The Pacific Northwest storage onion season is winding down; fresh-run onions are available in Texas. The California desert region will begin next week; markets are active.

Pacific Northwest

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
• Idaho/Oregon MFC Yellow and Red Onions will wrap up this week; packer label options will be available next week
• Washington supplies are expected to finish in three to four weeks
• White onions will be extremely limited
• Overall markets will remain steady

Texas

• Texas-grown MFC Yellow and Red Onions are available
• Crossings from Mexico are limited; overall markets are rising as demand increases
• Quality is very good; occasional bruising and mechanical damage are minor issues
• Spring onions possess higher water content and lower acids, producing sweeter flavor but shorter shelf-life

Southern California

• Southern California desert regions will start with shipping yellow and red onions early next week
• Markets are expected to be elevated at the beginning of the season
• Quality is very good with some excess skin in early fresh crop lots
• Transition to Northern California is expected early June

New Mexico

• New crop will begin late May/early June

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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