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UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES

January 6, 2025

Supply exceeds demand; falling prices are forecast through next week.

Santa Maria, California

  • Growers will start harvesting the winter crop next week
  • Size currently ranges from medium (20 to 24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
  • Quality is fair; color and appearance have improved
  • Expect markets to remain low for another week

Oxnard, California

  • MFC Strawberries are sporadic; packer label will be shipped as necessary
  • Volume is decreasing
  • Size currently ranges from medium to large (21 to 24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
  • Quality is good; color is deep red and flavor is sweet
  • Prices will remain soft

Mexico (into South Texas)

  • Volume has increased
  • Size currently ranges from medium to large (18 to 24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
  • Quality is good; some white shoulders have been reported
  • Expect increasing yields (crossing into San Juan, Texas)
  • Markets will remain low for the next seven days

Florida

  • Growers are shipping berries in a limited manner
  • Cooler weather is forecast for next week
  • Expect to see smaller fruit with some green tips due to low temperatures
  • Quality will slowly improve week after week
  • Prices will inch up

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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