Expect strawberry supplies to remain tight and markets elevated over the next two weeks as fields continue to recover from prior rainstorms.

Salinas/Watsonville

• Supplies are extremely limited
• Remaining growers expect production to wrap up by mid- to late October
• Quality is average

Santa Maria

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Growers continue culling rain-damaged fruit, leading to lower yields
• Quality is good: some green shoulders and soft fruit have been reported
• Size currently ranges from small to medium (20 to 22 per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect tight supplies and elevated markets for next two weeks

Oxnard

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Volume is very low as the season is just starting
• Early season quality is good: vibrant color is being reported
• Size currently ranges from small to medium (18 to 20 per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect tight supplies for the next three weeks as new crop slowly ramps up

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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