Expect strawberry supplies to remain tight and markets elevated; the forecast calls for rain next week in the Santa Maria and Oxnard, California growing regions.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
- The forecast calls for rain Monday, November 28 into Thursday, December 1
- MFC plastic clamshells may need to be substituted for the corrugated clamshells
Oxnard
- The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
- The forecast calls for rain Monday, November 28 into Thursday, December 1
- MFC plastic clamshells may need to be substituted for the corrugated clamshells
South Texas
- Mexican production is increasing
- Mexican fruit is being used to supplement the California shortage at this time
- Quality is good; white shoulders and minor bruising has been reported
Florida
- Production has started in a limited manner
- Production will increase over time and is expected to reach its peak mid-December
- Early quality is good; expect fruit sizes to be small to medium
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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