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UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES

October 9, 2024

Blueberry supplies remain snug. Raspberries are becoming more readily available as growers start harvesting new crop berries in Mexico. Blackberry stocks are increasing but quality continues to suffer.

Blueberries

  • Demand exceeds current availability
  • Quality is average
  • The Pacific Northwest season has ended
  • Offshore shipments are slow in arriving
  • Expect tight supplies and steady pricing

Blackberries

  • California supplies are insufficient
  • Suppliers have started early production in Mexico; yields are beginning to increase
  • Quality is fair; soft skins and red cells have been reported
  • Expect better quality next week
  • Pricing will slowly decrease

Raspberries

  • The Baja season has ended
  • Growers in Central Mexico have begun shipping limited quantities; stocks will increase through the month
  • Quality is fair; issues include leaky berries with light crumbling (individual cells separate from the berry)
  • Demand is steady

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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