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UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES – RAIN

November 3, 2022

Rain is expected in all California growing regions starting Sunday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 9. Expect extremely tight supplies and elevated markets through next week.

Salinas/Watsonville

  • Forecasts call for rain starting Sunday, November 6, bringing an end to the season
  • Volume is extremely limited; quality is average at best
  • Production will be completed in the next 7-10 days

Santa Maria

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
  • The forecast calls for rain starting Sunday, November 6
  • Supplies are extremely limited and are predicted to not meet demand through most of November
  • Quality is average; strawberries will see upwards of 25% bruising and 4% decay upon arrival
  • Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns

Oxnard

  • MFC Strawberries are available
  • The forecast calls for rain starting Monday, November 7
  • Supplies are extremely limited and are predicted to not meet demand through most of November
  • Quality is average; strawberries will see upwards of 25% bruising and 4% decay upon arrival
  • Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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