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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