Strawberry supplies are ample; demand remains strong this week.
Oxnard/Santa Maria, California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- The forecast calls for clear, mild weather for the rest of the week
- Quality is good; some green shoulders have been reported
- Size is medium (16-24 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell)
- The Oxnard and Santa Maria seasons are past their peaks; volume will start to decline
- Expect markets to ease as Mother’s Day pull ends
Salinas/Watsonville
- Harvesting and shipping will begin May 12; MFC Strawberries will be available
- Size is large (10-14 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell)
- Defects include light bruising due to size and a few white shoulders
- Expect markets to decline as Mother’s Day pull ends
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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