Baby Broccoli

Supplies are limited due to weather-related quality problems. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Ready Set Serve (RSS) Broccolini^? Baby Broccoli is available; packer label is being substituted as needed.

• Supplies are limited: December rains across California and Northern Mexico have affected quality and minimized yields
• Quality is fair; common issues include yellowing, premature flowering, limpness, and excessive pith
• Mostly dry conditions are forecast for the next week, which will help to increase volume
• Expect lower availability and higher pricing over the next several weeks as quality and supplies recover from recent inclement weather

Bell Peppers

Florida’s cold temperatures are expected to slow production and increase markets. MFC and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• Florida production is expected to slow due to abnormally low temperatures; early mornings will be in the mid to high 30s
• Mexico has a steady supply of good quality fruit shipping from the Sinaloa region (crossing into Nogales, AZ)
• Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) has steady volume
• Expect slightly higher prices over the next week

Red Bells

• Mexico’s Culiacan growing region experienced some rain over the weekend, briefly decreasing production
• Quality is very good; all sizes are available
• Expect better growing conditions this week and better yields heading into the weekend
• Central Mexico (crossing in South Texas) has steady, low availability
• Expect steady prices over the next week

Broccoli

Broccoli prices continue to escalate as volume has fallen in the Arizona-California desert regions.

Arizona-California Desert

• MFC Broccoli is available
• Supplies are limited; abnormal weather patterns during the Yuma, Arizona and Imperial Valley, California seasons have resulted in quality issues and lower availability
• Quality is good; pin rot and yellowing are present in some fields, but are being avoided at harvest
• Expect prices to remain elevated into February

Mexico

• Mexican-grown MFC Broccoli is available in South Texas
• Warm, dry growing conditions are forecast for the next few weeks which will increase supplies
• Quality is very good; occasional mechanical damage has been reported
• Markets are climbing higher to match West Coast activity

East Coast

• The Georgia season has ended; harvests are set to resume in April
• The Florida season is ramping up; marketable volume is expected February through April
• Quality is great; expect uniform size, shape, and coloring with minimal yellowing
• Prices will remain high into February until volume out of Florida increases

Carrots

Carrot supplies will remain limited through February due to weather-related issues that are reducing yields in California. 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 will remain extremely tight through February due to prior rain damage
• 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
• Substitutions are available out of Arizona and Georgia
• Expect elevated markets and limited supplies through February

Georgia

• The season is in full swing and will run through early June
• Commodity supplies are snug; quality is very good
• Expect elevated markets as this region helps fill the void from California

Arizona

• The season is in full production and will run through July
• Quality is great
• 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

Grapes

Offshore shipments are arriving in U.S. ports; expect supplies to slowly increase and markets to inch down through February.

Offshore/Peru/Chile

• Peruvian and Chilean green, red, and portioned grapes will ship through late April
• MFC Lunch Bunch Grapes will become available in mid-February; packer label will be substituted until then
• Quality is excellent; some soft/damaged fruit is being reported upon arrival
• Expect increased supplies and slowly declining markets through February

Green Beans

East Coast winter storms are affecting Florida green bean supplies; prices are escalating. RSS Trimmed Green Beans are available.

• Florida markets are reacting to recent cold weather that has placed significant pressure on crops and tightened supplies
  • Recent cold snaps have caused crop losses in LaBelle and the lake regions
  • Current production is limited out of Homestead and Immokalee
  • Growers are expected to begin covering plants with protective frost cloth this Thursday and Friday; consequently, production will slow down significantly
  • A potential Florida supply gap is forecast in early February, likely keeping availability constrained for several weeks
• Mexican supplies are meeting demand from both the Puebla and Sinaloa growing regions
  • Demand is steady, but expected to rise as buyers shift away from weather-affected Florida
  • Quality is expected to remain strong for the month of February
• Guatemala growers are shipping limited quantities into South Texas and Florida
  • Quality is excellent due to optimal growing conditions
  • Extra lead time is required due to long transit times
• Expect persistently high prices, especially out of the Florida growing region

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

Iceberg lettuce prices continue to escalate. Romaine and green leaf markets are also climbing.

• MFC Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed
• Supplies are tightening in the Arizona-California desert region as yields decline, due to heavy rains followed by sustained higher-than-normal temperatures earlier this season
  • Cool-weather lettuce varieties are not performing well
  • Fields are currently 14 to 21 days ahead of schedule
• Florida lettuce supplies are limited
  • Cold weather continues in the Belle Glade region
  • Temperatures in the low 30s are forecast for Sunday, February 1 and Monday, February 2
• Mexican stocks (crossing into South Texas) are steady; quality is strong due to ideal growing conditions
• Expect elevated prices for the duration of the Arizona-California desert season

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; varieties from Florida and Mexico are options as well as California Cara Cara oranges.

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
• Juice oranges from Mexico, Florida, and Texas, along with California Cara Cara oranges are substitution 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 sizes (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

Florida 

• The Navel season will run through the end of 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

Texas

• Valencia oranges will ship through April
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11-12 Brix
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies as Texas helps fill the void from California

Offshore

• Moroccan Navels will enter the market the third 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

Squash

Supplies of zucchini and yellow squash will remain snug in Florida; cold winter conditions are driving up prices. MFC Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available.

Florida

• This week’s near-freezing weather will lower yields
• Crops haven’t completely rebounded from recent low temperatures
• More cold mornings will continue to reduce production
• Expect elevated markets for the next two weeks

Mexico

• Supplies are average due to cooler weather and rain this past weekend in Western Mexico
• Weather is expected to warm up this week (low 80s), which will increase yields heading into the weekend
• Overall quality is good for both zucchini and yellow squash
• Demand will rise this week due to poor Florida weather
• Expect higher prices for the next two weeks

Strawberries

Cold weather persists in Florida’s strawberry-growing regions. Temperatures in the high 20s are expected through Monday, February 2.

Santa Maria, California

• MFC Strawberries are available
• The spring season has started in a limited manner; fruit size is large (12-16 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good; white shoulders and light bruising are issues
• Volume is low
• Prices are climbing

Oxnard, California

• Winter seasonal volume has passed its peak
• Spring harvesting has begun in a limited manner
• Size currently ranges from medium to large (20-24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good; white shoulders and light bruising are occasional problems
• Supplies are tight
• Markets are rising

Mexico (into South Texas)

• The season is at its peak; yields are high
• Size currently ranges from medium to large (22-24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good; small size, white shoulders, and misshapen berries have been reported
• Expect prices to increase as growers are transferring product to California and Florida

Florida

• MFC Strawberries are available

• Cold weather is delaying growth and maturation
• Supply levels have decreased due to 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
• Markets will remain elevated while temperatures remain low

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
• South Florida is expected to get freezing temperatures in the early mornings of this weekend

• • Temperatures this low will have an impact on growth
  • These temperatures could affect recent plantings scheduled for spring harvests

• Western Mexico’s moderate volume slowed after this past weekend’s cooler weather

• • Warmer weather (low 80s) is forecast for this week
  • Large sizes (4×5 and 5×5) are most abundant
• Expect higher markets over the next two weeks due to reduced Florida availability

Romas

• Low temperatures will limit supplies in Florida for several weeks; more cold weather is in the forecast this weekend
• Western Mexico’s peak season was pushed back one week due to cool weather over the weekend

• • Large sizes are most plentiful
  • Quality is good
• Supplies are snug in Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
• Prices will climb over the next two weeks

Grape and 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 higher markets this week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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