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CONFIDENCE Fresh Crop Report I N E VE RY C AS E. WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2022 | CANADIAN EDITION Ask a Markon Chef Menu Feature Markon has gathered a group of our Every chef needs a few solid recipes in his member- and grower-affiliated chefs to or her repertoire. That’s why Markon has put answer your questions about produce. together a catalog of fresh produce-based Ask us your most challenging cooking recipes that cover it all: day- and menu-parts, inquiries online > the range of seasons, a variety of cuisines, and FEATURED QUESTION a diverse list of ingredients. Q: Ready-Set-Serve ®(RSS) Avocado products save back of house labor and prep time. What are your favorite ways to incorporate these products into recipes? A: Whisk or process the pulp into cremas, use effortlessly as the base for avocado mousse, add into smoothies to create a luxurious viscosity, and even Highlights replace it for butter in cookie recipes and bakes. • Markon First Crop® (MFC) Premium Iceberg • Add sliced RSS Avocado Halves to weights are higher on fresh spring rolls and deep-fried average than the rest egg rolls. of the industry (42 to 49 • Line soft, warm corn tortillas with pounds compared with RSS Pico de Gallo Guacamole; top 37 to 44 pounds). with batter-fried fish, shredded red Coconut Shrimp with Lime-Mango • Recent cold weather and cabbage, diced jicama, and chopped Rice ice events have caused MFC Tomatoes; drizzle with crema. epidermal blistering and Crispy, tropical-flavored shrimp top this • Slice RSS Avocado Halves; fan colorful rice bowl stuffed with avocado, mango, peeling to develop in and garnish tostadas, fajitas, cilantro, and toasted coconut. some Arizona/California and enchiladas. desert lettuce crops. Get the full recipe > Chef Nick Gonring, • Sweet baby broccoli Markon member chef supplies are recovering following last week’s rainfall in the Salinas Valley growing region. Tips for Serving Limes Expect higher volume • Lime juice and wedges accent a wide range of beverages, glazes, cocktails, this week as more guacamoles, and salad dressings. favorable weather is • Use in ceviches, crudos, and poke recipes—they are also the forecast. star ingredient of Peruvian super sauce, leche de tigre. • Add a pleasantly sour bite to cakes, cookies, puddings, scones, and curds. • Limes are integral to many Mexican dishes, including tortilla soup, corn con crema, fresh salsa, and street tacos. • Add moisture and flavor to roasted fish (think Branzino, snapper, and sea bass) with lime juice, fresh ginger, and tamari. Browse additional usage tips > To learn more about Markon brands, please contact your sales representative | markon.com
Fresh Crop Report WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2022 Apples Bells: Red and Yellow Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price WA, USA ^^ ^ ***** $$$ FL, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ The market is unchanged. Washington MFC Fuji, MEX Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Red The market will ease over the next few weeks. Delicious Apples remain readily available; the Mexican supplies are increasing in Sinaloa and crop is dominated by 88- to 113-count sizes. Qual- Sonora. The East Coast does not produce a ity is excellent: sugar levels range from 12 significant volume of colored peppers. Quality is to 14 Brix. good: scarring and odd shape are minor issues. MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are available. Asparagus Region Supplies Quality Price Blackberries Creatively stacked in MEX ^^^ ***** $$$ Region Supplies Quality Price on-trend Mason jars or PERU/FL ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX ^^^ ***** $$$ high-ball glasses, this Prices remain elevated in Mexico. Stocks are Prices are inching up. Mexican production is past colorful salad is packed slowly increasing in Caborca and Mexicali. its peak; supplies are tightening. Quality is very with bright colors and Peruvian volume has also dipped. Quality is very good: green shoulders is an occasional issue. balanced flavors. Ideal for good: tips are firm, color is bright, and flavor is delivery! grassy. MFC Asparagus is available. Blueberries Avocados Region Supplies Quality Price Produce Region Supplies Quality Price MEX ^^^ ***** $$$ Highlights IMPORTS ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX ^^^ ***** $$$ The market is climbing. Mexican volume has Broccoli The market is level; 48-count and larger sizes dipped; supplies will increase in late January •C ool weather is forecast dominate availability. Prices for small fruit are up when spring production ramps up. Import to slow plant maturity, a bit as stocks are tighter. Quality is very good: shipments are experiencing vessel delays and resulting in fewer available texture is creamy and flavor is nutty. RSS Avocado unloading challenges. Expect volume to rise the supplies. Chunks, Halves, Pico de Gallo Guacamole, and week of January 17. Quality is very good: flavor is Pure Pulp are on the market. • Prices will climb over the sweet with pleasantly tangy undertones. next 10-14 days. Bells: Green Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price • S tocks remain extremely limited due to continued FL, USA ^^ ^ ***** $$$ AZ, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ weather challenges in all growing regions. MEX ^^ ^ ***** $$$ Prices remain depressed after the holiday season. CA, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX/TX • Expect elevated markets Expect to see increased Mexican supplies over through January. the next 7 to 10 days as several growers have Prices will climb over the next 10-14 days. Cool begun harvesting shade houses; jumbo sizes will weather is forecast to slow plant maturity, Mixed Berries dominate this crop. Production is rebounding resulting in fewer available supplies. Demand • Supplies are tightening. in South Florida after the slow holiday season; is moderate, but expected to strengthen as favorable weather is expected this week. Quality stocks become tighter. Quality is good: pin rot is • Blueberries will be the affecting some lots. MFC Broccoli is available. is very good: shelf-life is strong. MFC and Markon most challenged over the Essentials® (ESS) Green Bell Peppers are on the next two weeks. market. To learn more about Markon brands, please contact your sales representative | markon.com
Fresh Crop Report WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2022 Cantaloupe Green Leaf/Variety Lettuce Onions Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX AZ/CA, USA CO, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ OFFSHORE The market is steady to slightly higher. Rain ID, USA and cold weather/lettuce ice have hindered ^^^ ***** $$$ Prices are fairly stable; stocks are sufficient in OR, USA harvesting. MFC Premium Green Leaf Lettuce both growing regions. Quality is very good. ^^^ ***** $$$ is available. UT, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ WA, USA Cauliflower Honeydew Northwest prices remain high. Storage stocks Region Supplies Quality Price are dominated by medium-size onions. Quality Region Supplies Quality Price is excellent: skins are cured and papery and ^^^ ***** $$$ AZ/CA, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX inner flesh is juicy with zesty flavor. MFC Red Prices are elevated. Supplies are extremely and Yellow Onions are available. ^^^ ***** $$$ OFFSHORE tight. ESS Cauliflower is limited; packer label will be substituted as needed. The market is up; supplies are dominated by 6- and 8-count fruit. Quality is very good: sugar Oranges levels will rise through the season. Celery Region Supplies Quality Price ^^^ ***** $$$ Region Supplies Quality Price CA, USA Iceberg Lettuce ^^^ ***** $$$ IMPORTS AZ/CA, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ Region Supplies Quality Price The market is level despite strong demand. California Navel prices are elevated. Domestic ^^^ ***** $$$ AZ/CA, USA Quality is very good: stalks are straight and supplies are limited due to recent rain. Fancy flavor is zesty. MFC Celery is available. Prices are a bit higher. Cold weather/lettuce grade 72-, 88-, and 113-count sizes dominate ice is affecting production. Quality is average: stocks. Ethylene gas time is between 24 to 48 epidermal blistering and peeling are problems. hours. Sugar levels range from 10 to 13 Brix Cucumbers MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce is sporadic; with a mid- to high acid ratio. Region Supplies Quality Price Markon Best Available® (MBA) is being substituted as needed. Pears ^^^ ***** $$$ FL, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX Region Supplies Quality Price Lemons OFFSHORE ^^^ ***** Prices are steady at low levels. The Florida $$$ Region Supplies Quality Price WA, USA ^^ ^ ***** The market is stable; storage supplies are $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ ARG season will wrap up overe the next week or plentiful. Quality is very good: texture is firm so. Mexican supplies are ample. Honduras and flavor is mildly sweet. MFC Washington ^^^ ***** $$$ AZ/CA, USA volume will rise through January. MFC and ESS Bartlett and D’Anjou Pears are available. ^^^ ***** $$$ CHILE Cucumbers are on the market. ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX Pineapple Grapes The market rose during last week’s rain but Region Supplies Quality Price is expected to stay steady through the week. Region Supplies Quality Price Domestic supplies are dominated by 115-, 140-, ^^^ ***** $$$ CR ^^^ ***** CA, USA $$$ and 165-count sizes; 200- and 230-count stocks are ^^^ ***** $$$ ECUADOR tightening. MFC and ESS Lemons are available. ^^^ ***** $$$ OFFSHORE Expect prices to inch up through late January. Imported grape volume will be lower than stocks are tightening, especially five-count anticipated through January. Expect increased Limes sizes. Quality is very good: fruit is sweet, yet markets for the next three weeks; domestic Region Supplies Quality Price tangy and juicy. storage supplies will be substituted. MFC and ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX/TX ESS Green and Red Seedless Grapes are available. Expect elevated prices for the next 10-14 days; stocks are dominated by 150- and 175-count fruit. Quality is good. MFC and ESS Limes are available. To learn more about Markon brands, please contact your sales representative | markon.com
Fresh Crop Report WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2022 Potatoes Spring Mix Tree Fruit Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price CO, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ AZ, USA ^^ ^ ***** $$$ CHILE ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ ID, USA Prices are level, but may climb in January due Chilean fruit has started shipping. Yellow to continued rainy, cold weather in the desert nectarines are available; white nectarines will ^^^ ***** $$$ OR, USA region. Quality is good: mildew pressure is a hit the market next week. Yellow peaches will ^^^ ***** $$$ TX, USA potential issue. RSS Conventional and Organic become available the week of January 17, with Spring Mixes are available. white peaches arriving the week after. Imported ^^^ ***** $$$ WA, USA plums will be available in early February. Prices remain elevated; 70- to 100-count Chilean cherries are available. stocks are most limited. Overall crop yields Squash are down by 15-20% in the Pacific Northwest Region Supplies Quality Price (Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). Expect tight Watermelon ^^^ ***** $$$ EAST COAST supplies through the rest of the season (July Region Supplies Quality Price ^^^ ***** $$$ 2022). U.S. No. 2 supplies are scarce. MEX ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX Expect markets to remain slightly elevated over Raspberries the next two weeks. Mexico’s southern growing The market is elevated; Mexican stocks are region experienced cold/rainy weather recently, limited. Large sizes are the most plentiful. Region Supplies Quality Price lowering volume. New crop production will start Quality is very good: fruit is sweet and juicy. ^^^ ***** $$$ CA, USA in mid-January, increasing availability. Florida has experienced steady production from ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX/CA their primary southern growing regions. MFC The market is firming up. Mexican supplies are Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available. tighter this week. Quality is very good: broken fruit is sporadic problem caused by recent temperature fluctuations. Strawberries Region Supplies Quality Price Romaine CA, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ Region Supplies Quality Price FL, USA ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX ^^^ ***** $$$ AZ/CA, USA Prices are steady to slightly higher. Rain Prices remain elevated. West Coast volume is and cold weather/lettuce ice have hindered low due to frequent rain and low temperatures. harvesting. Quality is good: fringe burn, Production will increase this week. Stocks epidermal blistering and peeling, and mildew are sufficient in Florida and Mexico. MFC pressure are being found in some lots. MFC Strawberries are available. Premium Romaine Lettuce is sporadic; MBA is being substituted as necessary. Tomatoes Salads & Blends Region Supplies Quality Price ^^^ ***** $$$ FL, USA Region Supplies Quality Price ^^^ ***** $$$ MEX AZ/CA, USA ^^ ^ ***** $$$ The market is holding steady despite tightening Florida growers have moved south; supplies iceberg and romaine supplies. Rain and cold are adequate. Production is winding down in Ready-Set-Serve (RSS). Markon First Crop (MFC). weather/lettuce ice are delaying harvests. Baja and Eastern Mexico. Vine ripe and Roma Table-ready fruits & vegetables. Whole fresh fruits & Backed by 5-Star. vegetables. Backed by 5-Star. Markon’s Quality Assurance team continues harvesting has started in Western Mexico. to monitor quality and processing for the Grape tomato stocks are sufficient. Quality is ® best packs. very good. MFC Tomatoes are available. Markon Essentials (ESS). No.2 grade value-focused ® brand. Quality, food safety, 5-Star Food Safety. and consistency in every Addressing quality and box. Backed by 5-Star. safety at five key points. To learn more about Markon brands, please contact your sales representative | markon.com
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