The California fall crop is winding down. Mexican-grown strawberries (crossing into South Texas) are tight due to cold weather and rain. Florida supplies will increase over the next three to four weeks.
Santa Maria/Oxnard
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Some pin rot and uneven ripening have been reported
- Shelf-life is limited; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
- Expect prices to remain elevated for the rest of the season
Mexico (into South Texas)
- Quality is good; green tips and uneven ripening have been reported
- Expect strong markets and limited supplies over the next two weeks
- Mexican fruit is being used to supplement the California shortages
Florida
- Two inches of rain is forecast this weekend; expect a decline in yields for the front half of next week
- Markets will slowly decline as the region ramps up production on the back half of the week
- Early quality is good; white shoulders have been reported
- MFC Strawberries are estimated to begin shipping the week of December 26
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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