Blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry supplies are tightening, which will likely cause prices to rise over the next few weeks.
According to an alert to buyers from Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 on February 15, mixed berry supplies are becoming harder to find, and blueberry volume will remain the most challenged over the next two weeks.
Markon’s report said:
Blueberries
Mexican volume has dipped; supplies will increase in late February when spring production moves into full swing
Import shipments from Chile and Peru are experiencing vessel delays and unloading challenges
Texas-grown supplies are tight
Stocks will be extremely limited this week and next; expect volume to rise the week of February 28
Blackberries
Mexican production is past its peak; supplies are tightening
Texas-grown supplies are limited
Markets are inching up
Quality remains strong
Raspberries
Mexican supplies are tighter this week
Texas-grown supplies are scarce
Markets are firming
Quality is very good
As of February 16, USDA hadn’t recorded higher prices yet.
Charts from Agtools
Blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry supplies are tightening, which will likely cause prices to rise over the next few weeks.
According to an alert to buyers from Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 on February 15, mixed berry supplies are becoming harder to find, and blueberry volume will remain the most challenged over the next two weeks.
Markon’s report said:
Blueberries
Mexican volume has dipped; supplies will increase in late February when spring production moves into full swing
Import shipments from Chile and Peru are experiencing vessel delays and unloading challenges
Texas-grown supplies are tight
Stocks will be extremely limited this week and next; expect volume to rise the week of February 28
Blackberries
Mexican production is past its peak; supplies are tightening
Texas-grown supplies are limited
Markets are inching up
Quality remains strong
Raspberries
Mexican supplies are tighter this week
Texas-grown supplies are scarce
Markets are firming
Quality is very good
As of February 16, USDA hadn’t recorded higher prices yet.
Charts from Agtools
Greg Johnson is Director of Media Development for Blue Book Services
