The California strawberry market has remained steady. The Santa Maria fall harvest has begun; growers report no issues at this time.
Santa Maria
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Quality is good
- Size ranges from 14-16 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell and 29-32 in 4/2-pound pack (medium to medium-large)
- Occasional misshaped fruit and white shoulders are being reported
- Expect markets to remain steady
Salinas/Watsonville
- Quality is fairly good
- Size is currently 24-26 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell and 48-52 in 4/2-pound pack (small to small-medium)
- Some bruising, white shoulders, and light mildew are being reported
- Harvesting is expected to continue until the end of October
- Expect steady prices
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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