Blueberry volume is declining, while blackberry and raspberry supplies remain limited.

Blackberries

• Supplies will remain limited through next week
• Production out of California’s Watsonville and Santa Maria regions is behind schedule due to weather conditions
• Quality is fair with some berries exhibiting softness, bleeding, and red cell
• Pacific Northwest volume is low expected to increase
• Improved quality and more abundant stocks are expected in the next 7-10 days

Blueberries

• Pacific Northwest supplies are ample; fruit quality is exceptional
• Michigan blueberries will ship through August; quality is excellent
• New Jersey volume is low
• The North Carolina season has ended
• Overall supply levels are lower than normal; prices are slowly increasing in all regions

Raspberries

• California supplies are diminishing
  • The Oxnard and Santa Maria seasons are winding down
  • Watsonville production is slow due to cool, wet mornings but is steadily increasing
• Supplies will continue to remain limited over the next 10 to 14 days; markets are elevated
• Quality is good with some lots exhibiting occasional softness

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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