Blueberry prices to rise due to domestic season slow start

Blueberry supplies are extremely limited, as the California and Georgia seasons are off to slow starts. Expect elevated prices.

Press Release

April 24, 2025

Blueberry prices to rise due to domestic season slow start

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update April 23, 2025:

Blueberry supplies are extremely limited, as the California and Georgia seasons are off to slow starts. Expect elevated prices and low volume for the next three weeks.

The Mexican season is past its peak, as production is rapidly decreasing and is expected to end in late May.

The Georgia season has been delayed up to two weeks due to unseasonably cool weather. Florida volume is down 40 percent compared to this time last year. California’s San Joaquin Valley season is expected to start the week of May 5.

Demand far exceeds supply, and the industry will remain in a production gap for the next three weeks. Expect high markets and pro-rated orders for the next three weeks.

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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