California supplies are decreasing as both the Santa Maria and Oxnard seasons are past their peaks. Mexican stocks (into South Texas) are increasing; weather has improved after heavy rains the week before. The Florida season has begun in a limited manner.

Santa Maria/Oxnard

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Yields are decreasing as both regions are past their harvesting peaks
• Quality is good; white shoulders and early signs of bruising have been reported
• Size currently ranges from small to medium (18 to 22 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect slightly declining markets over the next 7-10 days

Mexico (into South Texas)

• Volume will increase as fields continue to recover from prior rains
• Quality is currently good; white shoulders have been reported
• Size currently ranges from small to medium (22 to 25 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Expect markets to slowly decline as yields increase

Florida

• Production has started in a limited manner
• Yields will increase; the season will hit its peak in mid-December
• Early quality is good; expect fruit size to range from small to medium
• Orders for Markon First Crop Strawberries are estimated to begin shipping the week of December 11

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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