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UPDATE: Rising Tomato Prices
March 07, 2019
Roma and round tomato prices are climbing; stocks are limited.
- Mexico is the primary growing region; supplies are crossing into Nogales, Arizona and South Texas
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Tight stocks are expected for the next two weeks
- Mexican production is below-normal due to cold weather and transitioning crops
- Florida supplies are low this time of year; growers do not plant as much because Mexican volume is typically high during the month of March
- Prices are escalating for all sizes
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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