California
- MFC Premium Broccoli is being harvested in California’s Salinas and Santa Maria Valleys
- Markets are steady at low levels amid tepid demand, balancing the lighter supply forecasts for the next two weeks due to cooler weather
- Quality is good; brown bead/pin rot, yellowing, and insect pressure are minimal
- Some hollow core and branching have been noted; crown color and size are consistent
- Expect domestic prices to remain mostly steady through the first half of May
Mexico
- Mexican-grown MFC Premium Broccoli continues to ship into South Texas
- This market is more volatile than domestic, although prices remain comparable in both regions
- Quality is good; sporadic hollow core and mechanical damage from packing oversized heads have been noted
- Production is transitioning to higher elevation near Guanajuato to avoid increasing temperatures and precipitation in lower lying areas over the summer months
East Coast
- Georgia production will last through the month of May
- Quality is very good
- Markets are steady at average levels
- The North Carolina season starts next week and will last until late June
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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