Prices continue to rise amid tightening supplies and transitioning growing regions. Markon First Crop Asparagus (MFC) is available.
Mexico
- Central Mexican production is completely finished; Baja harvests will continue through October, before growers move to Sonora and Mexicali
- Quality and shelf-life potential are below average; stalks are exhibiting elevated levels of seeder/feathering tips caused by persistent heat
- Size distribution is heavily skewed towards the small spears; substituting small packs for standard or large sizes will yield considerable FOB cost savings
- Expect markets to soften towards the end of the month as additional fields open up and a slight cooling trend arrives
Peru
- Imported stocks (shipped into Miami, Florida) remain available on the East Coast
- Yields are low but steady, and will increase as the Southern Hemisphere enters spring
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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