Mexican asparagus prices are rising. Heat-related quality issues are expected in the coming weeks.
Mexico
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available
- Last week’s heat wave, with temperatures 15-20 degrees above average, has decreased yields
- Heat stress is expected to affect quality; feathering tips, wrinkling, dehydration, and seed development are anticipated
- The size profile remains skewed towards standard and smaller spears; jumbo and extra-large sizes are tight
- The upcoming Holy Week holiday may affect labor availability; harvesting crews will likely be short-handed
- Expect higher pricing and an uptick in quality issues through March into early April
Peru
- The first shipments of Peruvian asparagus are arriving into East Coast ports
- Supplies will steadily increase over the next several weeks
- Quality is good; shelf-life is generally shorter due to longer transit times
- Expect minimal Peruvian availability until early April
- Pricing is generally higher than that of Mexican-grown asparagus
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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