Squash and zucchini stocks remain limited in all current growing regions; markets are elevated.
West Coast
- California yellow squash and zucchini supplies are limited
- Prices are elevated
- Demand is strong
- Warm weather, humidity, and strong winds are resulting in shorter shelf-life out of the Santa Maria region; scarring, dehydration, and soft/overripe texture are occasional issues
- Expect high markets for the next two weeks
East Coast
- Yellow squash and zucchini supplies remain limited in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Michigan
- Hurricane Idalia is expected to impact North Carolina squash production as it travels up the coast starting Wednesday
- East Coast demand is shifting to the West Coast where supplies are more abundant
- Expect markets to strengthen over the next one to two weeks
Mexico
- Production is ramping back up in Baja, Mexico following flooding caused by Hurricane Hilary
- New crop volume is low but will increase in the coming weeks
- Quality ranges from fair to good
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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