Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli is limited; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted. Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is readily available.
Broccoli
- California supplies are struggling to meet increased demand; total planted acreage is down and diminished quality has lowered yields further
- Prices are elevated in Santa Maria and the Salinas Valley and set to continue rising through the week
- Quality is fair; aesthetic defects like branchy crown structure, hollow cores, and yellowing from recent high heat are increasing
- Mexican-grown product is available for loading in South Texas; supplies are tight and prices are elevated
- A harvesting transition to higher elevation fields (to avoid excessive heat and thunderstorm activity) is minimizing availability; FOBs are comparable to California
- Quality is fair; supplies are exhibiting elevated insect pressure, hollow cores, and bruising caused by larger crowns
Cauliflower
- Yields are rebounding this week
- Supplies are abundant in the West Coast growing regions of Salinas and Santa Maria, California
- Quality issues are minimal but include dark spotting, off-color, and inconsistent head size
- Prices will continue to ease this week but remain relatively steady at above-average levels through June
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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