USA: Florida slowly getting to volume on strawberries

Strawberry harvesting is underway in Florida following a start near the end of November. At Guynn Family Produce Sales Inc., Gary Guynn says his farms are a bit behind in harvest though other growers have started picking more volume. “The cool weather is keeping Florida a bit slower than usual so we’re hoping we’ll get into some good volume for Christmas if it gets a little warmer. The cool weather will keep Florida slower,” he says. On boxes, the current production looks very similar to where Guynn Family Produce was at this time last year. That said, this year’s trajectory could look different. “Up until today we’re similar to last year though I think we’re going to fall behind in the next seven days compared to last year,” Guynn says. He does say the crop looks good. “It’s supposed to be a cooler winter this year which helps the size of the berries and increases some of the quantities,” he says. “It helps the size with bigger berries but when it’s colder you don’t pick as often ...