Prices are poised to rise as demand strengthens through this month. Mexican supplies are expected to tighten through the end of the year. Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available.

Mexico

• Current quality is fair; elevated levels of feathered/spread tips and reduced shelf-life have been noted
• The Baja season is past peak production and winding down
• Production will move north and east towards Caborca, Sonora, and Mexicali over the next month
  • Size is dominated by small spears
  • Markets for the extra-large and jumbo sizes remain elevated, while prices for small and standard sizes are at average levels
• Limited supplies are forecast for the next six to eight weeks; there is potential for a short-lived supply gap near the first of the year as suppliers shuffle between harvesting regions

Southern Peru

• Imported stocks (shipped into Miami, Florida) are steady and set to increase over the next three to six weeks
• Quality is strong and holding up well, despite the longer transit time
• Production out of Northern Peru will be essential to smooth any supply gaps and calm markets over the next one to two months

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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