Fresh-run onions are available in California and New Mexico. Super colossal and medium yellows are limited. Red onion markets remain elevated but will ease as volume increases.
Northern California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available
- Production is getting underway in the Huron area; the Bakersfield season will start at the end of the week
- Quality is very good; loose skins and flaking are typical of fresh-run onions
- A wide range of sizes are available, but super colossal yellows are limited
- Expect a tight supply of red onions to start the season, but volume will quickly ramp up
New Mexico
- MFC Onions are available
- All three colors are being harvested
- Production is increasing, slowly easing markets
- Super colossal and medium yellows are snug; jumbos are abundant
- Red onion demand is active, keeping markets elevated; prices will ease as volume increases
- Quality is good; light sunburn and loose skins have been reported
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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