The supply of figs from California is coming off its peak and stabilizing. "It is slowing down but we're going to continue to stay at the shipping numbers we've been at for probably the next two to four weeks," says Marc Marchini of J. Marchini Farms.
That timing is definitely different than this time last year, following a season that started two weeks later. This year's harvest began about five days earlier than the historical average starts. "Last year we were still in our peak whereas this year, we finished our peak about 10 days ago," says Marchini, adding that it is shipping Black Mission, Brown Turkey, and Kadota fig varieties along with organic Black Mission figs.
As for demand? "It's falling off a bit and that's coinciding with the supply–as demand slows down, supply does as well," says Marchini. Add to that the fact that figs are a seasonal item that often sees strong demand at the front end of the crop. Then, as the supply increases, oftentimes an oversupply situation hits for about two to four weeks and then, demand falls off and supply settles to almost match it.
Demand and pricing
Meanwhile, pricing on figs is normal but prices haven't gotten as low as they have in the past. "That's good because everything is costing much more than it ever has," says Marchini.
While figs are top of mind now, when J. Marchini Farms exhibits next month at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia October 17-19, that's when the company's attention will turn towards some of its other commodities. At its booth, #B3971, it will showcase items such as its four-pack of radicchio and Cardone as well. "The show is more of a retail show and that's a retail item that's coming up," says Marchini. "We're also looking to connect with all of the customers at the show that we're doing business with and make that face-to-face connection especially."
For more information:
Marc Marchini
J. Marchini Farms
Tel: +1 (559) 665-2944
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https://jmarchinifarms.com/