Rain is forecast for California’s Santa Maria and Oxnard growing regions over the weekend.
Santa Maria, California
- The spring season has begun in a limited manner
- Size currently ranges from 9-14 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is good; some bruising is being reported due to size
- Expect markets to remain steady
Oxnard, California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Volume is increasing
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (16-22 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; color is deep red and flavor is sweet
- Prices are stable
Mexico (into South Texas)
- Supplies are ample
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (22-26 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is good; small size, white shoulders, and misshaped berries have been reported
- Markets are level
Florida
- Cool weather has slowed growth
- Supply levels are ramping up
- Berries size ranges from small-medium to medium 24-28 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality has been good
- Prices will inch down next week
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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