Strawberry supplies continue to tighten; prices are elevated. Expect volume to decline over the next two to three weeks as the Salinas/Watsonville season is past peak production.

Salinas/Watsonville

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available

• Stocks continue to diminish week after week; the season has moved past its peak
• High humidity is forecast for the next seven to ten days; fruit quality will be affected
• Fruit size is small/medium (20-24 per 1-pound clamshell)
• Expect markets to rise over the next 10 to 14 days as production falls and demand strengthens

Santa Maria

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Volume will decline as fields have moved past peak production
• High humidity is forecast for the next 7-10 days; fruit quality will be affected
• The summer season is expected to begin in the next two to three weeks
• Expect markets to rise over the next 10 to 14 days as production falls and demand increases

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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