Markets are elevated; industry volume is down as domestic crops have been fully depleted and demand exceeds supply out of Mexico and Peru. Expect pricing to remain elevated through July until volume rises.

Mexico

• Central Mexico and Southern Baja are the primary growing regions
  • Full production out of Central Mexico is expected slightly later than normal (late July)
  • Recent heavy rains followed by a warming trend will help spur spear production in Central Mexican fields
  • Harvesting has begun to wind down in Southern Baja, with about half of this season’s fields closing
  • Northern Baja (regarded as a premium asparagus growing region) will begin to open fields in 14-21 days, easing supply pressure somewhat

Peru

• Peru’s volume is increasing week over week but remains lower than normal due to cyclonic weather patterns

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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