Broccoli

• Markon First Crop Broccoli is readily available
• Supplies are ample in multiple growing regions, keeping markets low and demand moderate
• Production is underway in Salinas; the Arizona and California desert seasons will end by mid-April
• Quality is very good: color and size are consistent
• Expect prices to remain steady; no supply gaps or observed threats to quality are forecast

Cauliflower

• Markon Essentials Cauliflower is sporadic; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Volume remains low, keeping prices elevated

• Expect markets to ease when the Salinas, California season ramps up
  • New crop maturation has been delayed due to cool weather
  • Production will increase this week as Salinas Valley highs are in the 70s (with lows in the mid- to high 40s)
• Quality is very good: head size is consistent
• Expect markets to continue tapering down as supplies increase in the Salinas Valley

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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