Following recent extreme heat, the rainy season is in full swing in Central Mexico. Quality issues are being reported in mixed berries.
Blueberries
- Mexican production is quickly coming to end
- Quality is fair
- Size is consistent
- Volume is decreasing in the San Joaquin Valley; the season will run through June, depending on weather conditions
- Florida yields are down; the season has been shortened due to poor weather that caused quality problems
- Georgia stocks have been directed to the frozen market due to low quality
- The Pacific Northwest season will begin Monday
Blackberries
- Supplies are sufficient
- Demand is steady
- Quality ranges from fair to good
- Heat-related issues include softness and cell regression (black cells shrink and turn red)
- 30-40% of the Mexican crop is being rejected and sent to freezers
- California growers have started limited harvesting in the San Joaquin Valley
- Quality is excellent
- This season will continue through early July
Raspberries
- Medium-sized berries dominate availability
- Quality problems in Central Mexico include softness, mold, and leaky berries
- Growers have started harvests in Baja, Mexico; quality is good
- California’s Watsonville/Salinas region will begin production in July
Contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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