Markets continue to rise as demand exceeds supply throughout the industry. The Santa Maria spring crop is winding down quickly; expect a shortened shelf-life. Markon recommends ordering for quick turns.

Santa Maria

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Fruit size is small (20 to 24 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Softness, bruising, and occasional decay have been reported in some lots
• Growers are heavily culling fruit, causing estimates to fall short; pro-rates are expected
• Spring crops are winding down; the fall season is expected to start in mid- to late August
• Expect extremely limited supplies with a short shelf life over the next three weeks

Salinas/Watsonville

• MFC Strawberries are available

• Fruit size is gradually becoming smaller (18 to 22 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Persistently cool coastal temperatures are lowering volume

• Softness and slight bruising have been reported
• Demand exceeds supply
  • Daily markets are active
  • Stocks are limited

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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