A brief, unexpected supply gap is emerging in the blueberry market as California heat disruptions, Mexico’s post-peak decline, and a slow Pacific Northwest start converge. We anticipate this to last into early next week and begin to slowly stabilize as the week progresses, relates Markhon Cooperative of Salinas, CA in a press release.
North Carolina
- Volume is falling rapidly; the season will be ending this next week
- Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
- Expect elevated prices for the rest of the season
New Jersey
- Abnormally low temperatures have delayed the season by three weeks
- Growers expect up to 50% damage caused by the freezing weather
- High markets are anticipated for the entire season; stocks are scarce
Mexico
- Supplies are tightening; production is light
- Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
- Prices are elevated
California
- California season has ended
Pacific Northwest
- New crop harvesting has begun in a small way this week
- Expect yields to increase as the season progresses
- Quality is good
- Prices will begin at high levels, then inch down as supplies increase