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Strawberries in 2020 are a tale of supply and demand, not pandemic
The national strawberry market in 2020 appears to have been influenced much more by traditional factors, such as weather and...
Strawberry supplies tighten as strong season wraps up
California strawberry growers are winding down a strong 2020, but weather problems are making the market tight for the next...
Mexico’s success in strawberry exports is causing friction
In 2019, Mexico became the top strawberry exporter in the world, generating $827.3 million from exports (mainly to the U.S.),...
Driscoll’s and Plenty collaborate to grow strawberries indoors
WATSONVILLE, Calif. & SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.- Driscoll’s, BB #:116044 the leading consumer brand in fresh berries, and indoor vertical-farming...
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...
Bobalu Berries launches new website
PRESS RELEASE Bobalu Berry Farms BB #:354734 has launched a new website that Bobby and RC Jones, managing partners are...
Guanajuato emerging as Mexican berry power
Mexico is seeing the state of Guanajuato emerge is a bigger player with strawberries showing the evidence. Located in central...
No slowing down strawberries
Strawberries have ridden strong consumer demand to overcome market challenges all year, so why let a little fire get in...
California Giant Berry Farms announce strawberry supplier’s Sustainability Certification
Watsonville, CA –California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 and Measure to Improve, LLC (MTI) BB #:294542 announce the Sustainably Grown certification...
Strawberries near peak of strong season
The strawberry market has seen increased volume and strong demand and very little effect from the pandemic. Supplies from the...
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,...
Safety at work on California strawberry Farms
WATSONVILLE, CA (May 27, 2020) – A new video produced by the California Strawberry Commission BB #:153596 highlights how strawberry...
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...
Why do strawberries love California’s Monterey Bay?
MOSS LANDING, CA–It was unseasonably warm and sunny the day I toured this Andrew & Williamson BB #:125044 strawberry ranch....
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...
California Strawberry Commission adds coronavirus safety guidance
PRESS RELEASE: WATSONVILLE, CA (May 6, 2020) – I Pick Safety is a new effort from the California Strawberry Commission...
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...
Oppy’s Ocean Spray strawberries surge in California
As consumers increasingly seek the familiar in their shopping experience, Oppy’s BB #:116424 Ocean Spray®-branded strawberries are poised to bring...
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