Asparagus

Prices remain elevated; Mexican jumbo and extra-large sizes are limited. The domestic asparagus season is starting up; supplies will increase by mid-May.

Mexico

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available
• Jumbo and extra-large sizes are forecast to remain extremely limited until mid-May
• The crop’s size profile continues to skew toward standard and large spears
• Light production has started in Baja, Mexico, and will increase over the next few weeks; harvests in Central Mexico will follow by mid-May
• New crop Baja quality is good: growers report firm spears and minimal seeding
• Expect high prices until mid-May

Peru

• Although supplies are currently average, reduced Mexican volume is driving up demand in all regions
• Quality ranges from average to good:
  • Prior high heat impacted quality in some regions
  • Feathered tips, dehydration, and flabby spears have been reported
• Pricing will remain elevated until volume increases in Mexico and the U.S.

California/Michigan/Washington

• Domestic asparagus production is increasing and beginning to provide modest market relief
• California harvests are just getting underway, but will reach marketable volume by mid-May
• Washington production has started; yields will continue to build over the next few weeks
• Cool weather has delayed the Michigan season; full production is anticipated by the second week of May
• Pricing remains firm as early domestic supplies work to fill a short Mexican market
• Expect more consistent domestic supplies on both coasts by mid-May, barring any weather disruptions

Avocados

Mexican supplies are tightening in anticipation of strong demand for the Cinco de Mayo holiday. The California season has ramped up; pricing is comparable to markets out of Mexico.

Mexico

• The size curve is beginning to change; fewer small sizes are available
• Quality is good; checkerboarding (uneven ripening within a case) has been reported
• Expect slightly elevated markets heading into the Cinco De Mayo holiday

California

• Harvesting has increased
• Stocks are dominated by medium sizes (48- through 60-count fruit)
• Quality is good; firm fruit has been reported even when ripe
• Expect slightly elevated prices heading into the Cinco De Mayo holiday

Colombia

• Imports will ship into the East Coast through May; these supplies only account for 5% of U.S. demand
• Expect decreasing supplies over the next two weeks as growers transition to new crop fruit
• The crop is currently dominated by small sizes (60- to 84-count fruit)
• Quality is comparable to that in Mexico; texture is creamy and oil content is high

Brussels Sprouts

Prices are slowly climbing due to tighter supplies out of Mexico. MFC and Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Brussels Sprouts are available.

• Markets continue to increase as supply tightens out of Mexico, resulting in lower yields

• • Recent high heat and rains have elevated pest presence and affected quality
  • Overall Mexican supplies are diminishing as weather pressures reduce available volume
• Size is becoming less uniform as some fields mature under heat stress, requiring closer grade and pack inspections
• Border crossings out of Mexico remain inconsistent, with sporadic delays adding pressure to availability and logistics
• Quality is good; discoloration and insect damage have been reported in some lots
• California’s Central Coast season will begin in mid-July
• Expect markets to incrementally climb until the Salinas season begins in

Chile Peppers

Although California and Texas are increasing production, some chile varieties remain snug. MFC Chile Peppers are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed.

Mexico

• Pest and disease pressure reduced yields early in the season
• Reduced plantings have kept prices elevated
• Pasilla quality problems have tightened this variety the most
• Demand is strong within Mexico, reducing availability to the US and Canadian markets

United States

• Texas production is fully underway
• California harvests are increasing, easing prices for Jalapeno and Anaheim peppers
• The Georgia season is expected to begin in two to three weeks
• Prices will remain elevated until domestic production ramps up

Lemons

The 165- through 200-count lemon market remains elevated, primarily driven by lower available volumes and persistent strong demand. This tightness in supply will persist through June. In July, offshore and Mexican lemons are expected to supplement domestic supply, helping stabilize the market and provide some price relief.

Domestic

• MFC and Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
• Districts One and Two (the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California) are currently in production

• • D1 has moved past its peak and is expected to finish in late April
  • D2 production is in full swing and producing a majority of the industries small-size fruit
• 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; size is dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
• The offshore season is expected to start in late June to early July
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through June

Mexican

• Mexican shipments have started in a limited manner and will run through late November
• The size profile will be 165- through 235-count fruit but larger sizes will be available
• Expect pricing to be comparable to domestic fruit until volume rises over the next four weeks

Offshore

• Offshore fruit will begin shipping in late June and run through early December
• The size profile will be dominated by large lemons (95- through 140-count fruit) but smaller sizes will be available as well
• Expect higher pricing compared to domestic and Mexican fruit due to better quality

Onions

The storage season for MFC Onions is ending in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Fresh-run MFC Onions are available in Texas and Southern California. Prices are rising in all regions.

Pacific Northwest

• The Idaho and Oregon storage seasons are ending this week
• Limited quantities of Washington red and yellow onions will continue shipping into May
• Growers have started transferring white onions from California to fill orders as needed
• Quality is fair to good
• Expect pricing to rise over the next one to two weeks

Mexico (into South Texas)

• Crossings are declining as the domestic fresh onion seasons begin
• Growers report a wide range of quality; green cast, soft texture, mechanical damage, and thin skins are to be expected with fresh-run onions
• Expect higher prices over the next one to two weeks

Texas

• Fresh-run yellow, red, and white onions are available
• The season is expected to run through mid- to late May, depending on weather
• Rain limited harvests last week; weather has improved and production has resumed
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will have thinner skins, softer texture, and higher moisture content compared to storage crop onions
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect prices to rise over the next one to two weeks

California

• Harvests in the Southern California desert region have begun in a limited manner
• Volume will increase over the next week
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Current supplies are dominated by medium and jumbo sizes; larger colossal and super colossal sizes are limited but will increase as the season progresses
• Northern California harvests are expected to begin the last week of May
• Expect prices to rise over the next one to two weeks

Georgia

• Vidalia sweet onions are available; the season will run through early September
• Red and yellow onions will begin shipping in a limited manner next week
• Medium and jumbo sizes will be most plentiful
• Quality ranges from good to excellent
• Initial FOB pricing is expected to be comparable to California and Texas fresh run

Oranges

California Valencia – Re-Greening (Gassing)

• By law, oranges must be fully mature when harvested in the United States, but some may exhibit yellow-green skins
  • Three levels of maturity must be met before harvesting
    • Juice content
    • Brix percentage (sugars)
    • Citric acid levels
• When necessary, ethylene gas is applied to oranges to change the rind color from yellow or green to orange
  • The process of applying ethylene gas is known as gassing, or curing
  • Ethylene gas only helps with the outside skin color, it does not change any other characteristics of the orange
• The length of the re-greening process depends on skin color upon harvest
• Currently, California Navel oranges are being re-greened 48 to 72 hours

Red & Yellow Potatoes

MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho and North Dakota. Yellow potato prices are rising; supplies are limited. Red potato markets are mainly steady, with slight increases for B-size stocks. Expect active markets through May due to harvesting transitions and high demand.

Idaho

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• Red storage supplies are ample, but yellow stocks are limited
• Overall quality is very good
  • Reds are exhibiting excellent skin color
  • Yellow potatoes may possess late-season storage issues (pressure bruising and lenticels)
• Yellow prices are higher due to strong demand

North Dakota

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• The season is winding down; supplies are expected to be depleted next week
• Quality remains very good; reds are exhibiting dark color and minimal blemishes
• Yellow potato prices continue to climb, while reds remain steady

Colorado

• Large size A reds and yellows are abundant; B and C sizes are tight due to strong demand
• Quality is very good; red potato color is light pink
• Markets are up for red and yellow B and C sizes

Washington

• Red and yellow yields are average
• Late-season storage quality is fair, with reports of pressure bruising and lenticels
• Pricing is on the rise

Florida

• Supplies remain limited as the harvesting transition from Southern to Northern Florida is underway
• The Southern Florida season is expected to finish in mid-May
• Northern Florida production has started with low volume; quality is very good
• Pricing is elevated across all colors and sizes, but expected to stabilize as supplies increase

Upcoming regions

• The Arizona season will start next week
• California production will begin in mid-May
• Texas supplies will start shipping in late June

Squash

Expect higher West Coast prices. Harvesting transitions are occurring in multiple regions. The Mexican squash season is winding down early, while California production is just starting. East Coast growers will move from Florida to Georgia in early May, with some supply overlap. MFC Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available.

Southeast

• Growers are harvesting in South Georgia; quality is very good
• Florida production will end in the next 10 days; quality is good
• Expect low markets over the next few weeks

Mexico

• The Sonora season is winding down after April’s warm weather pushed crops forward
  • Zucchini production will run until May 10
  • Yellow squash harvesting will end for multiple growers on May 2
• Quality is average, especially in the yellow squash crop, due to mechanical damage

California

• The transition to the San Joaquin Valley will start May 2; expect low volume at first
• California’s Santa Maria coastal season will begin on May 18
• Expect snug supplies and rising prices for the first two weeks of May

Strawberries

Supplies are extremely limited due to prior rain in the Salinas/Watsonville growing regions and strong Mother’s Day demand. Market prices are elevated.

Salinas/Watsonville

• Quality continues to improve as fields recover from previous rain
• Size is medium (14 to 16 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell)
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect high prices for the next 7-10 days

Santa Maria/Oxnard

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Overall quality is good; some bruising and white shoulders have been reported
• Size ranges from small-medium to medium (18 to 22 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell)
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Markets will remain elevated for the next 7-10 days

Sugar Snap Peas

Markets are climbing as weather-related disruptions in Mexico and Salinas tighten supplies and affect quality.

Mexico

• MFC Sugar Snap Peas are limited; packer label is being substituted
• Above-average heat and recent rainfall across Northern Mexico have reduced available yields
• Quality issues have increased: scarring and discoloration are being reported in most lots
• Supplies remain tight due to reduced harvestable volume and prevalent defects
• Expect higher pricing and limited supplies over the next three weeks

Salinas/Santa Maria

• Ongoing rain events have slowed harvesting throughout the Salinas Valley
• Excess moisture has contributed to increased quality challenges, including scarring and other cosmetic issues
• Demand is exceeding available volume, supporting higher markets
• Expect elevated pricing and quality variability as weather impacts work through the supply chain

Tomatoes

Round tomato supplies remain limited out of Mexico. The Central Florida season is getting underway; supplies will increase this week.

Rounds

• Florida
  • The Central Florida season has started
  • Production is expected to increase starting this week
  • The South Florida season is winding down
  • Quality is good
  • Markets will ease over the next few weeks
• Mexico
  • Supplies remain extremely tight due to recent poor weather conditions and less acreage planted this season
  • Growers in the Jalisco region of Southern Mexico will begin harvesting this weekend
  • Prices are extremely elevated this week

Romas

• Florida
  • Volume is low as the South Florida season winds down
  • The Central Florida season is underway; expect increased yields in May
  • Quality is good
  • Expect lower markets in the coming weeks
• Mexico
  • Volume into the U.S. is low
  • Demand has increased as many buyers are substituting for round varieties; recent quality has been fair
  • Growers in the Jalisco region of Southern Mexico have begun limited production; volume will increase over the next few weeks
  • The Baja season is getting underway
  • Recent quality has been fair, but improvement is expected from the new regions
  • Prices are higher due to strong demand

Grape and Cherry

• Florida
  • Supplies are increasing
  • Quality is good
  • Markets are starting to ease and will fall further in May
• Mexico
  • Baja supplies are increasing
  • Sonora production is expected to start in the next few weeks
  • Quality is average
  • Expect steady pricing over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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