Tag: Markon Cooperative
Growers overcoming desert lettuce problems
- General News
Despite freezing temperatures that hit the Arizona/California desert growing region earlier this month, growers report volumes returning, prices dropping and improved quality.
Broccoli, cauliflower prices rising due to desert cold
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Persistent cold weather in the Arizona and California desert growing regions is slowing broccoli and cauliflower growth, limiting supplies and causing prices to spike.
Cold, ice hits desert growers again
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Below freezing temperatures hit the Arizona/California desert growing region again this week, which will cause production delays.
California may miss out on rising strawberry demand
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Rain is expected to keep down California strawberry supplies as new year demand for the fruit begins its annual pull.
Desert weather problems should push up prices
- General News
The continuing low temperatures in the California and Arizona desert growing regions will start to increase prices soon.
Markon reinvests in its people during pandemic
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After nearly two years of weathering the effects of COVID-19 in the foodservice industry, Markon has recommitted leadership in culinary innovation, inspiration, and creativity for everything produce, all backed by outstanding food safety and high-quality products.
Ice in desert delays lettuce harvest, packing
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Below freezing weather in the California and Arizona desert areas is causing harvest and packing delays on lettuce varieties.
Balmy desert weather boosts vegetable yields
- General News
Growers in the Arizona-California desert growing region are experiencing ideal weather conditions with highs in the 80s this week, which is increasing growth and volumes.
Weather, disease hits iceberg lettuce hardest during crop transition
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Some growers are wrapping up in Salinas, CA, early because of bad weather and disease problems.
Cool weather causes bell pepper prices to rise
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Bell pepper supplies are slowing as cool California evening weather affects ripening.