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UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES

July 26, 2024

Blackberry supplies are experiencing a supply gap; warmer growing conditions have increased quality issues. Raspberry stocks are adequate. Blueberry volume is high as growers are harvesting in multiple growing regions.

Blackberries

  • Yields are down in Central Mexico
  • California volume is low
  • Quality is fair; red cell and softness are problems
  • Prices are rising; low yields for the next 7-10 days

Blueberries

  • Stocks are ample in Mexico and the Pacific Northwest
  • Demand is steady
  • Quality is good; slight dehydration is being reported due to high temperatures in Mexico
  • The market is steady

Raspberries

  • Mexican berry production is steady
  • California growers are harvesting in Watsonville
  • Quality is good
  • Demand is strong; prices are elevated

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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