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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