Extreme heat and rain have caused quality problems in Mexican berry crops. Prices are rising as raspberry harvesting shifts to Baja, Mexico and blueberry production moves to Oregon.

Blueberries

• The Mexican season has ended
• Volume is decreasing in California’s San Joaquin Valley; the season will run through June, depending on weather conditions

• Florida yields are down; the season has been shortened as poor weather is causing quality problems

• Georgia stocks have been directed to the frozen market due to low quality
• Limited supplies are now shipping from Eastern Washington and Hermiston, Oregon
• Expect markets to inch up

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)
  • Fungal development has been reported
  •  Some growers have had problems getting trucks into hoop-house harvesting areas
• California growers have started limited harvesting in the San Joaquin Valley
  • Quality is excellent
  • This 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 in July
• Expect markets to remain steady.

Contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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