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CONFIDENCE
Fresh Crop Report
I N E VE RY C AS E.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2021
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: Using RSS Collard Greens is a
fast and easy way to add this healthy,
increasingly popular ingredient to
menus. How do you serve them raw?
Cooked?
A: Raw collards are a smart substitute
for to-go salads as their hearty texture
holds up to travel times. My preferred
way to prepare them is stewed with
Highlights thick chunks of pork bacon, plenty of
garlic, and onions, and a hint of vinegar.
• Markon First Crop®
Serve these Southern favorites with
(MFC) Premium Green
barbecue, sweet potatoes, mac and
Leaf weights are higher
cheese, and salty ham.
on average than the
rest of the industry (19 • Toss raw Ready-Set-Serve® (RSS)
to 26 pounds compared Chopped Collard Greens with shaved
with 17 to 25 pounds). watermelon radish and MFC Granny
Lemon New Potatoes with Collards
Smith Apples cut into match sticks;
• Hurricane Pamela will Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside,
drizzle with vinaigrette and top with
hit Mexico’s Sinaloa these red potatoes are tossed with bright
fried shallots.
growing region this lemon and umami-rich ‘nooch!
week. A wide variety •S
immer RSS Chopped Collard Greens
of items might be and RSS Chopped Kale in a coconut- Get the full recipe >
impacted including curry sauce; ladle over rice.
corn, tomatoes, bell Chef Marcus Calderon,
peppers, squashes, Markon member chef
and cucumbers.
• Green leaf, iceberg, and
romaine prices continue
to rise due to increased
disease pressure and Tips for Serving Apples
cooler temperatures • Add sweetness and crunch to green and grain-based salads
that have reduced with chunks of MFC Gala or Fuji Apples.
yields and carton
• Stack rounds of MFC Golden Delicious Apples, MFC
weights in the Salinas
Fennel, and MFC Bartlett Pears for a visually appealing,
Valley.
vertical salad.
• Stuff crepes with roasted apple, pumpkin, and
pomegranate seeds; drizzle with caramel for a unique
fall dessert.
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Fresh Crop Report
WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2021
Apples Bells: Red and Yellow
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
WA
^^ ^ ***** $$$ CA
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
The market is low. New crop Washington MFC CAN
Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and
^^^ ***** $$$
EAST COAST
Red Delicious Apples are ample. Overall quality is
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
excellent: sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix.
The market is unchanged. East Coast growers will
Asparagus harvest through this month in Georgia and North
Carolina. West Coast stocks are meeting demand.
Region Supplies Quality Price The Canadian season will run through mid-
November. Quality is very good: color is vibrant
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
and shape is elongated. MFC and ESS Red Bell
^^^ ***** $$$
PERU/FL Peppers are available.
This hearty grain salad gets Prices have stabilized; supplies are increasing
umami from mushrooms, in Baja, Mexico. Peruvian volume is stable (into
sweetness from Kabocha
Blackberries
Miami, Florida). Quality is very good: tips are
squash, and bright notes firm, color is bright, and flavor is grassy. MFC Region Supplies Quality Price
from lemon. Serve warm Asparagus is available.
for cold months or chilled
CA
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
when it starts to heat up. Avocados Prices are elevated; the Watsonville season will
Region Supplies Quality Price end in late October. Mexican production has also
Produce MEX
^^^ ***** $$$ slowed. Quality is average: problems include
softness, decay, and leaky fruit.
Highlights PERU
^^^ ***** $$$
The market is steady. The California season has
Onions Blueberries
ended. Mexican growers are harvesting a range
• Current supplies are of 48- to 70-count fruit; No. 2 grade fruit is tight. Region Supplies Quality Price
dominated by medium Peruvian volume is low, but should remain on the
sizes. market through this month. RSS Avocado Chunks,
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
Halves, Pico de Gallo Guacamole, and Pure Pulp PERU
• Growers report size is
increasing this week. are available.
High markets persist. Mexican production has
been inconsistent due to labor and weather
Oranges
Bells: Green issues; growing regions have had a 33% increase
• The California Valencia in rain this year. Port delays are affecting the
Region Supplies Quality Price
season is coming to an availability of South American fruit, but Peruvian
end. New crop Navels will
enter the market this week
CA
^^ ^
***** $$$ stocks are increasing. Quality is very good: berries
are plump and sweet.
^^^ ***** $$$
EAST COAST
in a very limited manner.
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX/TX
• Prices will remain elevated Broccoli
through October. Prices are level. East Coast production is in
Region Supplies Quality Price
Georgia; yields are high. West Coast volume is a
Squashes bit lower. Mexico’s new crop season will start in
Sonora by late October/early November. Quality
CA
^^^ ***** $$$
• Expect lower markets over
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX/TX
the next one to two weeks. is very good: walls are thick, skins are smooth, and
flavor is zesty. MFC and Markon Essentials® (ESS) Prices are a bit lower than last week, but remain
• Zucchini and yellow Green Bell Peppers are on the market. elevated. Although Mexican supplies have
squash supplies are increased slightly, overall volume is low. Quality
increasing on the East is good: brown bean, hollow core, yellowing, and
Coast. The main Mexican pin rot are possible problems. MFC Broccoli is
season should begin later available.
this month.
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Fresh Crop Report
WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2021
Cantaloupe Green Leaf/Variety Lettuce Onions
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
AZ
^^^ ***** $$$ CA
^^ ^ ***** $$$ CO
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
CA Prices continue to rise due to increased disease ID
pressure and cooler temperatures that have
^^^ ***** $$$
The market is rising. Growers are in transition to OR
reduced yields and carton weights in the Salinas
the desert area. MFC Cantaloupes are limited;
^^^ ***** $$$
Valley. Internal/fringe burn are occasional end- WA
packer label will be substituted as needed.
of-season issues. MFC Premium Green Leaf Expect elevated markets through October.
Lettuce is available. Current supplies are dominated by medium
Cauliflower sizes, causing a significant price gap between
Region Supplies Quality Price Honeydew medium and jumbo sizes. When retail/holiday
demand strengthens in November, more raw
^^^ ***** $$$
CA Region Supplies Quality Price product will be released from storage sheds,
Prices are elevated following another stretch increasing large-size onion volume and easing
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ
of cool weather in Salinas and Santa Maria. prices. MFC Red and Yellow Onions are on
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
Quality is very good: yellowing is minimal. ESS the market. Packer label onions are available
Cauliflower is available. The market is up; growers are transitioning in Colorado.
to the Arizona/California desert region. MFC
Honeydew Melons are tight; packer label will
Celery be substituted as necessary. Oranges
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
CA
^^^ ***** $$$ Iceberg Lettuce CA
^^^ ***** $$$
The market is active. Growers are preparing
^^^ ***** $$$
Region Supplies Quality Price IMPORTS
to move to Oxnard at the end of the month;
^^^ ***** $$$ Prices will remain elevated through October.
CA
initial yields will be low due to disease pressure.
The California Valencia season is coming to an
Salinas production will run through mid- Prices continue to rise due to increased disease
end. New crop Navels will enter the market this
November, then shift to Yuma in late December. pressure and cooler temperatures that have
week in a very limited manner. The Early orange
Quality is very good. MFC Celery is available. reduced yields and carton weights in the
variety is shipping from Mexico (into McAllen,
Salinas Valley. MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce is
Texas); Texas early oranges will become
sporadic; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being
Cucumbers substituted as needed.
available in early November.
Region Supplies Quality Price
Pears
EAST COAST
^^ ^
***** $$$ Lemons
Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX Region Supplies Quality Price
Prices are slightly lower than last week. On ARG
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
^^ ^ ***** $$$
the East Coast, Georgia is the main region of
^^^ ***** $$$
WA
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
production; volume is high. Mexican growers
The market is low. California Bartlett yields
^^^ ***** $$$
are harvesting in Baja and Sonora; Hurricane CHILE
are high; this variety will remain on the market
Pamela may affect harvests and lower yields.
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX through October. Washington Bartlett and
MFC and ESS Cucumbers are sporadic.
The market is high; overall supplies are limited, D’Anjous are available.
but quality is very good. MFC and ESS Lemons
Grapes are available. Pineapple
Region Supplies Quality Price
Region Supplies Quality Price
Limes
CA
^^ ^ *****
The market is weak; domestic supplies are
$$$
Region Supplies Quality Price
CR
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
ECUADOR
plentiful. Quality is very good: fruit is firm, yet
juicy with subtly sweet flavor. Domestic MFC
MEX/TX
^^ ^ *****
Prices have eased. Volume is inching up,
$$$
Prices should hold steady through late
November. Supplies are adequte; 5- and
and ESS Green and Red Seedless Grapes
are available. especially small and medium sizes. MFC and 6-count sizes dominate current shipments.
ESS Limes are available. Sugar levels are approximately 15 Brix.
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WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2021
Potatoes Spring Mix Tree Fruit
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
CO
^^^ ***** $$$ CA
^^ ^ ***** $$$ CA
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
ID Prices are level; Salinas Valley stocks are The California nectarine and yellow peach
plentiful. Quality is very good: brittle texture, seasons have ended. White peaches will be on
^^^ ***** $$$
OR
mildew pressure, and yellowing are occasional the market for two more weeks. Plums will run
^^^ ***** $$$
TX issues. RSS Conventional and Organic Spring through the first week of December. Offshore
Mixes are available. fruit will hit the market by late December/
^^^ ***** $$$
WA
early January.
New crop Burbank production has begun.
Once the harvest is complete, stocks will Squash
be cellared until they complete the sweat Region Supplies Quality Price Watermelon
process. Ample supplies of large-size (40- to
^^^ ***** $$$
CA Region Supplies Quality Price
70-count) MFC Idaho Norkotah Potatoes are
available; 90- through 100-count MFC Idaho
Norkotah Potatoes are limited. Quality is
EAST COAST
^^^ ***** $$$ CA
^ ***** $$$
^^
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
MEX EAST COAST
good; occasional skinning, excess moisture,
Expect lower markets over the next one to ^^^ ***** $$$
and cooler mold may be observed in fresh-run TX
potatoes. U.S. No. 2 stocks are scarce. two weeks. East Coast volume is at its peak in
The market is low; stocks are ample, especially
Georgia and North Carolina. The main Mexican
large sizes. Growers are transitioning from
season (into Nogales) should begin later this
Raspberries month. Hurricane Pamela is headed towards
California to Arizona. Quality is very good: fruit
is sweet and juicy.
Region Supplies Quality Price Mexico’s West Coast and has the potential to
disrupt supplies/affect quality further into the
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
fall season.
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX/CA
The market is climbing. Although California Strawberries
production is light, the season should run
Region Supplies Quality Price
through November. Mexico volume is steady,
^^^ ***** $$$
but some fields have passed their peak. Quality CA
problems include botrytis and yellow rust due to
Prices will remain two-tiered until harvesting has
poor weather.
moved from the Salinas/Watsonville region to
Santa Maria; demand is strong. New crop Santa
Romaine Maria berries are tight and commanding higher
markets. Quality is very good: dark, overripe,
Region Supplies Quality Price
and bruised fruit is being seen in Watsonville/
Salinas. MFC Strawberries are available in
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
Markon’s recyclable cardboard or plastic
Prices continue to rise due to increased disease clamshells.
pressure and cooler temperatures that have
reduced yields and carton weights in the Salinas
Valley. Quality is average: internal burn, mildew Tomatoes
pressure, seeder, and fringe burn are potential
problems. MFC Premium Romaine Lettuce is Region Supplies Quality Price
sporadic; MBA is being packed as needed.
^^^ ***** $$$
CA
^^^ ***** $$$
EAST COAST
Salads & Blends Ready-Set-Serve (RSS). Markon First Crop (MFC).
^^^ ***** $$$ Table-ready fruits & vegetables. Whole fresh fruits &
MEX Backed by 5-Star. vegetables. Backed by 5-Star.
Region Supplies Quality Price
Round prices are stable despite tighter-than- ®
^^^ ***** $$$
CA normal volume. Vine ripe supplies are limited
in Mexico. Roma and grape markets are a bit Markon Essentials (ESS).
The market is steady despite limited stocks. No.2 grade value-focused
higher. Florida yields will ramp up next week. MFC
®
brand. Quality, food safety, 5-Star Food Safety.
Quality is good: internal burn, mildew pressure, and consistency in every Addressing quality and
Tomatoes are available.
seeder, and fringe burn are issues. box. Backed by 5-Star. safety at five key points.
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