California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Broccoli is being harvested in California’s Salinas and Santa Maria Valleys
- Markets are steady at low levels amid tepid demand
- Strong supply levels are forecast for the next two weeks
- Quality is good; brown bead/pin rot, yellowing, hollow core, branching, and insect pressure are minimal
- Expect domestic prices to remain mostly steady at low levels through mid-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 following high heat and mechanical damage from packing oversized heads have been noted
East Coast
- Georgia production will run through May
- Quality is very good
- Markets are steady at average levels
- The North Carolina season starts this week and will continue well into June
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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