strawberries

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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.),...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 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

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

No slowing down strawberries

Strawberries have ridden strong consumer demand to overcome market challenges all year, so why let a little fire get in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 7 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 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

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...

5 years ago 3 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

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....

5 years ago 1 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

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...

5 years ago 4 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

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...

5 years ago 5 minute read
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