Harvesting has been canceled for Tuesday, October 14 due to persistent rain in California’s Santa Maria and Oxnard growing regions. Expect extremely tight supplies and strong markets through next week.

Santa Maria/ Oxnard

• These regions received over one inch of rain yesterday
• Most growers have cancelled harvests for today and tomorrow
• During this period, packer label will be substituted as needed
• Expect a demand-exceeds-supply market for the next two weeks
• Quality is average; early signs of decay and bruising have been reported
• 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

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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