Zucchini and yellow squash markets remain elevated. Markon First Crop (MFC) Zucchini and Yellow Squash are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed.
- Florida’s volume is extremely low as early January’s poor weather damaged fields and took some acreage out of production
- Mexican supplies are snug due to past cold weather and rain affecting the yields in southern Sinaloa; growers anticipate a challenging February as cooler weather pushed back plantings and could impact the transition to southern Sonoran fields
- Some suppliers in Mexico and Florida have enacted disaster clauses on contracts
- Expect continued high prices and limited availability over the next two weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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