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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,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Strawberries escape California heat

Despite the heat wave in California, strawberry production continues to chug along with higher volume than last year. According to...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

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

Markon names CEO

SALINAS, Oct. 19, 2020 – Today, Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 announced Andy Hamilton will serve as the next Chief Executive...

4 years ago 3 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

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 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: 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...

5 years ago 3 minute read
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