington apple transitions and current size profiles:
Washington
Availability Fuji Gala Golden Delicious Granny Smith Red Delicious
Storage crop ends: Early September Mid-August Early August Early September Early September
Current size profile: 72- to 88-count 72- to 88-count 80- to 113-count 80- to 125-count 64- to 100-count
Most limited supplies: 100-count and smaller 100-count and smaller 138-count and smaller 138-count and smaller 150-count and smaller
New crop starts: Mid-September Mid-August Early September Mid-September Early September
Michigan
Availability Fuji Gala Golden Delicious Red Delicious
Storage crop ends: Late September Mid-September Mid-September Late September
Current size profile: 72- to 100-count 72- to 100-count 80- to 113-count 64- to 100-count
Most limited supplies: 125-count and smaller 120-count and smaller 138-count and smaller 150-count and smaller
New crop starts: Late September Early September Early September Late September

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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