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Heat, humidity lead to quality issues for California lettuce
Salinas, CA, area growers report the heat and humidity in July and early August is causing quality problems for iceberg,...
Strawberries escape California heat
Despite the heat wave in California, strawberry production continues to chug along with higher volume than last year. According to...
Navel prices on the rise
A combination of continued strong demand, smaller crop and weather will likely increase California navel orange prices. In an alert...
Tomato prices rise on light supplies
Tomato volumes are tight and may remain until mid-January from both Mexico and Florida. That has caused prices to remain...
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...
Markon names CEO
SALINAS, Oct. 19, 2020 – Today, Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 announced Andy Hamilton will serve as the next Chief Executive...
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...
Markon Cooperative launches fully recyclable packaging
Salinas, CA — To help move the produce industry away from plastic and increase recyclability, Markon Cooperative’s BB #:123315 new...
Bad weather, not fire, plaguing Salinas crops
Fire provides the drama, but the erratic weather the past month in the Salinas, CA, region takes the blame for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Markon Crops Report: Holiday demand returns for many items
Many fruits and vegetables are starting to see stronger demand with some restaurants opening back up and Memorial Day holiday...
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