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UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES

July 7, 2023

Prices are easing as demand weakens and supplies increase. High temperatures are in the forecast and will continue to aid growth.

Santa Maria

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
  • Fruit size is small (20 to 24 berries per one-pound clamshell)
  • Quality is good; white shoulders have been reported in some lots (pictures attached)
  • Spring crops are winding down; the fall crop is on schedule to begin in the next 7-10 days

Salinas/Watsonville

  • MFC Strawberries are available
  • Fruit size is slowly becoming smaller overall (18 to 20 berries per one-pound clamshell)
  • Quality is good; green shoulders and occasional mildew have been reported
  • Warm weather is increasing plant production while weaker demand is pushing markets lower

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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