The market is inching up; supplies are tightening. The Salinas/Watsonville season is past its peak, with numbers dropping weekly. The Santa Maria/Oxnard fall crop volume remains weeks away, weather permitting
Watsonville/Salinas
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Berry size is medium; counts range from 19-24 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is good, with minor bruising and soft skin
- Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
- Expect strong demand and high prices through the next two weeks
Santa Maria, California
- Berries size is medium plus; counts range from 15-18 berries per 1-pound clamshell
- Quality is good
- Volume levels will be reached in three weeks
- Expect strong demand and elevated markets through next week
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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