Avocados

Mexico’s main avocado crop is tightening; growers are delaying harvests to prolong the season until the Loca crop 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
• New crop Loca crop supplies will not enter the market until July
• The Loca crop is known for its low oil content and smaller sizes
• Mexican avocados account for 83% of U.S. demand
• Size, grade, and country or 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

Bell Peppers

Bell pepper production is increasing in South Georgia. California is now the West Coast’s primary growing region for both green and red bell peppers. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California growers are transitioning north from the Imperial Valley to the Bakersfield region this week
  • Recent strong demand has tightened volume
  • Choice grades dominate availability
• Mexico is shipping limited quantities into South Texas
• South Georgia production has increased and will run through June
• The North Carolina season will begin in mid-June
• Expect slightly lower markets over the next few weeks as new regions take hold

Red Bells

• California desert volume has increased this week due to recent warm, sunny weather
• Production has ended in Western Mexico, increasing demand for California peppers
• Supplies are limited in South Georgia
• Canadian greenhouses have moderate stocks due to recent cool weather
• Expect lower prices over the next two weeks

Broccoli

Broccoli Markets continue to ease. Salinas and Santa Maria, California supplies have improved dramatically. East Coast supplies are running primarily out of the Carolina’s now. Mexico continues shipping into South Texas with plentiful supplies. MFC Broccoli Crowns are available out of South Texas and Salinas.

Salinas

• Supplies are abundant
• Quality is very good, increased supplies are allowing for selective harvests; minimal diamondback pressure has been reported
• Markets are falling, prices to start to ease going into next week

Santa Maria

• Supplies are abundant
• Quality is very good; diamondback pressure is minimal
• Market continues to ease downward

South Texas

• Quality and supply are good
• Market will remain at lower levels

East Coast

• Georgia season is done, volume is mainly focused on the Carolinas
• Storms and rain are expected next week, expect harvest delays, but no major concerns
• Markets will remain at lower levels due to plentiful supplies available from Mexico and the West Coast

California Strawberries

The California strawberry market is elevated; volume is extremely low. This Thursday’s forecast of rain is expected to further tighten supplies. To ensure orders are filled, growers will pack ahead in anticipation of these weather conditions.

Salinas/Watsonville

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Berry size is large; counts averaging 12 to 16 pieces per 1-pound clamshell
• Quality is good; issues include bruising and white shoulders
• 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

• Overall quality is good; some bruising and white shoulders have been reported
• Size ranges from small-medium to medium (18 to 22 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
• 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

Cucumbers

North American supplies are limited as both the East Coast and Mexican growing areas are in transition. MFC Cucumbers are sporadic; packer label may be substituted.

• Georgia’s cucumber harvest has started with limited supplies; expect increases over the next two weeks
  • Overall quality is very good
  • Production will run through the middle of June
• West Mexican (Sonora) overall supply is moderate
  • Quality is average
  • The Baja Peninsula has begun harvesting with limited supplies and is expected to ramp up early June, as more growers begin harvesting
• Expect higher markets through May until supplies increase in new growing regions

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

Supplies continue to be tight. Iceberg prices are falling as supplies rapidly increase. Romaine is extremely limited; supplies are expected to remain scarce through mid-June.

• MFC Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available in Salinas, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed

• Quality ranges from fair to good
• Disease pressure, including Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia, is reducing harvestable yields; growers are reporting up to 30% die-off in some lots
• Internal burn, mildew pressure, and seeder are also impacting yields
• Mexican supplies, crossing into South Texas, continue year-round
  • Quality and yields are dropping as we move into the offseason
  • Peak season for production and quality will resume in October, and run through April
• Michigan production will ramp up in June and continue through September
• Northeast regional programs will start mid-June and continue through October
• Colorado harvests will start mid-July
• Iceberg prices are forecast to be weak heading into June; green leaf and romaine markets will continue to be elevated through mid-June

Onions

Fresh-run MFC Onions are available in Southern California and New Mexico.

Pacific Northwest

• Red and white Washington onion storage supplies are finished; light supplies of storage yellow onions are available
• Growers are now transferring onions from other growing regions to fill orders as needed
• Expect higher prices on red onions; yellow onion prices are steady

Texas

• The Texas fresh-run onion season has finished

California

• Southern California is continuing its fresh-run onion harvest
• Some growers expect to finish their Imperial Valley fresh-run onion season this week with others going through the first week of June
• Northern California harvests will begin in a limited manner next week
• Weather has improved following a cooler than normal spring; volume is better this week
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect steady prices over the next 7-10 day

New Mexico

• New Mexico’s fresh run onion season has begun in a limited manner
• Volume will increase over the next several weeks as more growers begin harvest
• Growers report a good range of sizing with supplies peaking on jumbo sizes
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Initial prices are slightly higher compared to California

Georgia

• Vidalia sweet onions are available; the season will run through early September
• Red and yellow onions are now available; medium and jumbo sizes dominate the crop
• Quality ranges from good to excellent
• FOB prices are slightly higher compared to New Mexico and California fresh-run onions

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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