Blueberry and Blackberries supplies are ample; Raspberries supplies continue to increase pushing prices downward.
Blueberries
- Mexican production has passed the seasonal peak; quality is good and size is consistent
- California’s Central Valley harvesting has begun; quality is really nice
- The Florida and Georgia season will end in the beginning of June due to weather issues
- Expect the market to remain steady
Blackberries
- Supplies have improved immensely; demand is steady
- Quality is good; issues include cell regression (which is when the black cells shrink and become red) and softness due to the heat
- California’s Watsonville/Salinas will begin harvesting mid-May
- Expect markets to remain lower
Raspberries
- Medium-sized berries dominate availability
- Quality is good; expect strong red color and firm texture
- California’s Watsonville/Salinas will begin harvesting in July
- Expect markets to slowly decrease
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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