Effective Saturday, February 12 2022, the United States government has temporarily suspended avocado imports from the Mexican state of Michoacan. This decision comes after a USDA inspector, working in Michoacan, received a threatening call to their cell phone. Mexican Law Enforcement authorities are working with USDA to find a solution to ensure USDA staff members safety and resume activities ASAP.

• Inventories of Mexican avocados vary based on supplier
  • Many have fruit in route that was shipped prior to the suspension
  • If this persists longer than 2-3 days, supplies will become increasingly limited
• California production is ramping up, supplies are expected to tighten considerably as demand shifts west
• Markets are expected to strengthen until the suspension is lifted

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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