Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Broccoli is available in Yuma, Arizona and Mexico (loading in South Texas)
- Supplies are widely available, but holiday demand is strong; markets are slightly above average levels this week
- West Coast supplies are completely exhausted
- New crop Arizona-California desert region supplies are exhibiting strong quality
- Recent weather is cooler than average; fields in regions experiencing overnight frosts will see yields reduced and smaller crown sizing
- Weak demand is forecast at the end of the year, which will keep markets steady as supplies tighten over the next 7-10 days
- Mexican stocks are adequate
- Quality ranges from good to very good
- Markets remain lower than those on the West Coast, though potential FOB cost and freight savings are diminishing as domestic markets trend lower
- Expect industry prices to remain steady to slightly lower as desert region volume increases this month
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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