Mexico
Our growing regions here in Mexico continue to cross consistent volume each day. Fruit color, size and flavor is good as they work through their peak to support the growing spring demand at retail. Our QC team remains focused on quality and consistency in each pack. Numbers should continue at this level for the next few weeks depending on weather conditions.
Oxnard & Santa Maria
We continue to work through unsettled winter weather, with rain in the forecast almost every week. As we get closer to Spring (next month) the plants will continue to mature and push fruit out regardless of the occasional rain we may receive.
In Oxnard we are now on a regular rotation and the plants are loaded with bloom and fruit in all stages of color. We do have rain in the forecast one day next week, but will harvest around it and ensure best color and quality goes in the box. The fruit size and flavor are excellent right now and the consumers are very happy with their purchases as they come back for more and comment on our social media channels.
Santa Maria is behind Oxnard as they battle the effects of rain trying to get this season solidly off the ground. Our fields on the east side are ahead of the ranches on the west side of town, which will come in a bit later. We are keeping fields clean just waiting for this region to really take off soon as the weather improves.