United States: Celery prices rising on lighter supplies

Published May 10, 2022

Tridge summary

Celery prices have doubled due to light supplies as the crop transition is ongoing, with California supplies decreasing substantially in Oxnard and Santa Maria, and the Florida season having ended. Yields in many Oxnard and Santa Maria fields are being impacted by seeder and two heat spikes in April. As a result, the market is expected to remain elevated until the transition to Salinas is complete in mid- to late June. Southern California's volume is 39% below last year, Central California's volume is off 14%, and imports from Mexico are 27% lower than last year through early May.

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Original content

Celery prices have about doubled in the past few weeks as the crop transition has led to light supplies.According to Markon Cooperative BB #:123315, California supplies have decreased substantially in Oxnard and Santa Maria, CA, and the Florida season has ended.“Yields in many Oxnard and Santa Maria fields are being impacted by seeder, ranging up to five to seven inches, following two heat spikes in April,” Markon said in a crop update.“Expect elevated markets until the transition to Salinas is complete in mid- to late June,” Markon said.According to Agtools BB ...

Source: Producebluebook