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   Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupes and Honeydews are available.    The California Westside growing region in the San Joaquin Valley is ending. New crop melons out of the Arizona/California desert growing region are commanding higher prices.

• MFC Cantaloupes and Honeydews are now available from the desert region
  • The crop is expected to favor large sizes such as 9-count cantaloupe and 5-count honeydews
  • Desert supplies will ship through Thanksgiving, at which point the crop will transition 100% to Mexico and offshore regions for the winter
• Mexican and offshore stocks are a few weeks away from entering the market
• Expect elevated prices for several weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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