The Watsonville/Salinas growing region received more rain than was expected. Most supplies are not meeting Markon First Crop (MFC) specifications; packer label berries will be substituted due to wet fruit and mud on cartons.
Salinas/Watsonville
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Berry size is large; counts average 12 to 16 pieces per 1-pound clamshell
- Approximately half an inch of rain fell yesterday
- Quality is fair; issues include softness, bruising, white shoulders, and light pin rot
- Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
- Expect strong demand and elevated markets through next week
Santa Maria/Oxnard
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Size ranges from small-medium to medium (18 to 22 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
- This region received less rain than Salians/Watsonville, closer to .10 inches
- Overall quality is good; some bruising and white shoulders have been reported
- Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
- Prices will remain elevated for the next 7-10 days
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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