Cold weather persists in Florida’s strawberry-growing regions. Temperatures in the high 20s are expected through Monday, February 2.
Santa Maria, California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- The spring season is getting started; fruit size is large (12-16 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; white shoulders and light bruising are issues
- Volume is low
- Prices are climbing
Oxnard, California
- Winter seasonal volume has passed its peak
- Spring harvesting has begun in a limited manner
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (20-24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; white shoulders and light bruising are occasional problems
- Supplies are tight
- Markets are rising
Mexico (into South Texas)
- The season is at its peak; yields are high
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (22-24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; small size, white shoulders, and misshapen berries have been reported
- Expect prices to increase as growers are transferring product to California and Florida
Florida
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Cold weather is delaying growth and maturation
- Supply levels have decreased due to low temperatures
- Berries range from small-medium to medium in size (24-28 per 1-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; small size, light colored fruit, and misshapen berries have been reported
- Markets will remain elevated while temperatures remain low
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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