Blackberry stocks have begun to increase as the Pacific Northwest season hits its stride. Raspberry supplies are beginning to stabilize. Blueberry yields are ample; quality is very good.

Blueberries

• Mexican supplies are sufficient
• Demand is steady; quality is very good
• Pacific Northwest harvesting is at its peak
• Expect markets to remain stable

Blackberries

• California supplies are not sufficient to meet current needs
• Quality is fair; soft skins and red cells have been reported
• Pacific Northwest weather will help increase supplies in that region
• Expect supplies to slowly increase with pricing getting lower

Raspberries

• Baja is starting to see better volume
• Quality is fair
• Demand is steady; prices are trending downward
• Expect supplies to get better

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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