The Pacific Northwest has started their season early; Eastern Washington, Hermiston, Oregon, and British Columbia all have reported excellent quality and size.

Blueberries

• The Mexican season has ended
• Volume is decreasing in California’s San Joaquin Valley; the season will run through July, depending on weather conditions
• Supplies are now shipping from Eastern Washington and Hermiston, Oregon
• Quality and sizing are good
• British Columbia is ahead of schedule and will start picking this week
• Expect markets to inch up

Blackberries

• Supplies are sufficient and demand is steady
• Quality ranges from fair to good for Mexican stocks
• Heat-related issues include softness and cell regression (black cells shrink and turn red); fungal development has been reported
• California growers have started limited harvesting in the San Joaquin Valley
  • Quality is excellent
  • The season will continue through early July
• Prices are slowly climbing

Raspberries

• Medium-sized berries dominate availability
• Quality problems in Central Mexico include softness, mold, and leaky berries

• • The season is starting to wind down
  • Most growers have moved to Baja

• California’s Santa Maria season is underway; quality is excellent
• Growers will harvest in California’s Watsonville/Salinas region starting July 20
• Expect markets to remain steady.

Contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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