The strawberry market has continued to strengthen over the past seven days. Prices are on the rise due to increased demand for the Fourth of July holiday and decreased yields in both Santa Maria and Watsonville/Salinas.
Santa Maria, California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Quality is good
- Size currently is 20-25 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell and 32-40 in 4/2-pound clamshells
- Size ranges from small to medium
- Occasional overripening and a few white shoulders are being reported
- Expect markets to remain active
Salinas/Watsonville, California
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Quality is good; expect full color and sweet flavor
- Size is currently 14-17 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell and 32-34 in 4/2-pound clamshells
- Size ranges from medium to large
- Fanning, misshaped berries, and wind bruising are being reported
- Expect markets to remain active
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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