Fresh-run onions are available in California and South Texas. Yellow and white varieties are meeting demand; red onions remain scarce, especially larger sizes.

Mexico and Texas

• Texas-grown MFC Yellow and Red Onions are available
• Mexican yellow and white onions are also crossing into South Texas
• Overall quality is very good; occasional bruising, mechanical damage and excess skin are typical of fresh-run onions
• Fresh-run onions possess higher water content and lower acids, compared to storage onions, producing a sweeter flavor but shorter shelf-life
• Yellow and white onion markets are steady
• Red onion prices are rising due to strong demand and tight stocks

Southern California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available in the California desert region
• Yellow and white stocks are sufficient; red onions are extremely limited

• Yellow onion markets are inching up due to increasing demand
• White onion prices are steady
• Red onion markets are elevated; sizing is running heavier to medium and small/jumbo
• Internal quality is very good with some excess skin and occasional sunscald affecting outer appearance

New Mexico and Northern California

• These seasons will begin in late May/early June

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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