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UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES

January 31, 2025

The Santa Maria and Oxnard, California growing regions expect rain next Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5; harvesting and loading may be delayed.

Santa Maria, California

  • The spring season has begun
  • Size currently ranges from 9 to 14 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell
  • Quality is good; green shoulders are being reported
  • Expect prices to inch up for the next 10 days

Oxnard, California

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
  • Volume has fallen; cool weather has slowed growth
  • Size currently ranges from medium to large (12-20 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
  • Quality is good; color is deep red and flavor is sweet
  • Expect markets to remain firm for the next 10 days

Mexico (into South Texas)

  • Supplies are limited
  • Size 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
  • Prices are steady

Florida

  • MFC Strawberries are available
  • Supplies are ample
  • Size ranges from small-medium to medium (24-28 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
  • Quality is good
  • Markets are stable

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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