Blueberry supplies are extremely limited; the California and Georgia seasons are off to slow starts. Raspberry stocks are expected to become tight over the next two weeks.

Blueberries

• Mexican production has passed the seasonal peak
• Quality is good; size is consistent
• New crop harvesting is expected to begin April 28 in California’s San Joaquin Valley
• Florida volume is down 40% compared to last year
• Georgia has been delayed due to weather issues
• Demand far exceeds supply
• Expect rising markets and limited supplies until production transitions are complete

Blackberries

• The heat has caused a spike in the market
• Demand is steady
• Quality is good; issues include cell regression and softness due to the heat
• New crop harvesting is expected to begin mid-May in California’s Watsonville/Salinas region
• Expect markets to inch up

Raspberries

• Medium-sized berries dominate availability

• Quality is good; expect strong red color and firm texture
• New crop harvesting is expected to begin in July in California’s Watsonville/Salinas region
• Expect markets to rise slightly

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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