Prices have peaked and will begin to inch lower, though tight supplies and strong demand continue. Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available.

Mexico

• The Baja peninsula will continue as the primary growing region through October
• Quality and shelf-life potential are improving amid cooler weather; some lots are still 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 continue softening towards the middle of October, as additional fields open and a slight cooling trend continues

Peru

• Imported stocks (shipped into Miami, Florida) will become less available due to East Coast port closures
• Yields are low, but steady; and set to pick up in a light way with the Southern Hemisphere’s spring

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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