News and Stories

Domestic Melons

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe Melons are available; MFC Honeydew Melons will begin shipping Thursday, May 31
• Packer label honeydews are being packed due to low volume; most suppliers are packing in jumbo-size cartons
• Triple-digit temperatures are forecast for Monday, May 28, which is ideal for melon growth
• Stocks will increase after Memorial Day weekend; prices are expected to ease

Lemons

• MFC and Markon Essentials Lemons are available
• Production has fully transitioned from San Joaquin Valley, California to the Southern California coastal region
• Shelf-life is shorter than normal at this time of year
• Expect prices to continue rising through the summer

Rain in the Southeast

• MFC Peppers, Cucumbers, Squash, and Tomatoes are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Rainfall will be lighter in Georgia than Florida

• Expect loading delays and quality issues such as bruising, decay, and wind damage over the next ten days
• Bell pepper prices will remain elevated through next week; prices for other items are poised to rise

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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