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UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES

May 24, 2023

Raspberries supplies are tight; markets continue to be elevated but growers are expecting relief in late June.

Raspberries

  • Volume continues to downtrend in Central Mexico
  • Stocks are slowly increasing in Baja, Mexico and Oxnard, California; expect yields in both regions to reach peak season in late June
  • Pricing will increase as the Central Mexican season continues to wind down

Blueberries

  • Central Mexico, the primary growing region, is past its peak
  • Volume is climbing in Baja, Mexico; expect ample supplies
  • The California season has begun and will ramp up quickly week over week
  • The Florida and Georgia seasons have ended for the year
  • Prices will remain steady

Blackberries

  • Yields continue to decline in Central Mexico as the season will end next week
  • Oxnard, California is increasing production and is expected to reach peak season by mid-June
  • Watsonville, California yields continue to increase week over week
  • North Carolina is expected to begin harvesting next week with minimal volume but will ramp up quickly
  • Supplies will slowly increase through the month of June

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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