Supplies remain extremely scarce; prices will continue climbing this week. Packer label is being substituted as necessary to meet demand.

Mexico

• Limited quantities are being harvested in Baja and Sonora; many growers stopped harvesting earlier this month due to weak demand
• Small-diameter stalks dominate yields
  • Cooler weather/shorter days and elevated markets have hindered maturation needed to pack larger sizes
  • Large and jumbo sizes are in very high demand
• Overall quality has diminished; feathery tips and inconsistent stalk size are being reported
• Expect supplies to increase and prices to ease by the first week of January

Peru

• Production is focused in Northern Peru after temperatures in the south accelerated and yields declined
  • Minimal volume is being imported to the U.S. (via Miami, Florida)
  • Many Peruvian growers are prioritizing the more lucrative European market
• FOB costs remain comparable from both regions, though some freight savings are available for Eastern DCs
• Expect high prices and extremely tight supplies into early February

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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