Blueberries

Blueberries are extremely limited; prices are elevated. The offshore season has ended. Florida/Georgia production is delayed due to recent freezing temperatures. Mexican fruit will be shipped until the San Joaquin Valley season begins in late April.

Offshore 

• Both the Chilean and Peruvian seasons have officially ended
• The market is elevated; supplies are limited

Mexico

• Volume has increased 60% since last week
• Yields are expected to tighten over the next two weeks
• Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
• Expect rising prices and tight stocks

Florida

• Abnormally low temperatures over the past month have delayed the season by three to four weeks
• Southern Florida experienced approximately 20% damage from the freezing temperatures
• Other areas north of Orlando saw 40-50% damage
• Suppliers are assessing damages and expect significant losses
• Markets are up; stocks are scarce

Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons

Although honeydew supplies remain limited, availability is beginning to stabilize. Cantaloupe yields are average but tightening. The domestic season will not begin until early May.

Cantaloupe – Central America

• Production remains adequate in the near term, with a slight seasonal decline expected over the coming weeks while production winds down
• Current sizing is primarily 9s and 12s, with some larger fruit expected later next week
• Quality continues to perform well, with improving external color and strong flavor profiles
• Expect markets to trend higher through April as the crop transitions north to Mexico and the U.S.

Honeydew – Central America

• Supplies remain extremely limited, though recent production improvements are helping to stabilize coverage
• Availability is expected to increase each week as harvesting recovers
• Large sizes remain particularly limited, requiring order flexibility
• Expect markets to begin easing next week as new crop supplies ramp up

Honeydew – Mexico

• Quality is improving due to new production in Northern Mexico
• Current supplies are dominated by large sizes (4s and 5s), with some 6s available
• Supplies remain tight, but volume will build over the next two weeks as Northern Mexico gains momentum
• Markets are firm in the near term, but should ease next week

Citrus

California lemons are tightening, especially 165- and 200-count sizes. The crop is currently yielding mostly larger fruit in the 95- through 140-count range. The California Navel season is winding down; supplies of 113- and 138-count fruit remain extremely limited. Some growers have started to transition into the Valencia variety, but those stocks are limited as well.

Lemons

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
• Districts One and Two (the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California) are currently in production
• 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; yields are dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
• Quality is good; some greening and scarring have been reported
• Expect a slow yet steady price climb as demand increases over the next six to eight weeks

Oranges

• MFC and ESS Navel and Valencia Oranges are available out of California 
• Oranges are currently being shipped out of California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey (imported Moroccan)
  • The California Valencia season has begun in a limited manner; Navel supplies are expected to run until early May
  • The South Texas season will end in mid-April
  • Mexican Valencias (crossing into Nogales, Arizona) are expected to run into June
  • Florida Valencia oranges are on the market
  • Moroccan Valencias continue shipping off the East Coast
• Small sizes (113- through 138-count oranges) remain extremely limited in California and South Texas
• Expect good quality and elevated markets

Imported Stone Fruit

The Chilean stone fruit season is now past its peak, with supplies gradually tightening. The Chilean peach season concluded abruptly because of continued quality concerns. The domestic stone fruit season is anticipated to begin in late April, requiring close monitoring of availability until then.

Peaches

• Import peach season has ended abruptly
• A supply gap of approximately four weeks is expected before the domestic season begins
• Extremely limited availability is anticipated until domestic production ramps up

Nectarines

• Nectarine volumes are declining week over week
• Current supplies are projected to last through late April
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11 to 14 Brix
• Tightening availability is expected as the season progresses

Plums

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

Limes

Lime prices remain elevated; yields are extremely limited. Upcoming Holy Week disruptions are expected to keep supplies tight. MFC and ESS Limes remain available.

Mexico (into South Texas)

• Rainfall remains insufficient to drive meaningful size gain; small fruit dominates crops
• Current sizing remains concentrated in the 230-, 250-, and 275-count range; larger sizes are scarce
• No. 2 volume is low, especially in large sizes
• Occasional oil spotting and skin breakdown have been reported
• No harvesting is expected past Wednesday, with minimal crossings and reduced production during Holy Week
• Markets are expected to remain elevated through the week of April 16

Colombia

• Weather conditions have returned to normal
• Rainfall impact was less disruptive to volume than initially expected
• Near‑term availability remains relatively steady
• Holy Week is expected to impact arrivals
• Expect high prices to persist through mid-April

Hawaii

• The crop remains intact, but continued wet conditions are limiting production
• Field access remains restricted, keeping harvesting in a holding pattern
• Limited volume may be possible on a day‑to‑day basis as conditions allow
• Weather trends appear more favorable in the long term, supporting improved access once fields dry out
• Prices are higher, following the upward trend with Mexico and Colombia

Micro Cilantro

Micro Cilantro is extremely limited due to recent weather-related growing challenges.

• The West Coast’s fluctuating temperatures have negatively impacted crop quality, resulting in lower yields and tighter supplies
• Demand continues to exceed available supply
• Yields are low as growers are culling heat-related quality issues
• Expect limited supplies for the next 10-14 days; availability will gradually increase as growing conditions stabilize

Mixed Berries

Yields are tightening throughout the industry. Blueberry demand outpaces available supplies. Blackberry and raspberry volume is average; quality is generally good, with minimal defects despite recent heat.

Blueberries

• Prices are elevated
• The Chilean and Peruvian seasons have ended; import shipments have officially concluded

• Mexican-grown supplies are meeting current demands
• The Florida/Georgia growing region is set to begin production next week on a limited basis
• Stocks will remain snug through April, then increase once California’s San Joaquin Valley season starts in early May

Blackberries/Raspberries

• Markets are up
• Harvesting is past its seasonal peak in Central Mexico; labor challenges are also impacting overall availability
• Limited production has begun in Baja, Mexico
• Expect tight stocks through March; volume will start to increase in April

Onions

Storage crop MFC Onions are available in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Fresh-run MFC Onions are available in Texas.

Pacific Northwest

• Washington, Idaho, and Oregon growers expect storage supplies ship through the week of April 20; several suppliers may continue to ship into early May
• Quality ranges from good to fair; growers are sorting for common end-of-season issues such as internal browning, bruising, decay, sprouting, and translucency
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns and limiting inventory to avoid quality problems
• White onion markets will slowly increase until California production begins in late April
  • Both the Mexican and local storage seasons are ending
  • Some growers have begun transferring fresh-run white onions from Texas to fill orders
• Expect steady red and yellow prices over the next 7-10 days

Utah

• Storage supplies have been depleted
• Some sheds will remain in operation, transferring product from other regions to fill orders as needed

Mexico

• Yellow, red, and white onions are sporadically crossing into South Texas
• White onion shipments are decreasing as the season will wrap up over the next three to four weeks
• Quality varies by supplier; green cast, soft texture, mechanical damage, and thin skins are to be expected with fresh-run onions
• Prices will increase slightly next week due to decreased production in observation of Holy Week and Easter

Texas

• Fresh-run red, yellow, and white onions are available
• All sizes and colors are available
  • White onions are tightening
  • Demand has increased as the Mexican season is ending
• Due to a Texas marketing order, No. 2 grade onions will not be available
• Quality is good due to ideal growing conditions; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf-life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect steady red and yellow prices over the next 7-10 days; white onions could see a market increase, depending on demand

Strawberries

California’s key growing regions—Santa Maria, Oxnard, Salinas, and Watsonville—are benefiting from clear forecasts and ideal growing conditions. Quality is improving across all districts. Pricing is beginning to trend downward as supplies increase.

Santa Maria, California 

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Berry size is medium; counts have gotten smaller, averaging 18 to 22 pieces per 1-pound clamshell
• Quality is good; issues include bruising and white shoulders
• Prices will inch down as weather conditions improve

Oxnard, California

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Berry size is medium; counts have gotten smaller, averaging 18 to 22 pieces per 1-pound clamshell
• Defects are minimal; growers report some white shoulders and packing-related bruising
• Markets will ease as weather conditions improve

Watsonville/Salinas

• Berry size is large; counts range from 10-15 berries per 1-pound clamshell
• Volume is increasing daily
• Most of the damaged fruit has been culled
• Prices will begin to decrease as weather conditions improve

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato markets are poised to rise. Lower yields along with unexpected surge in demand during January and February has suppliers keeping their remaining storage supplies tight. Prices are anticipated to climb over the summer months until new crop stocks are harvested in late August or early September.

California

• Remaining storage supplies are adequate
• Quality is very good
• Strong East Coast demand is pushing markets higher

Louisiana

• Very limited supplies remain; the season is expected to finish by first week of April
• Remaining quality ranges from fair to good
• New crop harvests will resume in September

Mississippi

• Dry summer months reduced overall yields for winter and spring storage
• Quality is good
• Lower volume and strong demand will push prices higher

North Carolina

• Unexpected demand in January and February has forced suppliers to keep remaining storage inventories tight
• Quality is good
• Markets are expected to increase over the next several months

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are extremely limited; demand exceeds supply. Florida’s freezing temperatures killed many acres last month; Mexican yields are also low. MFC Tomatoes are limited; packer label may be substituted as needed.

Rounds

• Mexico’s main growing region of Sinaloa is winding down earlier than in previous years due to poor weather and disease pressure
  • Overall volume is low and unable to meet current demand
  • Quality has been inconsistent; additional grading is required at pack out
  • The upcoming Holy week (March 30 -April 5) will reduce labor and overall production
• Florida supplies are extremely tight following recent freezing temperatures, strong winds, and frost damage
  • Quality is fair; additional grading is required at pack out
  • Expect extremely snug supplies until mid- to late April
  • South Florida is expected to see a slight increase in volume in two weeks, but overall stocks will remain limited
• Due to very tight supplies, size and variety substitutions must be considered, especially for Roma orders
• Expect high prices over the next two weeks when new crop harvesting gets underway in late April

Romas

• Mexican supplies are snug due to the recent heat wave; increased disease pressure is lowering yields
  • Medium sizes are most readily available
  • Quality is average
• Florida stocks will remain limited until mid- to late April
• Quality is fair; higher grading is required
• Expect stronger markets over the next week with volatility until late April

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Florida volume is low due to freezing weather conditions this past winter
• Mexican supplies are very snug; the recent heat wave destroyed many fields
• Expect higher prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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