Strawberry demand is strong due to the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. The California season is at its peak; no availability or quality concerns are expected at this time.
Salinas/Watsonville
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Quality is excellent
- Color is ruby red
- Minor issues include odd shape and light bruising
- Size ranges from medium to medium-large (12-15) berries per 1-pound clamshell, (30-32)
- Expect markets to inch up as the Fourth of July holiday nears
Oxnard/Santa Maria, California
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Quality is good; some green tips have been reported
- Size is medium (20-24 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell)
- The Oxnard and Santa Maria seasons are past their peaks; volume will start to decline
- Expect prices to increase in July
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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