Blueberry supplies from Peru have been delayed due to recent hurricanes. Blackberry volume is limited. Raspberry stocks are increasing.

Blueberries

• Demand exceeds current availability
• The Pacific Northwest season has ended
• Peruvian imports have begun
• Quality is good
• Expect tight supplies and steady to slightly higher pricing

Blackberries

• California stocks are insufficient
• Mexican yields are beginning to increase
• Quality is fair; soft skins and red cells have been reported
• Supplies will increase by the end of next week
• Pricing will remain elevated

Raspberries

• Mexico’s Baja season has ended
• Supplies are increasing out of Central Mexico; stocks will increase throughout the month
• Quality is average; issues include leaky berries with light crumbling (individual cells separate from the berry)
• Demand is steady

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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