Inclement weather is slowing harvests in the main growing region of Veracruz, Mexico this week. Prices are elevated. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Limes are available.
- Growers in Veracruz, Mexico packed early this week due to increased rainstorms and minor flooding in the region
- Increasing scarring and blanching and other general quality issues are pushing prices upward
- Large-sized fruit (110- to 150-count limes) have increased
- Expect higher markets in August, as we enter rainy/hurricane season
7/26/2023 Inspection Report on MFC Premium Limes 200ct
| Product | Pack | SIZE | COUNTS | Label | Opening Appearance |
Color | Firmness | Discoloration | Blanching | Oil Spots | Scarred Mechanicals |
Bruises | Skin Breakdown | Weak | Decay | Comments Overall Grade |
| LIMES | CTN | 200 | 203-208 | MFC | Good | Good | Firm | 2% | 5% | 2% | 4% | 1% | Some light color and skin break down was spotted |
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