Tag: strawberries

"Times are tough, but the town of Pajaro, the surrounding communities and the strawberry farming families are more resilient than ever and we will work together to recover,” said Rick Tomlinson, California Strawberry Commission President.

Western iceberg and romaine markets suffer from the cold, but lettuce prices remain unaffected. However, growers are reporting cold-related injuries such as blisters, peeling, and pink ribbing. 

In 2022, Mexican agricultural exports registered a new record with a value of $50.1 billion compared to the $44.7 billion in 2021, reflecting an increase of 12.2 percent, according to the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER).

Given the perishability of the strawberries and the number of truckloads shipped, it’s no surprise that Blue Book Services receives a number of claims involving strawberries each year. But in 2022, we seemed to have an unusually high number.

Markon Cooperative released this crop update February 27, 2023.

Today, vertical farming leader Oishii launched The Koyo Berry, the newest varietal grown by the beloved strawberry brand.

Cold, ice, and snow will spread steadily from the West Coast to the East Coast throughout the week. Growing regions in the Southeast will be protected from the cold snap, but some growing areas in the Southwest may experience ice and unseasonably cold temperatures.

Supplies are becoming more plentiful out of the California and Florida growing regions, as both day and nighttime temperatures are rising. Mexican stocks (into South Texas) are tightening, as the region experiences heat-related quality issues.

Happy Monday, if you’re feeling worn out after yesterday’s big game festivities, count your blessings. At least you’re not an Eagles fan. Industry-wide prices continue to decline as Mexican supply peaks during this time of year.

Barring major freeze events, overall produce markets will fall from now through early March as Mexican production reaches maximum throughput.