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UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES

May 28, 2025

Strawberry supplies are ample; the Salinas/Watsonville region has been enjoying great weather, creating high-quality fruit.

Salinas/Watsonville

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
  • Mild weather with no rain is forecast for the rest of the week
  • Quality is excellent; good color, light bruising, and odd shape are occasional issues
  • Size ranges from medium to medium-large (12-16 berries per 1-pound clamshell packs and 20-28 berries per 2-pound clamshell)
  • Expect markets to remain steady

Oxnard/Santa Maria

  • MFC Strawberries are available
  • The forecast calls for clear, mild weather for the rest of the week
  • Quality is good; some green shoulders have been reported
  • Size ranges from small-medium to medium (18-24 berries per 1-pound clamshell packs)
  • The Oxnard and Santa Maria seasons are past their peaks; volume will start to decline
  • Expect markets to remain steady this week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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