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CONFIDENCE
Fresh Crop Report
I N E VE RY C AS E.
WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 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: 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 >
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Fresh Crop Report
WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2022
Apples Bells: Red and Yellow
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
WA
^^ ^ ***** $$$ FL
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
The market is unchanged. Washington MFC Fuji, MEX
Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Red The market will ease over the next few weeks.
Delicious Apples remain readily available; the Mexican supplies are increasing in Sinaloa and
crop is dominated by 88- to 113-count sizes. Qual- Sonora. The East Coast does not produce a
ity is excellent: sugar levels range from 12 significant volume of colored peppers. Quality is
to 14 Brix. good: scarring and odd shape are minor issues.
MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are available.
Asparagus
Region Supplies Quality Price Blackberries
Creatively stacked in
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$ 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
^^^ ***** $$$
The market is climbing. Mexican volume has
Broccoli The market is level; 48-count and larger sizes
dipped; supplies will increase in late January
•C
ool weather is forecast dominate availability. Prices for small fruit are up
when spring production ramps up. Import
to slow plant maturity, a bit as stocks are tighter. Quality is very good:
shipments are experiencing vessel delays and
resulting in fewer available texture is creamy and flavor is nutty. RSS Avocado
unloading challenges. Expect volume to rise the
supplies. Chunks, Halves, Pico de Gallo Guacamole, and
week of January 17. Quality is very good: flavor is
Pure Pulp are on the market.
• Prices will climb over the sweet with pleasantly tangy undertones.
next 10-14 days.
Bells: Green
Brussels Sprouts Broccoli
Region Supplies Quality Price
Region Supplies Quality Price
• S tocks remain extremely
limited due to continued
FL
^^ ^ ***** $$$ AZ
^^^ ***** $$$
weather challenges in all
growing regions.
MEX
^^ ^ ***** $$$
Prices remain depressed after the holiday season.
CA
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
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.
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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
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
MEX AZ/CA CO
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE The market is steady to slightly higher. Rain ID
and cold weather/lettuce ice have hindered
^^^ ***** $$$
Prices are fairly stable; stocks are sufficient in OR
harvesting. MFC Premium Green Leaf Lettuce
both growing regions. Quality is very good.
^^^ ***** $$$
is available. UT
^^^ ***** $$$
WA
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
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA
^^^ ***** $$$
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
Iceberg Lettuce
^^^ ***** $$$
IMPORTS
AZ/CA
^^^ ***** $$$
Region Supplies Quality Price
The market is level despite strong demand. California Navel prices are elevated. Domestic
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA
Quality is very good: stalks are straight and supplies are limited due to recent rain. Fancy
flavor is zesty. MFC Celery is available. Prices are a bit higher. Cold weather/lettuce grade 72-, 88-, and 113-count sizes dominate
ice is affecting production. Quality is average: stocks. Ethylene gas time is between 24 to 48
epidermal blistering and peeling are problems. hours. Sugar levels range from 10 to 13 Brix
Cucumbers MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce is sporadic; with a mid- to high acid ratio.
Region Supplies Quality Price Markon Best Available® (MBA) is being
substituted as needed. Pears
^^^ ***** $$$
FL
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX Region Supplies Quality Price
Lemons
OFFSHORE
^^^ *****
Prices are steady at low levels. The Florida
$$$
Region Supplies Quality Price
WA
^^ ^ *****
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
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA
volume will rise through January. MFC and ESS Bartlett and D’Anjou Pears are available.
^^^ ***** $$$
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 $$$ and 165-count sizes; 200- and 230-count stocks are
^^^ ***** $$$
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.
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WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2022
Potatoes Spring Mix Tree Fruit
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
CO
^^^ ***** $$$ AZ
^^ ^ ***** $$$ CHILE
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
ID 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
^^^ ***** $$$
OR
region. Quality is good: mildew pressure is a hit the market next week. Yellow peaches will
^^^ ***** $$$
TX 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
^^^ ***** $$$
WA
plums will be available in early February.
Prices remain elevated; 70- to 100-count Chilean cherries are available.
stocks are most limited. Overall crop yields Squash
are down by 15-20% in the Pacific Northwest Region Supplies Quality Price
(Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). Expect tight Watermelon
^^^ ***** $$$
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.
^^^ ***** $$$
CA in mid-January, increasing availability. Florida
has experienced steady production from
^^^ ***** $$$
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
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
Region Supplies Quality Price FL
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA
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
^^^ ***** $$$
FL
Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
AZ/CA
^^ ^ ***** $$$
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.
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