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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