Clear, warm weather is forecast for Santa Maria and Oxnard, California; expect volume to rise. The Mexican season is ending.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Quality is very good: white shoulders and light color are occasional issues
- Size ranges from 9 to 15 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell
- Expect markets to stabilize as fruit becomes more readily available
Oxnard
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Quality is very good: white shoulders and light color are occasional issues
- Size ranges from 11 to 16 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell
- Expect steady prices as volume increases
Mexico (into South Texas)
- The season will end by March 24
- Size currently ranges from 18-26 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is good; uneven ripening and light bruising have been reported
- Expect markets to decline as the season ends and quality diminishes
Florida
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Supplies have increased; the season will run through mid-April
- Size currently ranges from 15-22 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is improving with ideal weather
- Expect flat markets
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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