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Tight lime market expected in August

Lime prices are rising and may keep going as supplies become less available. In a report to buyers this week,...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Desert lettuce starts with high quality

With the transition from Salinas and Huron, CA, to desert regions complete, growers report excellent lettuce quality, but prices will...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Demand remains strong as crops transition to desert

California crops are winding down in Central growing areas and preparing for the desert season. Looming in the background is...

4 years ago 1 minute read

California lettuce, leaf prices keep rising

Prices on many leaf and lettuce items from the Salinas, CA, area keep rising for a variety of reasons from...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Summer heat leaves lasting effects on California vegetables

The August heat wave amidst the wildfires has a lasting effect on California vegetables, leading to volatile markets. Foodservice cooperative...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Salinas crops continue to see effects from fires

The fires near Salinas, CA, growing regions in August continue to cause problems for growers, even after many have been...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Markon Crops Report: Fruit supplies nearing peaks

As one would expect, summer fruit season is in peak mode, and consumer demand is keeping many markets higher than...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Consumer demand keeps citrus prices high

Pandemic-induced consumer demand for citrus continues to produce strength to the orange and lemon markets. Buyers are also seeing higher...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Markon Crops Report: Vegetable prices remain high as cantaloupes transition

Weather problems continue to affect California vegetables, and increasing foodservice demand is causing some prices to rise. Meanwhile, the cantaloupe...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Markon Crops Report: Salinas heat raises prices

The heat in the Salinas, CA, area is affecting crops there, lowering volumes and causing prices to rise. While strawberries,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Markon Crops Report: Vegetable markets tighten

Some bad weather in California has limited supplies on some vegetables, such as lettuce varieties, and that’s causing prices to...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Markon Crop Report: Fruits offer some value

Now that we’re in June, it’s time to anticipate stone fruit season, although it’s still a little early for heavy...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Markon Crop Report: Domestic supplies taking over

Domestic supplies of many crops will continue to ramp up now that we’re on the cusp of June. Restaurants across...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Markon crops report: Lettuce, strawberries offer high quality at low prices

Most crops have a hard time adjusting to changing demand, so the pandemic, which shut down most restaurant dining rooms...

5 years ago 3 minute read
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