Avocados

Mexico’s main avocado crop is tightening; growers are delaying harvests to prolong the season until the Loca season begins in July. California and Peruvian stocks will be shipped to help fill orders.

Mexico

• Expect limited supplies of the main crop as the season winds down
• Dry matter in the main crop ranges from 35-38%, which is common towards the end of the season
  • This higher percentage of dry matter causes fruit to ripen at a faster pace than normal
  • Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• New crop Loca crop supplies will not enter the market until July
• The Loca crop is known for its lower dry matter and smaller sizes
• Mexican avocados account for 83% of U.S. demand
• Size, grade, and Country of Origin substitutions may be requested to fill orders
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through June

California

• Expect lower volume as California helps fill the void from Mexico
• The California season is past its peak and will wind down in late July
• California avocados account for 10% of the U.S. demand
• Size and grade substitutions may be requested to fill orders
• Expect high prices and low yields through June

Peru

• Volume is low
• The Peruvian season will run through August
• Peruvian avocados account for 7% of the U.S. demand; most is program business

California Strawberries

The Watsonville/Salinas growing region received more rain than was expected. Most supplies are not meeting Markon First Crop (MFC) specifications; packer label berries will be substituted due to wet fruit and mud on cartons.

Salinas/Watsonville

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Berry size is large; counts average 12 to 16 pieces per 1-pound clamshell
• Approximately half an inch of rain fell yesterday
• Quality is fair; issues include softness, bruising, white shoulders, and light pin rot
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect strong demand and elevated markets through next week

Santa Maria/Oxnard

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Size ranges from small-medium to medium (18 to 22 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• This region received less rain than Salians/Watsonville, closer to .10 inches
• Overall quality is good; some bruising and white shoulders have been reported
• Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Prices will remain elevated for the next 7-10 days

Cantaloupe and Honeydew

Cantaloupe and honeydew supplies are tightening; expect higher prices for the rest of June as the crop transitions to new growing regions. MFC Cantaloupe is available. MFC Honeydew is limited.

Cantaloupe

Central America

• The offshore season has ended

Arizona-California Desert Region

• Yields have started to decline in the Arizona-California desert region; Arizona harvesting will end in two to three weeks
• Mosaic virus has been present in fields, which has reduced growth and negatively affected volume
• Size has shifted to smaller fruit, with 12- and 15-count melons the most prevalent
• Expect markets to rise through June until California’s San Joaquin Valley season gets underway in early July

San Joaquin Valley, California

• Harvesting is on track to begin in early July
• Overall supplies may tighten significantly during the transition between growing regions

Honeydew

Central America

• The offshore season has ended

Mexico

• Light production will continue for the next two weeks
• Volume is much lower than domestic-grown fruit

Arizona-California Desert Region

• Production is steady; six-count fruit is most common
• Overall quality is good, but some scarring may be present
• Total volume will start to decline over the next two to three weeks; Arizona harvesting will end in mid-June
• Markets will gradually rise as supplies diminish through June and growers transition to California’s San Joaquin Valley

San Joaquin Valley, California

• This season will begin in early July
• Supplies may be limited during the transition period

Chile Peppers

Domestic production has slowed slightly; harvesting is wrapping up in several growing regions. MFC Chile Peppers are available.

Mexico

• Mexican supplies are increasing
• Jalapeno and tomatillo stocks are abundant
• Quality has improved in recent weeks, but discoloration and misshapen peppers are being reported occasionally
• Next week’s expected storms may negatively impact quality and yields
• Red Fresno chiles remain limited, but yields are expected to increase in two to three weeks
• Most markets are steady, but prices for Poblanos, Anaheims, and Habaneros remain elevated

United States

• The Texas season will end over the next two weeks
• East Coast production, concentrated in Georgia, is fully underway; standard and specialty chiles are shipping
• Jalapeno volume is meeting demand in California’s desert region, but the season is past its peak
• California’s San Joaquin Valley season will begin in mid-June, while Central Coast production will begin in July
• Expect markets to inch up until more West Coast seasons start in two to three weeks

Grapes

Mexican green and red grape prices are inching down. Mexican portioned grapes will begin shipping the week of June 14. The California grape season is set to kick off in late July, increasing overall market supplies for the summer.

Red/Green Grapes

• Markon Essentials (ESS) Grapes are available  
• The Mexican season is ramping up; demand is moderate
• Pricing will fall as yields increase

• California grapes will begin shipping in late July

Lunch Bunch

• MFC Portioned Grapes will begin shipping in early July   
• Packer label offshore portioned grapes are currently being shipped
• The Mexican portioned grape season will begin the week of June 14
• Expect elevated pricing as the season begins, followed by gradually decreasing markets

Oranges

Orange stocks remain extremely limited, particularly 113- and 138-count sizes. This tight supply is being felt across all growing regions, and unfortunately, no improvement is expected until the Chilean and South African import seasons start in July.

California

• MFC and ESS Oranges are available 
• Overall supplies of 113- and 138-count oranges will be extremely limited through the Valencia season, which runs until October
• 56-, 72-, and 88-count fruit are abundant
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions, as well as date changes, to fill orders of small fruit
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Expect high prices for small fruit (113- and 138-count supplies)

Florida 

• Growers will ship storage fruit through the end of June
• Supplies are dominated by 113-count and larger sizes; 138-count oranges are limited
• Quality is fair; choice and standard grades are most abundant
• Expect steady markets through June

Mexico

• The Valencia season has ended

Imported/Moroccan

• Expect the Moroccan season to end in late June
• Valencia quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Stocks are dominated by 113- and 100-count sizes; 138-count fruit is extremely limited
• Expect elevated prices into mid-June

Imported/South Africa & Chile

• The season will begin in early July

• Current rain events have growers worried about size structure upon arrival in the U.S.
• Supplies will be dominated by 113-count and larger sizes

• Import palletization:
  • 72 cases per pallet
  • Box weight is 33 pounds (15 KG)

• Domestic palletization:
  • 54 cases per pallet (18 KG)
  • Box weight is 40 pounds

Squash

Prices are low as multiple growing regions are in play, including the Southeast, California, and the Baja Peninsula; supplies have increased. MFC Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available.

Southeast

• Production is winding down in South Georgia; quality is mixed
• The North Carolina season has started
  • Volume will increase weekly
  • Quality is very good
• Expect weak prices

California

• The San Joaquin Valley season is underway
  • Volume is increasing
  • Quality is very good
• California’s Santa Maria season is ramping up
• Expect lower prices over the next two weeks

Mexico

• Production has ended in Western Mexico
  • Growers have transitioned to Baja
  • Zucchini volume is increasing
  • Yellow squash supplies are tight
  • New crop quality is very good

Tomatoes

Tomato markets are lower as multiple regions enter their summer season.  Central Florida production is coming to an end as we transition into the South Carolina, Florida Panhandle and South Georgia. The Baja Peninsula and California will increase production in June.

Rounds

• East Coast
  • Central Florida production is winding down and will end this week
  • South Carolina, Florida Panhandle and South Georgia are in full production
  • Quality is very good
  • Tennessee and Virginia will begin production around July 4
  • Markets will remain steady over the next few weeks
• Mexico
  • The Baja Peninsula has steady moderate production on their new fields, quality is nice
  • Central Mexico has light volume crossing in South Texas
• California
  • The San Joaquin Valley has started with very light production that will increase throughout June

Romas

• East Coast
  • Central Florida production is ending
  • South Carlina, Florida Panhandle and South Georgia are in full production
  • Quality is very good
  • Tennessee and Virginia production will begin early July
  • Expect lower markets in the coming weeks
• Mexico
  • Central Mexico has new blocks starting in early June which will increase overall volume
  • The Baja Peninsula is underway with very nice quality; larger sizes are most prevalent
• California
  • Production is expected to start in the next 7-10 days
  • Prices are low

Grape and Cherry

• East Coast
  • Central Florida production has ended
  • Good production in South Carolina, Florida Panhandle and South Georgia
  • Quality is good
  • Tennessee and Virginia production will start the end of June
  • Markets are starting to ease and will fall further through May
• Mexico
  • Baja has good volume and strong quality
  • West Mexico has light volume as their season winds down; quality average
  • Expect low prices next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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