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Offshore cantaloupe prices are fairly steady despite limited supplies. The honeydew market is level due to abundant stocks.

Cantaloupe

• Offshore volume remains fairly light out of the Central American regions of Guatemala and Honduras
• Crops continue their slow recovery from winter hurricanes; supplies should increase over the next few weeks
• Quality is good: sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix
• Expect markets to start easing when volume rises in early March

Honeydew

• Offshore and Mexican honeydew melons are available
• The market is steady with moderate demand; overall supplies are ample
• Quality is good: sugar levels range from 11 to 13 Brix
• Expect steady pricing over the next several weeks

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