Asparagus

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available
• The short Mexicali season that runs from late December through late January is winding down
• Caborca production is increasing significantly; harvesting will continue through April; growers will then transition to Central Mexico for the summer months
• Peruvian supplies are on the market; arrivals have been steady into Miami, Florida
• Expect ample supplies and low prices into March, pending any weather events

Broccoli and Cauliflower

Broccoli  

• MFC Broccoli is available
• Expect prices to decline to mid-levels over the next 7 to 10 days as yields increase in the Arizona and California desert regions
• Overall quality is very good: pin rot is affecting some lots

Mexican Broccoli (into South Texas)

• MFC Broccoli is available (loading in South Texas)
• Fairly steady prices are anticipated over the next two weeks
• Demand is moderate
• South Texas broccoli is expected to be $7.00 to $8.00 cheaper than stocks from the West Coast

Cauliflower

• Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available
• Warm weather will increase yields in the Arizona and California desert regions
• Expect good quality with great color and ideal size
• Prices will ease over the next 7 to 10 days

Brussels Sprouts

• Temperatures have been favorable over the past two weeks in Mexicali, Mexico, promoting stalk and sprout growth
• A limited supply of sprouts are being harvested in Salinas and Santa Maria, California
• Some domestic production is also occurring in the Arizona and California desert regions
• Size is dominated by small and medium sprouts; jumbo-size stocks remain tight but are starting to become more readily available
• Overall quality is very good: discoloration and early breakdown are not as prevalent as compared to prior weeks
• Expect markets to continue declining over the next 10 to 14 days

California Oranges

• MFC and ESS Oranges are available
• Fruit is dominated by large sizes (56- to 88-count packs); smaller sizes (113- and 138-count oranges) are tightening
• Current quality is excellent: sugar levels range from 10-13 Brix

Cilantro

• Ready-Set-Serve Cilantro is available
• Yields are rebounding following an exceptionally wet December in Oxnard, California; approximately 10” of rainfall was recorded for the month
• Arizona/California desert supplies will be available through March
• Domestic stocks (into South Texas) will ship through April
• Overall quality is good: some Oxnard lots are exhibiting early breakdown from excessive rain and tip burn caused by high winds
• Expect prices to continue inching down over the next 7 to 10 days

Green Onions

• Growing conditions in Mexicali, Mexico are favorable; supplies have rebounded following cold temperatures in December and early January
• Quality is very good: onions are firm with ideal color
• Expect markets to continue declining over the next 10 to 14 days

Onions

• Idaho/Oregon MFC Onions will ship into April; supply typically runs into May
• Utah MFC Onion stocks will be depleted in early to mid-March (similar to recent years)
• Washington MFC Onions will begin to wind down in early April; supplies ordinarily run through May

• Limited quantities of white and yellow Mexican onions are now being shipped out of South Texas; pricing is elevated
  • Storms in the Tampico growing region this past weekend limited production; rain is also forecast for this Friday
  • Supplies are not expected to ramp up until February
• Texas-grown MFC Onions will enter the market in early March

• California/Imperial Valley onions are estimated to start shipping in mid-April
• The New Mexico season will begin in early June

Strawberries

Oxnard, California

• Mild, dry weather is forecast for the next 10 days
• Spring production continues to increase weekly
• Berry size is large (12 to 14 per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is excellent

Santa Maria, California

• Spring harvesting has begun in a limited manner; production will pick up weekly
• Weather forecasts call for mild, dry conditions into early Febuary
• Early season fruit is large (10 to 12 per 1-pound clamshell)
• Quality is very good

Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)

• Production is steady and will continue increasing into February
• Quality is good
• Pack counts range from 17 to 21 berries
• Quality is very good

 Florida

• Production continues to steadily increase
• Light rain is forecast for Tuesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 27
• Size ranges from 16 to 20 berries per pack
• Quality is strong

Tomatoes

• Mexican cherry, grape, Roma, and vine ripe tomato production is increasing out of the Culiacan, Guaymus, and Guasave growing regions due to ideal weather

• • Quality is very good
  • Overall demand is weak
  • All sizes are available

• Florida is experiencing very cold nights (low 30s are predicted this weekend) and rain which slows plant growth and will reduce harvesting

• • Round mature green tomato quality is good, but some wind scarring is being observed
  • Roma tomato supplies are adequate; large-size crown picks are the best quality
  • Grape tomato volume is down slightly as some growers are shifting to Mexican crops
• Expect steady round, Roma, and cherry tomato markets over the next week; grape tomatoes remain a bargain

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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