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UPDATE: BLUEBERRIES

June 17, 2026

A brief, unexpected supply gap is emerging in the blueberry market as California heat disruptions, Mexico’s post-peak decline, and a slow Pacific Northwest start converge. We anticipate this to last into early next week and begin to slowly stabilize as the week progresses.

North Carolina

  • Volume is falling rapidly; the season will be ending this next week
  • Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
  • Expect elevated prices for the rest of the season

New Jersey

  • Abnormally low temperatures have delayed the season by three weeks
  • Growers expect up to 50% damage caused by the freezing weather
  • High markets are anticipated for the entire season; stocks are scarce

Mexico

  • Supplies are tightening; production is light
  • Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
  • Prices are elevated

California

  • California season has ended

Pacific Northwest

  • New crop harvesting has begun in a small way this week
  • Expect yields to increase as the season progresses
  • Quality is good
  • Prices will begin at high levels, then inch down as supplies increase

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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