Broccoli

Imperial Valley, California/Yuma, Arizona/Northern Baja, Mexico

• The majority of orders are being filled in part or in full with packer label
• Yields are down amid cold weather
• Markets are elevated
• Low nighttime temperatures are decreasing crown maturation/reducing harvestable product per acre
• Value-added broccoli will contain smaller and tighter florets
• Good color, but smaller crown sizes and potential for mildew will persist into early January

Mexico (into South Texas)

• The price spread between Mexico and AZ/CA is closing, as FOBs are rising
  • Some suppliers are transferring product to Yuma to help meet demand
  • Quality is fair; elevated mechanical damage has been noted

Cauliflower

Imperial Valley and Santa Maria, California/Yuma, Arizona/Northern Baja, Mexico

• • The majority of orders are being filled in part or in full with packer label
  • Prices have remained elevated due to tight supplies

• • Quality is below average
  • Brown and black spotting and discoloration have increased industrywide
• Suppliers are cutting ahead of scheduled acreage to compensate for slow growth
  • 12-count packs remain limited on the open market
  • Substituting 16-count packs will help to increase order fill rate as growers are forced to harvest and pack product from immature fields

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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