The monthly view shows the full seasonal rhythm of the processor margin. Raw material cost is fixed at season open while wholesale prices fluctuate with market conditions, creating a margin that expands mid-season as wholesale rises and compresses when wholesale softens. The 2025–26 season opened with a dock price of $4.97 CAD — the highest since 2021 — but strong wholesale prices through the year kept margins positive. The dashed line shows the additional cost of the $0.28 CAD/lb after-season premium paid to harvesters, which narrows the margin by approximately $0.30/lb on a sections basis.