Cold weather is impeding berry maturation in all growing regions, resulting in light-colored fruit.
Santa Maria, CA
- The fall crop has passed its peak; volume is downtrending
- Size ranges from small to small-medium (20-28 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; white shoulders, excessive seeds, and light bruising are issues
- The spring season is getting started; fruit size is large (9-12 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Expect markets to remain fairly steady
Oxnard, CA
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Winter seasonal volume has passed its peak; the spring crop will get underway soon
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (20-24 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; color is deep red and flavor is sweet
- Expect stable prices
Mexico (into South Texas)
- The season is at its peak; yields are high
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (22-26 berries per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; small size, white shoulders, and misshaped berries have been reported
- Markets are high due to cooler weather
Florida
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Cool weather has slowed growth
- Supply levels and size are increasing
- Berries range from small-medium to medium in size (24-28 per one-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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