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UPDATE: BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

February 24, 2023

Broccoli

Imperial Valley, California/Yuma, Arizona/Northern Baja, Mexico

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli is available
  • Supplies are meeting demand despite cool temperatures
  • Quality is good; yellowing, mold, purple cast due to cold, and decay are minimal
  • Bracketed structure has been noted in some lots
  • Expect steady to slightly elevated markets into next week

Mexico (into South Texas)

  • MFC Broccoli is available
  • Prices have decreased as multiple growing regions are producing product; demand is moderate
  • Quality is very good; some mechanical damage and occasional mildew has been noted
  • Expect prices to remain fairly steady into next week

Cauliflower

Imperial Valley and Santa Maria, California/Yuma, Arizona/Northern Baja, Mexico

    • Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available; packer label may be substituted as needed
    • Cool weather is limiting production and larger sized head availability
    • Quality is good; mold, off-color, and small size are being observed in some lots
    • Expect markets to rise over the next five to seven days

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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