Prices have peaked; increased supplies are alleviating the market slightly, but quality will remain a concern through the end of the season.
California
- Markon Best Available (MBA) Broccoli is being harvested in California’s Salinas Valley
- Supplies are increasing in Monterey County (Salinas Valley) and Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc Valley)
- Demand has strengthened on the West Coast as summertime deals across the East Coast and Canada come to an end
- Quality ranges from fair to good; pin rot, yellow/brown bead, and branchy structures are being noted
- Insect pressure, from Diamondback moth pupa/larvae and aphids, remains an obstinate challenge and is expected to persist through the end of season
- Regional harvests are winding down, pushing demand to the West Coast and further limiting supplies
- Expect prices to ease within the next 10-14 days as supplies ramp up to meet fall demand
Mexico
- Mexican-grown MBA Broccoli continues to ship into South Texas
- Supplies are adequate for the softened demand
- High temperatures and persistent rainfall continue to affect quality; these weather conditions will persist through the late fall
- Quality is fair; defects such as cat eye, hollow core, browning, and insect activity are present
- Expect relief in November as improved weather conditions will lead to stronger quality
East Coast/Midwest/Canada
- Summertime deals out of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Eastern Canada are winding down
- Maine will reach peak production this month; supplies will wind down through late October and early November
- Indiana supplies will supplement lighter volumes in early October
- Growers in Georgia and Florida will begin harvesting in the late fall/early winter to offset the end of the Maine season
- Expect strong supplies and softened prices through September
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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