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CONFIDENCE
Fresh Crop Report
I N E VE RY C AS E.
WEEK OF MARCH 20, 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: What seasonal specialty produce
do you recommend for spring?
A: Once the weather warms and
seasonal ingredients like ramps hit the
market, I love to showcase their intense
onion-y flavor. Also on my spring
menu suggestions are rhubarb and
strawberries (together and apart), as
well as kale.
Highlights • Add sautéed ramps to dishes
•M
arkon First Crop ® as varied as omelets, tacos, and
(MFC) Premium Green flatbreads.
Leaf Lettuce weights • Rhubarb and MFC Strawberries are a
are higher on average complimentary couple that work well
than the rest of the in pies, tarts, jams, and even as a meat
industry (23 to 25 and poultry glaze.
pounds compared with Oil-Poached Shrimp with Asparagus
18 to 24 pounds). • Kale is an ideal ingredient for dishes
crossing over from winter to spring & Chermoula
• Texas-grown MFC menus. Use it in fresh salads, bean The delicate, spring flavors of asparagus and
Onions are ramping and vegetable soups, pasta recipes, chervil make this light seafood dish ideal for
up. Northwest storage and pickled alongside barbecue warm-weather months.
stocks remain on pace meals.
to be depleted sooner Get the full recipe >
than normal. Chef Jonathon Merrick,
Markon member chef
• Markon inspectors
have been reporting on
elevated insect pressure
in lettuces and leafy
greens, as well as some Tips for Serving Asparagus
growth crack, rib blight,
and sun scald. These • Lightly fry asparagus in buttermilk and panko breadcrumbs; serve with spicy
challenges are likely to wasabi dipping sauce.
persist with more high • Wrap spears of asparagus in thinly sliced pancetta; grill until meat is crisp and
temperatures this week. asparagus is tender; serve with chicken breasts.
• Toss soba noodles with roasted MFC Asparagus and miso dressing; top
with pan-seared scallops.
• Sauté MFC Asparagus, fresh morels, and shallots; serve over
polenta with snipped MFC Chives and edible nasturtiums.
Browse additional usage tips >
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Fresh Crop Report
WEEK OF MARCH 20, 2022
Apples Blackberries
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
WA, USA
^^ ^ ***** $$$ CA, USA
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
Prices are weak. Washington MFC Fuji, Gala, MEX
Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Red Deli- Prices are level. Mexican volume is average. New
cious Apples are on the market; storage stocks crop harvesting is increasing in Oxnard, California.
are dominated by 88- to 113-count sizes. Quality Quality is very good: berries are plump and juicy
is excellent: sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix. with deep purple color.
Asparagus
Blueberries
Region Supplies Quality Price
Region Supplies Quality Price
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
The citrusy notes of blood PERU/FL
^^^ ***** $$$
IMPORTS
orange balance the grassy The market ranges from low to average. Mexican
asparagus and peppery The market has stabilized. Mexican new crop
supplies have increased. Peruvian imports will
arugula in this healthy stocks are becoming more plentiful. Delays at
remain limited for another ten days or so. Quality
spring salad. ports and unloading challenges persist on the
is very good: spear and tips are firm, color is
import market. Quality is very good.
bright, and flavor is grassy. MFC Asparagus
is available.
Produce Broccoli
Highlights Avocados Region Supplies Quality Price
Carrots Region Supplies Quality Price AZ, USA
^^ ^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
CA, USA CA, USA
• RSS and MFC Carrots
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
are limited; packer label MEX MEX/TX
is being substituted as Prices are stable. Mexican stocks are dominated Low prices persist; supplies are ample in the
needed. by 48-count and larger sizes. Quality is very good. Arizona/California desert region and Mexico.
• California jumbo carrots RSS Avocado Chunks, Halves, Pico de Gallo Quality is very good: size is consistent and flavor is
are extremely tight. Guacamole, and Pure Pulp are on the market. earthy yet fresh. MFC Broccoli is available.
Celery
Bell Peppers - Green/Red Cantaloupe
• Prices are elevated.
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
• The Arizona/California
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
desert season is winding CAN MEX
down, shifting demand to
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
FL, USA OFFSHORE
Oxnard and Santa Maria,
^^^ ***** $$$
California. MEX The market is slightly higher; stocks are tighten-
ing a bit due to higher spring consumption. Sugar
Limes Expect green bell markets to remain elevated
levels range between 10 and 14 Brix.
through March due to weather, seasonal decline,
• Large sizes are tightening; and tight supplies. Florida volume has fallen due
small supplies are to the early February freezing conditions which Cauliflower
increasing. caused bloom drop. Red bell prices will fluctuate
Region Supplies Quality Price
• Markets remain extremely over the next two weeks. Canadian greenhouse
^^^ ***** $$$
harvesting has started in a limited manner. MFC AZ, USA
high.
and Markon Essentials® (ESS) Green and Red Bell
^^^ ***** $$$
CA, USA
Peppers are available.
The Salinas Valley season has started in a limited
manner, but fluctuating prices are forecast until
the season fully ramps up. Quality is very good
but size may be small. ESS Cauliflower is available.
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Celery Green Leaf/Variety Lettuce Onions
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA, USA CO, USA
AZ/CA, USA
***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
The market is elevated. The Arizona/California Prices are up slightly; stocks are adequate ID/OR, USA
desert season is winding down, shifting despite current weather challenges. Quality
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
demand to Oxnard and Santa Maria, California. is good: insect pressure is an industrywide
^^^ ***** $$$
Quality is excellent. MFC Celery is available. TX, USA
issue. MFC Premium Green Leaf Lettuce
is available.
^^^ ***** $$$
UT, USA
Chile Peppers WA, USA
^^^ ***** $$$
Region Supplies Quality Price
Honeydew Northwest supplies are still on pace to run out
Region Supplies Quality Price sooner than normal. Quality remains average:
FL, USA
^^^ ***** $$$
internal defects will be seen in remaining
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
^^ ^ ***** $$$ storage supplies. Texas-grown MFC Onions are
^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE ramping up. Mexican stocks have increased.
Markets are high due to rising fuel costs,
growing region transitions, and strong demand The market is slightly higher; stocks are tight- The California Imperial Valley season will get
for Lent. Serranos, Red Fresnos, and Yellow ening a bit due to higher spring consumption. underway the week of April 18. MFC Red and
Caribes are extremely limited; Jalapenos, Quality is very good: sugar levels range Yellow Onions are available.
Poblanos, and Anaheims are following suit. between 10 and 14 Brix.
Cool evenings in Mexico coupled with seasonal Oranges
harvesting transitions are tightening stocks.
Spring Sonora crops will start in approximately Iceberg Lettuce Region Supplies Quality Price
three weeks, increasing overall volume. The
^^^ ***** $$$
Region Supplies Quality Price CA, USA
Florida season is behind schedule; many crops
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA, USA
^^^ ***** $$$
IMPORTS
experienced bloom drop during the February
freeze. Expect elevated prices for a few more Prices are elevated but starting to inch down The market is stable. Large sizes (56- to
weeks. as weather warms. Supplies should increase 88-count packs) dominate the California Navel
through the week. Quality is average: problems crop; smaller sizes (113- and 138-count) are
include growth cracks, rib blight, and sun tight. Quality is very good: sugar levels range
Cucumbers scalding. MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce is from 10 to 13 Brix. MFC Navel Oranges are
Region Supplies Quality Price sporadic; Markon Best Available® (MBA) is available.
being packed as necessary.
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
Pears
^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE
Lemons
Prices are up. The East Coast transition from Region Supplies Quality Price
Region Supplies Quality Price
offshore fruit to Florida spring crops is behind
schedule, but finally getting started; volume CA, USA
^^^ ***** $$$
WA, USA
^^ ^ ***** $$$
Prices are low; storage supplies are plentiful.
is low. Quality is very good: wind scarring is
The market is level. The California coastal MFC D’Anjou Pears are on the market; 80- to
a minor issue. MFC and ESS Cucumbers are
region is the main growing source at this time; 110-count fruit is ample. California Bartletts will
available.
choice grade fruit dominates availability. MFC become available in June.
and ESS Lemons are on the market.
Grapes
Pineapple
Region Supplies Quality Price Limes
Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
CR
^^^ ***** $$$
The market is steady; imported supplies are MEX/TX
^^^ ***** $$$
ECUADOR
sufficient. Quality is good. MFC and ESS Green
^^^ ***** $$$
OFFSHORE
and Red Seedless Grapes as well as Lunch The market is stable; stocks are adequate in
Bunch Grapes are available. Prices are extremely high. Large sizes are both growing areas. Quality is very good: fruit is
tightening; small supplies are increasing. MFC sweet and tangy.
and ESS Limes are sporadic; packer label
substituted when needed.
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Potatoes Spring Mix Tree Fruit
Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$ ^^^ ***** $$$
CO, USA AZ, USA CHILE
^^^ ***** $$$
ID, USA Prices are steady; Arizona/California desert Prices are stable. Chilean white and yellow
supplies are sufficient. Quality is very good: nectarine and peach stocks are adequate.
^^^ ***** $$$
OR, USA
yellowing is minimal. RSS Conventional and Imported plums are available. Quality is very
^^^ ***** $$$
TX, USA Organic Spring Mixes are available. good: sugar levels range from medium to high.
^^^ ***** $$$
WA, USA
Overall supplies have tightened as the Nork- Squash Watermelon
otah season begins to wind down. Norkotahs Region Supplies Quality Price
Region Supplies Quality Price
are expected to be depleted by early April;
^^^ ***** $$$
EAST COAST
^^^ ***** $$$
once that occurs, Burbanks will be the sole MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
variety for the rest of the season. Expect MEX
The market is level. Mexican stocks are
markets to inch as suppliers work to extend
The market is high. Florida yellow squash sufficient. Large sizes are especially plentiful.
remaining storage volume. MFC Burbank and
stocks are extremely limited; zucchini volume Quality is very good: sugar levels range
Norkotah Potatoes are available.
is a bit higher. Spring production will start in between 10 and 14 Brix.
a few weeks. Some crops are winding down
Raspberries in Southern Mexico, while other fields are
not producing as expected due to disease
Region Supplies Quality Price
problems. Expect tight supplies through at
^^^ ***** $$$
CA, USA least early April. MFC Zucchini and Yellow
Squash are available.
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX/CA
The market is level; supplies are increasing.
Quality is very good: berries are plump, deep Strawberries
red, and tangy sweet. Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
CA, USA
Romaine
^^^ ***** $$$
FL, USA
Region Supplies Quality Price
^^^ ***** $$$
MEX
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA, USA
Prices remain high. Volume is low in Central
Prices are elevated but should inch down due Mexico and Florida; these seasons are
to this week’s warm weather. Stocks are starting ending. Harvesting is on the upswing in
to rebound. Quality is average: insect pressure, Oxnard, California. Quality is very good. MFC
epidermal blistering, and peeling are issues. Strawberries are available.
MFC Premium Romaine Lettuce is sporadic;
MBA is being substituted as necessary due to
low weights. Tomatoes
Region Supplies Quality Price
Salads & Blends FL, USA
^^^ ***** $$$
Region Supplies Quality Price MEX
^^ ^ ***** $$$
^^^ ***** $$$
AZ/CA, USA Markets remain low. Mexican harvesting
Raw product iceberg and romaine markets are transitions to new spring growing areas will
Ready-Set-Serve (RSS). Markon First Crop (MFC).
climbing; industry supplies are tight. Weights occur over the next two to three weeks. Florida Table-ready fruits & vegetables. Whole fresh fruits &
are low, making it necessary to harvest more volume is slightly lower yet still meeting current Backed by 5-Star. vegetables. Backed by 5-Star.
heads to achieve necessary volume. Markon’s demand. Growers in Northern Florida and ®
Quality Assurance team continues to monitor South Carolina are assessing potential damage
quality and processing for the best packs. after freezing temperatures this past weekend. Markon Essentials (ESS).
No.2 grade value-focused ®
Expect prices to increase slightly as April brand. Quality, food safety, 5-Star Food Safety.
and consistency in every Addressing quality and
approaches. MFC Tomatoes are available. box. Backed by 5-Star. safety at five key points.
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