Prices continue to rise amid tight supplies and strong demand in the sole growing region of Baja, Mexico. Markon First Crop Asparagus (MFC) is available.

Mexico

• Production has ended in Central Mexico; Baja harvests will continue through October
• Quality and shelf-life potential are below average; stalks are exhibiting elevated levels of seeder/feathering tips
• Size distribution is heavily skewed towards 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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