California Grapes

California grape harvesting is in peak production; the season will run through November.

• Markon Essentials (ESS) Red and Green Seedless Grapes are available 
• Markon First Crop (MFC) Lunch Bunch Grapes are available
• Pricing will gradually decrease as harvesting continues to ramp up
• Quality is very good; sugar levels range from 13 to 16 Brix
• Expect sufficient availability and ample supplies this season

Citrus

Small-sized California Valencia supplies (113- and 138-count oranges) remain adequate. With many school districts starting in the coming weeks, small sizes will become tight. The 165- through 200-count lemon market remains elevated due to low volume and strong demand.

Oranges

California Valencia

• MFC and ESS Valencia Oranges are available
• Supplies are dominated by large sizes (56- to 88-count); smaller sizes (113- to 138-count) are limited
• Expect 113- and 138-count oranges to become scarce as more school systems open across North America
• Expect steady yet elevated markets and limited supplies of small fruit through early October
• Initial reports project California Navels will begin shipping in mid- to late October

Import Navels

• Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts

• Quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Expect pricing to be comparable to domestic fruit

Lemons

Domestic

• MFC and ESS Lemons are available  
• Small sizes (165- through 235-count fruit) remain limited
• Quality is good; early decay and scarring are being reported
• Elevated pricing is forecast for the next six weeks

Offshore

• Offshore fruit from Argentina and Chile will be shipped into North America through early December
• Shipments down as much as 50% this year compared to years past. driven by fears of low pricing and the impact of tariffs
• Size will be dominated by large lemons (95- through 140-count stocks); smaller sizes will be available as well
• Expect higher pricing compared to domestic and Mexican fruit due to high quality

Mexican

• Mexican shipments have started and will run through late November
• These supplies will help fill the demand not met by California lemons
• Size will be predominantly 165- through 235-count fruit; larger sizes will also be available
• Expect pricing to be comparable to domestic fruit until volume rises

Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine

Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine markets are rising as supplies tighten in Salinas and Santa Maria, California.

• MFC Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted when needed due to low weights
• Overall quality is good
  • Fringe and internal burn are impacting some lots; insect pressure is increasing as temperatures warm
  • Disease pressure is reducing mature harvestable supplies in many lots; romaine is being impacted the most
• Supplemental demand has strengthened again for iceberg; some processors are now looking for outside green leaf and romaine acreage
• Regional seasons in Colorado, Michigan, the East Coast, and Canada are ongoing; quality and yields are typical for each growing region
• Expect continued strong markets through August, at minimum

Iceberg

Iceberg market volatility persists. After declining this week, prices are expected to rebound next week as growers anticipate lower yields in upcoming lots.

• MFC Premium Iceberg is available; MBA is being substituted as needed due to low weights
• Quality is good; growth crack, insect pressure, internal burn, mildew pressure, and seeder are present in some lots
• Lighter weights are forecast next week, industry-wide
• Increased disease pressure is further reducing yields; levels of impact vary greatly from field to field
  • Markon is monitoring the potential for increased insect pressure, that may intensify disease spread and prevalence
• Regional seasons in Colorado, Michigan, the East Coast, and Canada are ongoing; quality and yields are typical for each growing region
• Pricing is expected to remain strong next week

Limes

Lime prices are much higher; markets will continue to escalate through August due to ongoing crop transitions, excessive rainfall, and strong demand. These conditions are contributing to lower yields, quality issues, and tighter supplies, driving market prices upward. MFC and ESS Limes are available.

Mexico (into South Texas)

• The current crop is at peak maturity; daily rains are reducing harvestable yields
• New crop production has begun with improved quality, but volume remains extremely low
• Quality concerns are increasing, including stylar, oil spotting, skin breakdown, and lighter color

• Markets will continue to rise until new crop harvesting fully kicks in

Colombia

• Packer label limes are available for loading out of Florida; supplies are steady
  • Size is well balanced throughout the crop
  • Quality remains strong with minimal scarring or blanching
• Pricing is increasing alongside Mexico
  • FOBs are comparable
  • Markets typically adjust more slowly due to vessel transit time

Mixed Berries

The Pacific Northwest blackberry season has begun; quality is excellent. Ample blueberry and raspberry supplies are on the market.

Blackberries

• Mexican supplies have begun to rebound from recent humidity
  • Quality is improving; the rainy season is coming to an end
  • Heat-related issues are still present from past weather patterns
• California’s San Joaquin Valley season is almost complete; growers have begun shipping from the Watsonville/Salinas region

• Pacific Northwest production is now in full swing, Markon is sourcing 100% of Blackberries from PNW.

Blueberries

• Supplies are diminishing in California’s San Joaquin Valley; production is winding down
• Ample stocks are now shipping from Eastern Washington and Hermiston, Oregon
• Peruvian growers will begin shipments in mid-August
• Expect markets to remain steady

Raspberries

• Mexican supplies have begun to rebound from recent weather issues
• California’s Santa Maria and Watsonville growing regions have begun shipping excellent-quality fruit
• Mexico’s Baja season is underway; quality is very good
• Expect markets to remain steady

Potatoes

MFC Burbank Potatoes are available in Idaho; new crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are shipping from Idaho and Washington. As the industry transitions from storage to new crop potatoes, advanced orders and maintaining tight inventories are highly recommended. New crop No. 2 grade supplies are limited; markets are elevated.

Idaho

• Storage MFC Burbanks will finish in the next 7-10 days; new crop MFC Norkotahs are being shipped
• Burbank storage supplies are limited as the season winds down quickly; small sizes are most prevalent
• New crop Norkotah are also shipping
  • Size is dominated by smaller stocks and No. 1 grade potatoes
  • No. 2 grade supplies are limited; prices are high
• The large-size and No. 2 markets are expected to remain active over the next few weeks, but ease in September

Washington

• New crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are now available
• Although stocks are snug, there is a good mixture of all sizes and grades on the market
• Prices are slowly declining

Colorado

• Storage crop Norkotahs remain limited
• Expect low volume and sporadic availability through August, especially for large, 40- to 70-count supplies
• Pricing is holding steady as demand shifts to new crop stocks in other regions
• New crop supplies will enter the market in early September

Wisconsin

• The storage crop season has ended; suppliers are sourcing from other regions to fill mixer orders
• New crop stocks are expected to begin shipping next week
• Size will be dominated by 90-count and smaller potatoes; larger sizes will not become plentiful until late September/early October
• Prices are elevated

Pineapple

Pineapple supplies are currently at a seasonal low. Last spring’s high temperatures and increased rainfall have reduced availability during the crop transition that takes place from August through September.

• Pineapple availability is currently constrained, as growers are transitioning between the existing and new crops:
  • Current crop volume is low due to premature blooming
  • New crop fruit is not yet ready for harvest
• Sizing is skewed toward smaller sizes
  • Large sizes are limited
  • Flexibility on orders—especially for seven- and eight-count fruit—will  improve coverage
• Expect tight Costa Rican supplies for the next six weeks as new crop production ramps up
• Prices are higher and will continue rising

Strawberries

The California strawberry market is slowly climbing.

Santa Maria

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Quality is good
• Size ranges from 20-25 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell and 32-40 in 4/2-pound packs (small to medium)

• Occasional overripening and white shoulders are being reported

• Expect markets to continue rising

Salinas/Watsonville

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Quality is good; expect full color and sweet flavor
• Size is currently 15-23 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell and 32-44 in 4/2-pound packs (medium to large)
• Some bruising, white shoulders, and light mildew are being reported
• Expect rising prices as yields diminish

Tomatoes

Tomato prices are active due to low yields and strong demand on the East Coast. MFC Tomatoes are available.

Rounds

• California’s San Joaquin Valley has steady production; however, fewer acres were planted this year
  • Production has begun in the Gilroy/Hollister region
• Tennessee production had a slow start due to intermittent rain and poor soil conditions caused by 2024 floods
• Alabama yields are low as some growers have been affected by spotted leaf virus
• Michigan supplies are tight this week; Canadian wildfire smoke is affecting ripening
• Mexico’s Baja region has steady summer volume and good quality; Central Mexico has a wide range of quality from Jalisco, San Luis Potosi, and Torreon regions
• Expect higher prices over the next two weeks due to East Coast supply constraints

Romas

• Growing conditions in California’s San Joaquin Valley are ideal; however, demand is strong
• East Coast supplies are snug
• Michigan volume is fairly low due to less sunlight
• Central Mexico yields are steady; quality is average
• Baja growers are shipping limited quantities
• Expect higher prices over the next two weeks

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Overall supply levels are tight this week
  • Virginia yields have fallen
  • The Michigan season is just getting started
• Expect steady supplies and increased demand out of Baja and Central Mexico
• Prices will inch up slightly over the next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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