Tag: Markon Cooperative

Large size Mexican avocado supplies (32- to 48- count fruit) remain tight; smaller sizes are being substituted for large-size shortages.

Markon Cooperative is proud to announce the launch of our new proprietary salad mix, Ready-Set-Serve Harvest Crisp Blend.

Broccoli markets are rising as supplies decrease in the primary growing regions of Salinas and Santa Maria, California.

Iceberg and leaf lettuce crops in California’s Salinas Valley are experiencing some challenges related to disrupted planting schedules back in March caused by heavy rains/flooding as well as cool, humid conditions over the past two weeks.

Mexican green and red grape prices are declining; demand is strong.

Red and green grape packs will be limited for the next seven days as the offshore storage season ends. The Mexican season has begun; volume is minimal.

Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine markets are elevated, though they have started to weaken as supplies increase.

Pineapple supplies are scarce in Costa Rica and Mexico. Volume will remain limited through the month of May.

Broccoli and cauliflower markets will be a struggle the next week or two for various reasons, including a normal transition and abnormal weather. 

Colder areas of the Arizona/California desert region are experiencing light lettuce ice this morning after strong, cold winds swept through the area over the past two days.