Looking for more of what's in season? Check out these highlights from the latest crops report by Salinas, Calif.-based Markon Cooperative to see items that check the boxes for price, quality and availability for the week of Aug. 8.
Prices are weak; supplies are ample. New crop California desert harvesting is underway. Large sizes dominate the crop. Quality is very good; fruit is sweet and juicy.
The market has eased; domestic supplies are ample. Expect good availability into the fall. Domestic MFC and ESS Green and Red Seedless Grapes are available.
The market is weak. Salinas Valley stocks are abundant. The Michigan season is at its peak. Seeder is a sporadic issue. MFC Celery is available.
Prices remain weak. Quality is very good; internal and fringe burn are sporadic problems in some fields. MFC Premium Green Leaf Lettuce is available.
Prices remain weak. Harvesting is in full swing in Central Mexico; the Northern Baja season is also underway. Peruvian volume is rising (into Miami). MFC Asparagus is available.
Editor's note: This information is republished with permission from Salinas, Calif.-based Markon Cooperative's weekly crop report. See the full report here.