Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli and Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower supplies are readily available. Broccoli markets are slightly higher this week while cauliflower markets are falling.
Broccoli
- California-grown quality is good; crown size, color, and texture is ideal
- Overall supplies are sufficient to meet demand; markets are rising but are mostly steady at average levels
- Mexican-grown product is available for loading in South Texas at slightly higher FOB costs
- Availability is down amid a harvesting gap this week as crops transition to fields at higher altitude
- Product reviewed by Markon inspectors is exhibiting excellent quality due to dry, temperate weather
Cauliflower
- Supplies are increasing quickly in the West Coast growing regions of Salinas and Santa Maria
- Quality issues are minimal but include dark spotting and off-color, oversized heads
- Ideal growing conditions have increased available supplies and lowered markets
- Expect prices to continue falling through the end of this week, at minimum
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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