The Santa Maria strawberry season is past its peak; harvesting will continue for two more weeks. Production is ramping up in Mexico and Florida.
Santa Maria, CA
- The fall crop has passed its peak; volume is downtrending
- Size currently ranges from small to small-medium (24-28 per one pound clamshell)
- Quality is fair; some softness and green shoulders have been reported
- Expect markets to climb as yields fall
Oxnard, CA
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Volume is increasing
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (18-21 per one pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; color is deep red and flavor is sweet
- Expect markets to remain steady
Mexico (into South Texas)
- Early season volume is low
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (22-26 per one pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; small size, white shoulders, and misshaped berries have been reported
- Markets are high
Florida
- Cool temperatures have slowed growth
- Supplies are limited
- Berries range from small-medium to medium in size (24-28 per one pound clamshell)
- Quality will improve in the coming weeks; green tips and light bruising have been reported
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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