Blueberry volume continues to decrease causing rapidly rising markets. Blackberry and raspberry supplies are slowly increasing and will meet and/or exceed demand in September.

Blueberries

• The main growing regions of the Pacific Northwest and Michigan are winding down for the season
• Peruvian production has been delayed
  • El Nino conditions have caused warmer weather and poor fruit set
  • Volume will rise in late September/early October
• The Mexican season is slow to ramp up
  • Smaller growing regions are just getting started
  • Adequate volume isn’t expected until October
• Elevated markets and limited stocks are forecast through the month of September

Blackberries

• Supply continues to exceed demand
• Improved weather has encouraged rapid growth and higher yields in both Watsonville, California and Mexico
• Quality is very good; red cell and bruising are minimal
• Expect rising volume into September

Raspberries

• Watsonville is shipping adequate volume but humidity has lowered harvesting estimates; expect deep red color with occasional over ripe berries
• Mexican production will slowly increase into September; expect some soft tips and broken fruit
• Ample supplies with relatively stable markets are forecast

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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