Supplies are slowly increasing out of the California and Florida growing regions as weather is warming. South Texas supplies are tightening, as the region experiences quality issues and border crossing delays.

Oxnard, California

• Yields are steadily increasing as fields recover from previous rain
• Quality is good; green shoulders and soft fruit are occasional issues
• Size currently ranges from small to medium (18 to 22 pieces per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect tight supplies and elevated markets for next two weeks

Santa Maria, California

• Previous rain is expected to delay new crop harvesting by two to three weeks
• The Santa Maria growing region is not expected to meet Valentine’s Day demand
• New crop fruit will enter the market in mid-February

Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)

• Expect to see stocks tighten due to quality issues and border crossing delays
• Quality is good; green shoulders and soft fruit have been reported
• Size currently ranges from small to medium (18 to 20 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect tight supplies and high prices for next two weeks

Florida

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• This week’s warm weather will increase yields
• Rain is forecast for Friday, February 10 but isn’t expected to delay harvesting
• Quality is good
  • White shoulders are being reported
  • Expect small- to medium-size fruit
• Expect tight supplies and elevated markets for next two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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