Demand exceeds supply in California, Florida, and Mexico (into South Texas). Markon members are advised to load out of South Texas.
Santa Maria/Oxnard, California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
- The forecast calls for more low temperatures that will extend the supply gap
- Expect strong demand and elevated markets through the month of January
- Plastic clamshells may need to be substituted for corrugated packs due to rain
Florida
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Rain is forecast for Tuesday, Jan 9 through Friday Jan 12
- Yields will fall due to poor weather
- Expect elevated markets and limited supplies over the next two weeks
Central Mexico (loading in South Texas)
- Markon members are advised to load out of South Texas due to the cold weather Jan 8 through Jan 13
- Quality is good; issues include white shoulders and over ripening
- Expect elevated pricing and tight stocks as Mexico helps fill orders from California and Florida
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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