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Lighter avocado supplies leading to rising prices

- General News
Markon Cooperative released an avocado market update in its Fresh Crop Report, week of August 11, 2024, projecting rising prices.

Tomato markets rise as weather strains crops in several regions

- General News
Markon Cooperative reports tomato markets are higher than usual this summer season due to extreme weather and less overall acreage planted.

West Coast heat wave affecting lettuce, vegetable quality

- General News
All row crop vegetables that have been exposed to these temperatures are expected to exhibit varying levels of heat-related quality and shelf-life concerns over the next two weeks.

Markon hires East Coast Regional Buyer

- General News
Markon, a leading fresh produce purchasing and marketing organization, is excited to announce the establishment of a new Regional Buyer position on the East Coast.

Markon: Idaho Norkotah potatoes to run out in June

- General News
Markon Cooperative released a potato market update that Markon First Crop Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington, but that's ending soon.

Mexican avocado supplies to tighten this summer

- General News
Mexico’s normal-style avocado supplies are tightening as the season is rapidly winding down, while the loca-style crop is not expected to meet maturity standards until mid-July.

Expect tighter lemon, lime supplies and higher prices in June

- General News
Markon Cooperative released these crop updates on lemons and limes on June 4, 2024, projecting tighter supplies and higher prices in June.

Iceberg lettuce prices rising, while romaine eases

- General News
Iceberg markets are approaching extremely elevated levels. Green leaf and romaine prices are easing.

Cantaloupe, honeydew markets ease as crops transition from off-shore to domestic

- General News
Markon Cooperative released a melon market update, showing the Central American melon season is winding down ahead of the Arizona-California domestic season; markets are slightly lower.

Disease pressure limits California romaine supplies

- General News
Growers in California’s Salinas Valley continue to deal with lingering Anthracnose pressure, which is the primary reason romaine supplies are limited.