Avocados

Mexican Loca crop volume is increasing slowly; markets will soften over the next two to three weeks.

Mexico

• Although currently limited, large sizes (32- to 48-count supplies) are increasing
• Small sizes (60- to 70-count stocks) are increasing
• Quality is good; checkerboarding (uneven ripening within a case) has been reported
• Expect slowly declining markets over the next two weeks

California/Peru

• Yields will diminish as the season winds down through late August
• Remaining quality is good; checkerboarding (uneven ripening) has been reported
• Expect stable pricing through the end of both seasons

Bell Peppers

Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed.

Green Bells

• Volume has increased in New Jersey, but demand is strong
• The Michigan season is delayed but should begin within a week to 10 days
• Ohio production is behind schedule but should start shipping limited stocks early next week and increased supplies over the next two weeks
• California’s Bakersfield season is winding down; demand is strong
• The Fresno and Ventura, California regions will start production this week
• Yields are steady out of Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas); quality is good
• Expect higher markets over the next two to three weeks

Red Bells

• Production is increasing in Bakersfield, California; prices have stabilized
• Central Mexico is shipping low volume; quality is average
• Canadian greenhouse is low due to recent heat waves
• Expect steady markets over the next week

Broccoli

California

• MFC Premium Broccoli is being harvested in the Salinas Valley
• Production is also underway in the Santa Maria Valley
• Prices have stabilized but are elevated amid strong demand
• Pest pressure from Diamondback moths continues to impact yields, but is lessening
• Cooler nighttime temperatures have slowed growth, promoted mildew, and led to occasional purple cast on crowns
• West Coast volume will remain low through July in response to regional and local harvests taking place across the country
• Expect markets to ease near the end of the month as demand spreads out to the East Coast and planted acreage increases

Mexico

• Mexican-grown Markon Best Available (MBA) Broccoli continues to ship into South Texas
• Prices have slipped following weaker demand and now present a cost savings relative to West Coast broccoli
• Quality ranges from fair to poor; significant hollow core, branchy crown structures, and cat-eye are being caused by high heat following rains
• Central Mexico continues to experience scattered thunderstorms that bring the risk of hail, with heavier rains also restricting field access for harvesting teams

East Coast/Midwest/Canada

• Various regions will experience short growing seasons through the summer

• • The Georgia and Florida seasons have ended
  • The delayed onset of limited production in North Carolina and Virginia has led to a supply gap, creating strong demand conditions in the Western U.S.
  • Early season rains followed by high heat stunted growth in most lots, but production is picking up
• The Maine and Michigan seasons are getting started and will run through October; early-season quality is great
• Limited harvests are also underway in Eastern Canada (Ontario)
• Growers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York will begin production by early August and continue through September

Brussels Sprouts

Supplies are tightening rapidly amid production challenges in Salinas, California. MFC and Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Brussels Sprouts are limited.

• Salinas Valley volume is extremely low; the season is in a supply gap
  • Suppliers who started harvesting in Salinas two weeks ahead of schedule are reporting premature product and minimal yields
  • Several growers finished harvesting fields in Mexico before fully starting production in Salinas
• Santa Maria stocks are supplementing in a limited manner, but acreage is minimal in this region
• Below-average temperatures for this time of year have stunted plant growth
• Overall quality is good, but size is trending smaller
• Jumbo sprouts are tight as suppliers are harvesting ahead of their production schedules to meet demand
• Supplies are expected to remain tight for the next 10-14 days as fields slowly ramp up in the Salinas Valley
• Prices will remain elevated heading into next week, and ease as more supplies come online

California Grapes

The Mexican grape season has come to an end. California supplies are available now through December.

• ESS Red and Green Seedless Grapes are available 
• MFC Lunch Bunch Grapes are available
• Pricing will gradually decrease as harvesting ramps up
• Quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix but are expected to increase over the next two weeks
• Expect sufficient availability and ample supplies this season

Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons

Cantaloupe and honeydew production is dominated by large-size fruit, limiting the availability of smaller sizes. MFC Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are on the market.

Cantaloupe

San Joaquin Valley, California

• Harvests are ramping up in the Westside District

• New crop supplies are dominated by large fruit (9-count and jumbo 9-count sizes)
• Small melons (12- and 15-count sizes) are extremely limited, as current varietals are yielding mostly larger fruit (9-count and Jumbo 9-count packs)
• Quality is excellent; flavor is sweet, sugar levels range from 14-16% Brix
• Expect elevated markets for small melons over the next two weeks until more fields are harvested and second cuts are made

Arizona-California Desert Region

• The season is past its peak and will end the first week of August

• The crop is dominated by large fruit (9-count and jumbo 9-count sizes); 12- and 15-count sizes are limited
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 13% to 16% Brix

Honeydew

San Joaquin Valley, California

• Harvests have begun in the Westside District
• New crop supplies are dominated by large sizes (5-count and jumbo 5-count packs); small sizes (6- and 8-count fruit) are extremely limited
• Quality is good; occasional sunburn and scarring are being reported, but internal color and flavor are strong
• Sugar levels range from 12% to 14% Brix
• Expect elevated prices for small sizes over the next two weeks until more fields are harvested and second cuts are made

Arizona-California Desert Region

• The season is past its peak and will end the first week of August
• The crop is dominated by large sizes (5-count and jumbo 5-count melons); small sizes (6- and 8-count fruit) are extremely limited
• Quality remains fair; scarring is being caused by strong winds

Sonora, Mexico

• The season is past its peak and will end the first week of August
• The crop is dominated by 8-count sizes, helping offset the limited availability of small-size domestic fruit
• Quality is excellent

Cauliflower

Reduced demand has alleviated markets; prices are lower due to multiple growing regions in play. ESS Cauliflower is available.

Salinas, California

• Supplies were exceeding demand this week, allowing for fields to size up and supplies to improve
• Availability on 12-count and 9-count packs are strong
• Quality, texture, and color are solid
• Expect prices to remain at lower levels through next week

Santa Maria, California

• Production is light this week; supplies are limited
• Quality is good; minimal defects are present
• Consistent cooler temperatures are slowing growth; 9-count is limited
• Pricing remains slightly elevated due to challenges

East Coast

• The Maine season has begun; production is off to a strong start
• Quality is good; warm days, cool nights, and adequate rain have curated the perfect growth conditions
• North Carolina, New York, and New Jersey are helping in a light way
• Prices are moderately low (comparable to the West Coast)

Citrus

Prices for small lemons (165- and 200-count) remain elevated due to short supplies and strong demand. Prices for small-size oranges (113- through 138-count) are higher, as the size profile has shifted to larger sizes (56- through 88-count).

Oranges

• MFC and ESS Valencia Oranges are on the market

• Availability is shifting toward large sizes (56- through 88-count fruit)
• Small sizes (113- through 138-count oranges) remain adequate, but are starting to tighten due to warm weather
• Quality is great; color is deep orange and flavor is sweet
• Expect prices for small-sized oranges to slowly increase

Lemons

• MFC and ESS Lemons are available  
• 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; size is currently dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
• Quality is good; some regreening has been reported
• The Mexican season is expected to start the week of July 28
• Expect elevated markets compared to last summer with demand ramping up and fewer imported supplies entering the U.S.

Green Beans

East Coast green bean supplies are extremely limited due to recent poor weather. Markets are rising. RSS Trimmed Green Beans may be substituted with packer label on some occasions.

• East Coast volume is low this week
• The North Carolina and Georgia seasons ended quickly as previous storms affected the crops
• Michigan, Virginia, and Tennessee are seeing inconsistent supply levels as their seasons start
  • Quality is erratic
  • Expect some improvement over the next 10 days as volume rises in these regions and New York growers begin their season
• Mexico has average quality shipping from the Guanajuato, Morelos, and Baja growing regions
• California’s San Joaquin Valley is shipping consistent volume while Santa Maria supplies are snug
• Markon recommends quicker inventory turns at this time
• Expect higher markets over the next two weeks

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuce

Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine markets are declining; supplies are increasing in multiple regions.

• MFC Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; MBA is being substituted when needed due to low weights
• Overall quality is good; fluctuating density and head size, insect pressure, and internal burn are present in some lots
• Processor demand for lettuce out of California has decreased as supplies in Mexico rebound after a series of recent storms
• Regional supplies in Colorado, Michigan, and on the East Coast are increasing, further reducing demand in California
• Markets will continue to decline quickly into next week

Live from the Fields: Georgia Watermelon

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• Harvest will continue for two more weeks
• Recent weather conditions have been ideal for growing watermelon
• Kentucky is set to start production in the next few weeks
• Markets will remain steady with multiple growing regions overlapping for solid transitions

Mixed Berries

The Pacific Northwest blueberry season is in full swing. Blackberry prices will climb for the next two weeks due to low quality out of Mexico and virtually no availability out of California or the Pacific Northwest.

Blueberries

• The Mexican season has ended
• Supplies are diminishing in California’s San Joaquin Valley; production is winding down
• Ample stocks are now shipping from Eastern Washington and Hermiston, Oregon
• The British Columbia season has started in a limited manner
• Peruvian growers will begin shipments in mid-August
• Expect markets to remain steady

Blackberries

• Mexican supplies are sufficient, but quality is poor due to humidity and leaking fruit

• The California season has begun; yields will increase through this month

• • Heat-related issues include softness and cell regression (black cells shrink and turn red)
  • Fungal development has been reported
• Prices will continue to climb until the Pacific Northwest season begins

Raspberries

• Medium-sized berries dominate availability
• Quality problems in Central Mexico include softness, mold, and leaky berries

• • The season is starting to wind down
  • Most growers have moved to Baja

• California’s Santa Maria season is underway; quality is excellent

• Growers in Watsonville, California have begun harvesting in a limited way

• Expect markets to remain steady.

Potatoes

MFC Burbank Potatoes are available in Idaho; MFC Norkotah Potatoes are shipping from Washington. Prices continue to rise; advanced orders are highly recommended for full coverage and minimal picks.

Idaho

• MFC Burbanks continue to ship from storage
• Supplies will run through mid- to late August
• Large sizes (40- to 70-count as well as 10-ounce No. 2s) are extremely tight; 80- and 90-count prices are rising due to added demand
• New crop Norkotahs are expected to start shipping in early August and reach volume levels by mid-August

Washington

• MFC Norkotah Potatoes continue to ship from storage
• The storage season is expected to finish this week; new crop stocks will hit the market next week
• Markets are rising across all sizes due to increased demand
• Small sizes (90- through 120-count potatoes) are more plentiful

Colorado

• Norkotahs will wrap up in mid- to late August
• Low volume, especially for large sizes (40- through 70-count stocks) are expected through July
• Prices are increasing for all sizes
• Expect new crop supplies to start shipping the first week of August

Wisconsin

• Norkotahs will finish by mid- to late July
• The size profile is dominated by small potatoes (90- through 120-count supplies)
• Pricing for 40- through 80-count stocks continues to rise; markets for smaller sizes remain steady
• New crop production is expected to start the week of August 11

Quality

• Overall quality is good; air checks and pressure/shoulder bruising will be seen sporadically in remaining storage supplies (both Norkotahs and Burbanks) from all growing regions
  • Air checks are tiny, thumbnail-like cracks that are caused by stress due to abrupt temperature changes
  • Pressure/shoulder bruising (soft, external indents) results from constant contact with adjacent potatoes or the floor while raw product sits in storage piles

Strawberries

Strawberry demand is steady; volume is fairly snug moving into this week

Salinas/Watsonville

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Quality is excellent
  • Color is ruby red
  • Minor issues include odd shape and light bruising
• Size ranges from medium to medium-large (14-17 berries per 1-pound clamshell)

• Fields will rebound as size increases for the second half of the strawberry harvest; expect stable prices this week

Oxnard/Santa Maria, California

• MFC Strawberries are available

• Quality is good; some green tips have been reported
• Size is medium (16-19 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell)
• Some Santa Maria growers are harvesting summer crops, increasing overall volume
• Expect markets to remain steady this week

Tomatoes

Tomato supplies are slowly increasing on the East Coast as smaller regional deals begin; overall prices are slightly higher due to the impact of past poor weather. MFC Tomatoes are available.

Rounds

• East Coast volume is low in Tennessee and Virginia, but starting to climb; local summer harvests will help supplement orders in mid-July
• Western North Carolina is shipping sufficient quantities of vine-ripe supplies
• California’s San Joaquin Valley is in full production; large sizes are most prevalent
• Mexico’s Baja crop is dominated by small sizes (6×6 and 6×7) as the season progresses
• Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) is shipping consistent supplies; quality is merely average due to past inclement weather
• The United States government abolished the Tomato Suspension Agreement and instituted a 17.09% duty on Mexican fresh tomatoes that began July 14
  • Markets have not reacted as the domestic U.S. season is well underway
  • The main Mexican growing season will begin in October; expect more of an impact at that time
• Expect slightly higher prices due to East Coast delays caused by poor weather

Romas

• East Coast volume is low due to recent poor weather
• The Tennessee and North Carolina seasons have begun; supplies are limited
• California’s San Joaquin Valley is in full production; quality is good
• Central Mexico yields are steady; quality is fair
• Baja growers are shipping limited quantities of small-sized fruit
• Expect steady prices until East Coast stocks increase over the next week

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Overall supply levels are low; yields should increase  next week when the Virginia season begins
• Smaller local harvests are starting in Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina, adding to overall volume
• The Baja and Central Mexico regions are shipping adequate supplies
• Expect slightly lower markets next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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