Markets across the U.S. are climbing as strong demand and quality challenges tighten overall supplies.
California
- Markon Best Available (MBA) Broccoli is being harvested in California’s Salinas Valley
- Quality ranges from fair to good; issues such as branchy structure, yellow/brown bead, and some hollow core are being reported
- Pest pressure from Diamondback moth pupa/larvae and aphids remains a significant challenge and is expected to persist through the fall season
- Supplies are limited in Monterey County (Salinas Valley) and Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc Valley)
- Demand is strong due to the supply challenges across different growing regions
- Expect markets to remain elevated for the next few weeks
Mexico
- Mexican-grown MBA Broccoli continues to ship into South Texas
- Pricing is elevated, but weaker demand is keeping markets a bit lower than those on the West Coast
- High temperatures and tropical storms are affecting quality; these weather conditions will continue through the late fall in this region
- Quality is fair, but has improved from previous weeks; some cat eye, hollow core, and insect activity are being noted
East Coast/Midwest/Canada
- Consecutive days of warmer weather and minimal precipitation have caused maturity to slow down, developing smaller, immature heads
- Availability is limited in Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Eastern Canada
- Supplies out of Maine will reach peak production in September; the season will run through October
- Growers will begin harvesting Georgia and Florida by late fall to offset the loss of supplies from Maine
- Pricing will remain slightly elevated this week, then ease heading into September as weather improves and supplies increase
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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