Expect strawberry supplies to remain tight and markets elevated; the forecast calls for rain in the back half of the week in the Santa Maria and Oxnard, California growing regions.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Limited availability continues persists as production slows in California
- The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
- The forecast calls for rain Thursday, December 1 into Sunday, December 4
- MFC plastic clamshells may need to be substituted for the corrugated clamshells
Oxnard
- Limited availability continues persists as production slows in California
- The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
- The forecast calls for rain Thursday, December 1 into Sunday, December 4
- 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 occasional overripening are issues
Florida
- Production has started in a limited manner
- Harvesting will increase over time and is expected to reach its peak by mid-December
- Early quality is good; expect small to medium fruit size
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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