Supplies remain extremely limited in California. All member DCs are advised to load out of South Texas or Florida for the best possible coverage.

Santa Maria, California 

• Stocks remain extremely limited; harvesting has been impacted by rain and cold overnight temperatures
• The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
• Quality concerns include soft skin, decay, white shoulders, and pin rot
• Expect strong demand and elevated markets through the month of March

Oxnard, California

• Volume remains extremely low; harvesting has been impacted by rain and cold overnight temperatures
• Quality concerns include soft skin, decay, white shoulders, and pin rot
• Size is medium (approximately 14 to 18 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect strong demand and elevated markets through the month of March

Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)

• Yields will decline until the season ends in late April
• Quality is average; soft fruit and bruising have been reported
• Size is small (approximately 24 to 28 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect to see supplies tighten as Mexico fills shortages from California

Florida

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Supply levels will decline until the season ends in the next three to four weeks
• Quality is good; white shoulders and bruising are problems due to temperature increases
• Size is small (approximately 24 to 26 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect sufficient stocks through March

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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