Jumbo, cello-packed, and commodity carrot supplies will remain extremely limited through February. Value-added packs such as Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Baby Carrots, RSS Carrot Coins, RSS Carrot Matchsticks, and RSS Shredded Carrots will require advance order lead time of 96 hours to help fill orders in full.

California

Commodity/Value-Added

• Supplies remain extremely tight due to prior rain damage, but are slowly increasing
• Growers are holding to six-week averages
• Expect a demand-exceeds-supply market through February; 96-hour lead times are necessary to help fill orders
• During this period, packer label will be substituted as needed
• Options are available out of Arizona and Georgia
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through February

Georgia

• The season is in full swing and will run through early June
• Commodity supplies are sufficient; quality is very good
• Expect stable prices and abundant stocks

Arizona

• The season is underway and will run through July
• Early quality reports have been positive
• Size is small but will increase as the season ramps up over the next three weeks
• Markets will start high, but ease as the season progresses

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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