Blueberry supplies are facing quality challenges. Raspberry volume is starting to fall, while blackberries stocks are expected to remain sufficient.

Blueberries

• South American imports from Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, and Mexico are arriving on both coasts
• Quality is average: soft fruit, decay, and mold clusters have been reported
• Expect declining markets and plentiful supplies over the next 7-10 days; quality will improve

Blackberries

• Growers are transition between the U.S. and Central Mexican growing regions
• Santa Maria, California is in peak production, but volume will start declining next week
• Supplies will gradually increase in Oxnard, California during the next two weeks
• Mexico yields will increase week over week, reaching peak production in late November
• Expect adequate supplies and steady markets over the next two to three weeks

Raspberries

• Growers are transition between the U.S. and Central Mexican growing regions
• The Northern California season is winding down faster than expected
• All regions in California and Canada are past peak production
• Central Mexico will hit peak volume over the next two to three weeks
• Expect tight supplies and strong markets over the next two to three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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