Strawberry demand continues to outpace supply. Expect tight availability in Watsonville/Salinas through the end of the season, with Santa Maria fall production still about two weeks from delivering significant volume.
Watsonville/Salinas
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Berry size is medium; counts range from 22-26 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell
- Quality is fair to good, misshapen, bruising, and soft skin has been called out
- 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, 20-24 berries per 8/1 clamshell
- Quality is good, light bruising has been the only call out
- Volume levels will be reached in two weeks
- Expect strong demand and elevated markets through next week
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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