Asparagus

Cold, rainy weather is moving into the Mexican asparagus-growing regions; prices are expected to climb.

Mexico

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available
• Low temperatures are forecast heading into next week, which will slow growth that had been aided by recent warm weather
• Caborca supplies are on the rise; the season will peak by mid-February
• Quality is good; spears are firm with minimal spreading/seeding
• Expect markets to rise over the next two to three weeks

Peru

• The season is ending, ceding market share to new crop supplies from Mexico
• Jumbos and extra-large sizes remain available
• Quality is good; however, shelf-life is generally shorter due to longer transit times
• Expect minimal Peruvian availability and higher pricing comparable to Mexican markets

Broccoli

Prices are escalating as volume has fallen in the Arizona-California desert growing regions.

Arizona-California Desert

• MFC Broccoli is available
• Supplies have diminished; extended warm temperatures earlier this season bunched fields together, resulting in lower availability this week
• Quality is good; pin rot and yellowing are present in some fields, but can be avoided at harvest
• Expect prices to remain elevated into February

Mexico

• Mexican-grown MFC Broccoli continues to ship into South Texas
• Weather is ideal for growth; minimal precipitation is forecast for the next few weeks
• Quality is very good; occasional mechanical damage is being reported
• Markets are rising quickly to mirror West Coast prices

East Coast

• The Georgia season has ended; harvests will resume in April
• Florida production is ramping up
  • Volume will increase in February
  • The season will run through April
• Quality is strong; color is deep green and structure is ideal
• Expect higher prices into February

Brussels Sprouts

Supplies remain tight as Mexican crops struggle to reach full size. MFC and Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Brussels Sprouts are sporadically available; packer label is being substituted.

• Production is now fully out of Mexico
• Supplies are limited; the crop is undersized
• Strong demand is keeping prices elevated longer than anticipated
• Size has been gradually increasing week over week; jumbo volume will rise over the next two weeks
• Supplies will become more plentiful over the next two to three weeks
• New crop quality is great
  • Growers report minimal seeder/puffiness and good color throughout
  • Small size is the main problem
• Expect markets to remain elevated heading into next week before inching down in February as availability increases

Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons

Offshore melon markets remain generally steady, with sufficient cantaloupe supplies and increasing honeydew availability; modest price increases are expected in two to three weeks as seasonal harvesting transitions begin.

Cantaloupe – Central America

• Offshore cantaloupe supplies remain balanced in the near term
• A seasonal transition within Guatemala is expected in mid-February, which may result in lower volume during the changeover
• Markets are expected to remain steady over the next two weeks before firming slightly during the transition period
• Overall production from Guatemala and Honduras is expected to be lower than in prior seasons
• Sizing remains favorable with a good mix of 9- and 12-count fruit, as well as jumbo sizes
• Quality continues to trend positively, with improved external color and strong eating quality
• Brix levels are in the 12–14% range

Honeydew – Central America

• Honeydew supplies have begun to increase as additional vessels arrive into the U.S.
• Size is focused on five-, five/jumbo-, and six-count fruit
• Eight-count fruit remains limited, accounting for less than one percent of production
• Quality has been excellent: growers report minimal external defects
• Sugar levels range from 11–13% Brix

Carrots

Jumbo, cello-packed, and commodity carrot supplies will remain extremely limited through February. Value-added packs such as RSS Baby Carrots, RSS Carrot Coins, RSS Carrot Matchsticks, and RSS Shredded Carrots will require advance order lead time of 96 hours to help fill orders in full.

California

Commodity/Value-Added

• Supplies remain extremely tight due to prior rain damage, but are slowly increasing
• Growers are holding to six-week averages
• Expect a demand-exceeds-supply market through February; 96-hour lead times are necessary to help fill orders
• During this period, packer label will be substituted as needed
• Options are available out of Arizona and Georgia
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through February

Georgia

• The season is in full swing and will run through early June
• Commodity supplies are sufficient; quality is very good
• Expect stable prices and abundant stocks

Arizona

• The season is underway and will run through July
• Early quality reports have been positive
• Size is small but will increase as the season ramps up over the next three weeks
• Markets will start high, but ease as the season progresses

Cauliflower

Prices are elevated due to low yields in the Arizona-California desert.

Arizona-California Desert

• Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available
• Yields are at a low point; extended warm temperatures earlier this season bunched fields together, resulting in lower availability this week
• Quality is good; minimal discoloration is being reported
• Inconsistent size is being sorted or avoided at harvest points
• Elevated markets are forecast through mid-February

East Coast

• The Georgia season has ended; harvests will resume in April
• Florida production is ramping up
  • Volume will increase in February
  • The season will run through April
• Quality is strong
• Expect higher prices into February

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

Iceberg markets are quickly rising. Romaine prices are inching up. Green leaf markets are steady.

• MFC Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted sporadically
• Iceberg and romaine supplies are tightening in the Arizona-California desert region as yields decline, stemming from rains earlier this season
• Additionally, fields are 10 to 21 days ahead of schedule as the desert region has not experienced long-term cold temperatures or significant lettuce ice events
• Florida lettuce supplies are limited
  • Cold weather stalled growth over the weekend
  • More low temperatures are forecast for early next week
• Mexican stocks (crossing into South Texas) are steady; quality is strong due to ideal growing conditions
• Expect much higher prices through February, at a minimum

Imported Stone Fruit

The imported stone fruit season is underway. Supply levels will increase through January.

Peaches/Nectarines

• Supplies are limited, but increasing daily
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 10 to 12 Brix
• The season will run through April
• Expect elevated markets until the domestic season starts in May

Plums

• Volume is low, yet rising
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix
• The season will run through late May
• High prices will persist until the domestic season starts in May

Mixed Berries

Mixed berry prices are stable; quality is great in all growing regions.

Blackberries

• Mexican quality is good; leaky fruit is an occasional issue
• Stable weather conditions will increase supplies

• Markets are steady

Blueberries

• Yields are increasing in Mexico; quality is good

• Peruvian shipments will end in two weeks
• Chilean harvesting has begun; the season will peak in mid-February, then run through mid-March
• Prices are stable

Raspberries

• Mexican quality is strong
  • Fruit is firm
  • Leaky berries are a minor problem
• Quality is very good in Mexico
• Prices are stable

Oranges

The California Navel orange crop is dominated by large-sized fruit; small supplies (88-, 113-, and 138-count oranges) are becoming extremely limited. Size and grade substitutions will soon be requested to fill orders; Mexico and Florida varieties are options.

California

• MFC and ESS Navel Oranges are available 
• Overall supplies of 88-, 113-, and 138-count oranges will be extremely limited through the balance of the Navel season and into the Valencia season that starts in May
• Mexican, Florida, and Texas juice oranges will also be options
• Navel quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Expect elevated markets for choice and fancy grade fruit as well as small fruit (88-, 113-, and 138-supplies)

Mexico

• Valencia oranges are available in Nogales, Arizona and South Texas
• Great quality is forecast; sugar levels will range from 12-13 Brix
• Prices will be comparable to those in Florida and Texas

Florida 

• The Navel season will run until late January

• The new crop Valencia season will begin in late January
  • Stocks will be dominated by 138-count and smaller sizes
  • Fair quality is predicted; the majority of fruit will be choice and standard grades
• Prices will be comparable to those in Mexico and Texas

Texas

• Valencia oranges will ship through April
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11-12 Brix
• Expect steady markets and tight supplies

Offshore

• Moroccan Navels will enter the market the first week of February and ship through June (loading on the East Coast)
• Stocks will be dominated by 88-, 105-, and 113-count fruit
• Great quality is forecast; sugar levels will range from 10-13 Brix
• Prices will be comparable to those in Florida

Pineapple

Supplies are tightening due to heavy rains and a planting gap; Costa Rica supplies approximately 85% of the pineapples imported into the U.S. and Canada.

• Large/five-count and crownless pineapples are scarce
• Although still limited, six- and seven-count fruit is a bit more plentiful
• Eight-count supplies are meeting demand
• Overall quality is average; internal defects are a concern due to the wetter-than-normal growing conditions
• Expect higher prices and limited availability through May

Strawberries

More cold weather will delay berry maturation in Florida growing regions, resulting in smaller berry size and light-colored fruit. Expect elevated prices heading into the Valentine’s Day holiday.

Santa Maria, California

• MFC Strawberries are available
• The fall crop has passed its peak; volume is falling
• Size ranges from small to small-medium (20-28 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good; white shoulders and light bruising are issues
• The spring season is getting started; fruit size is large (9-12 berries per 1-pound clamshell)

Oxnard, California

• Winter seasonal volume has passed its peak; the spring crop will get underway soon
• Size currently ranges from medium to large (20-24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good; white shoulders and light bruising are issues

Mexico (into South Texas)

• The season is at its peak; yields are high
• Size currently ranges from medium to large (22-26 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good; small size, white shoulders, and misshapen berries have been reported

Florida

• MFC Strawberries are available

• More cold weather will delay berry maturation
• Supply levels have decreased due to the unseasonably low temperatures
• Berries range from small-medium to medium in size (24-28 per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good; small size, light colored fruit, and misshapen berries have been reported

Stringless Sugar Snap Peas

Prices are rising; rain in Mexico and freezing temperatures across Guatemala have tightened supplies.

Mexico

• MFC Sugar Snap Peas are limited; packer label is being substituted when possible
• Recent rains across Northern Mexico have lowered yields
• Quality issues have increased: scarring and discoloration are present in most lots, significantly reducing supplies crossing the border
• The Baja season will start next week, gradually alleviating strong demand on Northern Mexico
• Expect higher pricing and extremely limited supplies over the next two to three weeks

Guatemala

• Freezing temperatures and ice across lower elevation growing regions have caused quality issues and crop damage
• Frost damage, scarring, and discoloration are present in most lots, minimizing imported availability
• Higher elevation growing regions escaped the worst of the freeze; quality is generally better when sourced from mountain ranches
• Expect climbing markets, low volume, and increased quality issues as supplies recover from freeze damage over the next two to three weeks

Tomatoes

Florida tomato volume is falling due to recent cold weather. Demand for Mexican fruit has increased; expect prices to climb. MFC Tomatoes are available.

Rounds

• Florida’s recent cold weather is slowing plant growth; no major damage reported on the plants, but a potential bloom drop could affect supplies in February
• Western Mexico’s moderate volume is expected to increase in late January due to favorable weather forecasts this week; current Mexican harvests are yielding high-quality fruit, with the majority of the supply consisting of large sizes (4×5 & 5×5)

• Expect higher markets over the next two weeks due to reduced Florida availability

Romas

• Recent Florida cold weather will limit supplies for several weeks
• Volume is rising in Western Mexico
  • Large sizes are most plentiful
  • Quality is good
• Growers report low winter volume in Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
• Prices will climb over the next two weeks

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Low temperatures have reduced yields in Florida
• Expect limited production through January in Central Mexico
• Volume will ramp up in Western Mexico by late January as weather improves
• Expect slightly higher markets next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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