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CONFIDENCE
Fresh Crop Report
I N E VE RY C AS E.
WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2022
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: Grapes are a healthy snack for
boxed lunches and cheese platters.
What ways do you suggest serving them
in cooked dishes?
A: Grapes are highly versatile and can
be woven through menus beyond their
familiar sweet narrative. Braise them in
balsamic vinegar and honey to make
an agrodolce for your next pork chop,
Highlights pickle them to bring fresh acidity to
global handhelds, or even roast them
• Markon First Crop®
with olive oil and verjus to accompany
(MFC) Premium
grilled fish.
Romaine weights are
higher on average than • Sauté Ready-Set-Serve® (RSS) Stuffing
the rest of the industry Starter and fresh thyme; add wild rice
(36 to 39 pounds and vegetable stock; simmer until
compared with 31 to 37 rice is tender; stir in roasted MFC Red
Taco Salad
pounds). Seedless Grapes, walnuts, and the
zest of MFC Oranges This updated version of a family favorite is
• Strawberry prices packed with fresh, healthy produce.
are easing; supplies • Roast MFC Green Seedless Grapes
are ramping up in all until tender and serve with gooey Get the full recipe >
regions. cheeses like Brie or stir into dips like
hummus.
• Broccoli markets are
decreasing due to • Sauté RSS Diced Onions, MFC Red
warmer weather in the Seedless Grapes, and Italian parsley;
Arizona and California serve over seared sea scallops.
desert growing regions. Chef Nick Gonring,
• Brussels sprouts prices Markon member chef
are easing as supplies
increase in Mexicali,
Mexico.
Tips for Serving Lemons
• Marinate tuna cubes in olive oil, MFC Chervil, and black
pepper; thread on skewers with quartered MFC Lemons.
• Roast red snapper with marinated artichoke hearts, MFC
Potatoes, slices of MFC Lemons, and MFC Tarragon.
• Stir in tahini, sesame seeds, and the juice and zest of MFC
Lemons; serve in pita with falafel.
Browse additional usage tips >
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Fresh Crop Report
WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2022
Apples Bells: Red and Yellow
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
WA
^^ ^ ***** $$$ FL
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
Prices are unchanged. Washington MFC Fuji, MEX
Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Red Prices have eased. Mexican stocks continue to
Delicious Apples are on the market; the stor- increase. The East Coast does not produce a
age crop is dominated by 88- to 113-count sizes. significant volume of colored peppers. Quality is
Quality is excellent: sugar levels range from 12 to good: no major issues are being reported. MFC
14 Brix. and ESS Red Bell Peppers are available.
Asparagus Blackberries
Region Supplies Quality Price
Region Supplies Quality Price
Give classic flapjacks a
bit of flair with bright pink
MEX
^^ ^
***** $$$ MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
PERU/FL The market is stabilizing. Mexican supplies are
beet juice. The flavor is a sufficient for demand. Quality is very good: green
The Mexican market has eased; supplies have
bit earthier but remains increased in Caborca and Mexicali. Peruvian shoulders are occasional problems.
sweet. Top with vibrant stocks are steady. Quality is very good: tips are
fruits and edible flowers firm, color is bright, and flavor is grassy. MFC
for a crowd-pleasing Asparagus is available. Blueberries
presentation. Region Supplies Quality Price
Avocados MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
Produce Region Supplies Quality Price IMPORTS
^^^ ***** $$$
Highlights MEX
^^^ ***** $$$ Prices are high but should begin easing as
Mexican supplies are starting to increase.
Prices are fairly stable; 48-count and larger sizes
Cauliflower dominate Mexican crops. Th market for small fruit
Imported fruit is being delayed at ports and
experiencing unloading challenges due to labor
• Prices will ease over the is slightly higher. Quality is very good: texture is
shortages. Quality is very good: flavor is sweet
next 7 to 10 days. creamy and flavor is nutty. RSS Avocado Chunks,
with pleasantly tangy undertones.
Halves, Pico de Gallo Guacamole, and Pure Pulp
• Warm weather will are on the market.
increase yields in the
Broccoli
Arizona and California
desert regions. Bells: Green Region Supplies Quality Price
Cilantro Region Supplies Quality Price AZ
^^ ^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
FL CA
• The market is easing.
^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
MEX MEX/TX
• Yields are rebounding ^^
following an exceptionally Mexican prices have fallen; volume is high. Large Markets are decreasing due to warmer weather
wet December in Oxnard, sizes dominate Florida supplies. Cold weather in the Arizona and California desert growing
California; approximately is predicted in Florida which may tighten stocks, regions. Fairly steady prices are anticipated over
10” of rainfall was but high temperatures are forecast in Mexico, so the next two weeks. Quality is good: pin rot is an
recorded for the month. overall availability should hold steady. Quality occasional problem. MFC Broccoli is available.
is very good: no major problems are being
Oranges reported. MFC and Markon Essentials® (ESS)
• Strong demand is driving Green Bell Peppers are available.
up prices.
• Fruit is dominated by
large sizes (56- to 88-count
packs); smaller sizes are
tightening.
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WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2022
Cantaloupe Green Leaf/Variety Lettuce Onions
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$ AZ/CA
^^ ^ ***** $$$ CO
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE The market is weak; supplies are adequate. ID
Quality is very good: mildew damage is in
^^^ ***** $$$
Prices are unchanged; supplies are sufficient. MEX
some lots but is being trimmed at harvest. MFC
Quality is very good: sugar levels are rising.
^^^ ***** $$$
Premium Green Leaf Lettuce is available. OR
^^^ ***** $$$
UT
Cauliflower
Honeydew WA
^^^ ***** $$$
Region Supplies Quality Price
Region Supplies Quality Price Prices will remain elevated through the end of
AZ/CA
^^ ^ ***** $$$
Markets will ease over the next 7 to 10 days.
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$ the Northwest MFC Onion season in late April.
Dry scale and translucent layers are becoming
^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE
Warm weather will increase yields in the Arizona challenges. Mexican onions have begun
and California desert regions. ESS Cauliflower Prices are elevated; stocks are dominated by entering the U.S. (into South Texas); markets are
is available. 6- and 8-count sizes. Quality is very good: sugar high as rain has affected production. Texas-
levels are increasing. grown onions will become available in early
March. California onions are estimated to start
Celery shipping from the Imperial Valley in late April.
Region Supplies Quality Price
Iceberg Lettuce
Region Supplies Quality Price
Oranges
AZ/CA
^^ ^ ***** $$$
Expect steady to slightly lower prices over the
next few weeks. Quality is very good: some
AZ/CA
^^ ^ ***** $$$
The market is steady. Quality is very good: wind
Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
Oxnard lots are being affected by disease and freeze damage are being trimmed from
^^^ ***** $$$
pressure. MFC Celery is available. outer leaves at harvest. MFC Premium Iceberg IMPORTS
Lettuce is available. Strong demand is driving up markets. Fruit
Cucumbers is dominated by large sizes (56- to 88-count
Lemons packs); smaller sizes (113- and 138-count) are
Region Supplies Quality Price tightening. Ethylene gas time is between 24
Region Supplies Quality Price to 48 hours. Sugar levels range from 10 to 13
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
Brix with a mid- to high acid ratio. MFC Navel
^^^ ***** $$$
ARG
^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE
Oranges are available.
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA
The market has dipped a bit; demand is
^^^ ***** $$$
moderate. Mexican supplies are steady in CHILE
Sonora and Sinaloa; growing conditions are
Pears
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
ideal. Honduran imports are on the market (into Region Supplies Quality Price
South Florida); port congestion has improved. Prices are elevated. Domestic supplies are
Florida growers will start domestic harvesting in
March. MFC and ESS Cucumbers are available.
dominated by 115-, 140-, and 165-count sizes;
200- and 230-count stocks are limited. MFC and
WA
^^ ^ ***** $$$
Prices are low; stocks are ample. The Washington
ESS Lemons are available. Bartlett Pear season has ended. MFC D’Anjou
Pears are readily available; 80- to 110-count
Grapes supplies dominate the crop. The California Bartlett
Limes
Region Supplies Quality Price season will start shipping in June.
Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE
^^^ ***** $$$ Pineapple
MEX/TX
Prices will remain high for another week or two.
Importers continue to battle shipping delays Expect high prices through early February. Region Supplies Quality Price
from Chile and Peru. Imported MFC and ESS Stocks are dominated by small sizes; large sizes
^^^ ***** $$$
CR
Green and Red Seedless Grapes as well as are tighter. MFC and ESS Limes are sporadic;
packer label substituted when necessary.
^^^ ***** $$$
Lunch Bunch Grapes are now on the market. ECUADOR
Elevated prices persist; supplies are tight,
especially five-count sizes. Quality is very good:
fruit is sweet and tangy.
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Potatoes Spring Mix Tree Fruit
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
CO
^^^ ***** $$$ AZ
^^ ^ ***** $$$ CHILE
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
ID The market is unchanged; volume is high. The market is steady; stocks are sufficient.
Quality is good: mildew pressure is a sporadic Chilean white and yellow nectarines and
^^^ ***** $$$
OR
problem. RSS Conventional and Organic Spring peaches are being shipped. Imported plums
^^^ ***** $$$
TX Mixes are available. will enter the market in early February. Chilean
cherries are available.
^^^ ***** $$$
WA
Idaho Burbank and Norkotah markets are rising Squash
as suppliers extend storage supplies. Stocks Region Supplies Quality Price Watermelon
are dominated by large sizes (40- to 70-count
^^^ ***** $$$
EAST COAST Region Supplies Quality Price
potatoes); smaller sizes (80- to 100-count
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
supplies) are sufficient. Norkotahs should MEX MEX
remain available into early April; once Norkotah
Prices have stabilized; demand is moderate. Prices are high; Mexican supplies are tight.
stocks are depleted, Burbanks will be the sole
Florida supplies will remain tight through Large sizes dominate current crops. Quality is
variety for the rest of the season. MFC Burbank
early March when production starts on spring very good: fruit is sweet and juicy.
and Norkotah Potatoes are available.
crops. Mexican stocks are increasing this week,
especially zucchini. Quality ranges from good
Raspberries to very good. MFC Zucchini and Yellow Squash
are available.
Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
Strawberries
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX/CA
Region Supplies Quality Price
Prices are stabilizing; stocks are meeting
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
demand. Quality is very good: broken fruit is a
^^^ ***** $$$
sporadic problem. FL
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
Romaine Markets are easing; supplies are ramping up in
Region Supplies Quality Price all regions. Santa Maria, California production
will pick up weekly; berry size is large. Stocks
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA
are steady in Florida and Mexico. Quality is very
Prices are inching down; supplies are increasing good. MFC Strawberries are available.
while demand is weak. Quality is very good:
fringe burn and light epidermal blistering/
peeling are issues in some lots. MFC Premium Tomatoes
Romaine Lettuce is available. Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
FL
Salads & Blends
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
Region Supplies Quality Price
Mexico tomato production is ramping up due
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA to favorable weather, while Florida growers
Prices are steady; iceberg/romaine volume is are facing near-freezing temperatures. Expect
meeting demand. Markon’s Quality Assurance steady round, Roma, and cherry tomato prices Ready-Set-Serve (RSS). Markon First Crop (MFC).
team continues to monitor quality and over the next week. Grape tomatoes remain Table-ready fruits & vegetables. Whole fresh fruits &
Backed by 5-Star. vegetables. Backed by 5-Star.
processing for the best packs. a bargain. Overall quality is 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.
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