Onion markets are active due to strong demand. Isolated thunderstorms in New Mexico are curtailing harvests, causing delays, and shifting demand into California.
Northern California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available
- The Huron and Bakersfield seasons are in full swing
- Quality is very good; loose skins and flaking are typical of fresh-run onions
- Markets are showing strength as demand increases
- Yellow onions are dominated by jumbo supplies; medium supplies are increasing
- Red onions are dominated by medium sizes
- White onion stocks are steady
New Mexico
- MFC Onions are available
- Quality is good; light sunburn and loose skins have been reported
- Prices are rising due to strong demand
- Super colossal and colossal yellows are limited but increasing; the size profile is leaning towards jumbo
- Jumbo red onions will tighten as medium supplies become more plentiful
- White onion markets are rising quickly with very active demand from Mexico
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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