Broccoli and Cauliflower

Broccoli

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli is available
• Expect prices to decline over the next 7 to 10 days as yields increase in the Arizona and California desert regions
• Overall quality is good: pin rot is affecting some lots
• Demand is moderate
• Markets are expected to remain at mid-levels over the next 7 to 10 days

Mexican Broccoli (into South Texas)

• Supplies will increase over the next 7 to 10 days due to ideal growing weather
• Demand is moderate
• South Texas broccoli is expected to be $7.00 to $8.00 cheaper than the stocks from the West Coast

Cauliflower

• Markon Essentials Cauliflower is available
• Recent warm weather in the Arizona and California desert regions has increased yields
• Expect good quality with great color and ideal size
• Markets are forecast to decline for the next 7 to 10 days

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

• MFC Premium Iceberg availability is inconsistent due to low weights; Markon Best Available is being substituted as needed
• MFC Premium Green Leaf and Romaine are readily available
• Arizona and California desert production is in full swing; ideal weather conditions are promoting growth
• Lettuce and leaf quality is very good: growth cracking, mildew pressure, fringe burn, and seeder are present in some lots
• Demand is moderate following Thanksgiving
• Markets are expected to continue declining until demand ramps up early to mid-December for the holidays

Idaho Potatoes

Norkotahs

• MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available
• Supplies of 70- to 100-count supplies will be tight through December
• Prices are expected to continue rising (all sizes)
• Quality is strong

Burbanks

• MFC Burbank Potatoes are available
• Size is small; the crop is dominated by 90-count and smaller supplies
• Prices are expected to continue rising (all sizes)
• Quality is good

Onions

• Current demand has eased after the Thanksgiving holiday week; however, markets remain high
• While supply concerns persist, freight shortages have offset supply challenges holding markets steady; with fewer trucks available, suppliers are having difficulty loading and shipping onions
• Expect prices to hold firm going into the New Year

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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