California grape volume appears to be lower at this point in the year compared to previous years. The California season is estimated to wrap up in late December. The offshore Peruvian/Chilean season is expected to begin in mid-December. Expect pricing to gradually rise as the California season winds down.

Green Grapes

• Markon Essentials (ESS) Green Grapes are available 
• California green grapes are expected to be in season until mid-December
• Quality is good; some rain-damaged fruit is being reported
• Offshore Peruvian/Chilean green grapes are expected to begin shipping in early to mid-December
• Expect gradually rising prices through the end of the California growing season

Red Grapes

• ESS Red Grapes are available 
• California red grapes are expected to be in season until late December
• Quality is good; some rain-damaged fruit is being reported
• Offshore Peruvian/Chilean red grapes are expected to become available in late December
• Expect gradually rising prices through the end of the California growing season

Portioned Grapes

• Markon First Crop Lunch Bunch Grapes are available
• California portioned grapes are expected to be in season until mid-January
• Quality is good; some rain-damaged fruit is being reported
• Offshore Peruvian/Chilean portioned grapes expected to ship in mid-January
• Expect prices to rise through the end of the California growing season

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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