News and Stories

Melons

• Cantaloupe and honeydew prices will increase over the next two weeks
• Markon First Crop (MFC) Melons are not packed during the offshore season
• Supplies are available in Florida and will be on the California market by next week
• Mexican-grown cantaloupes are available through mid-December; Mexican-grown honeydews will be available through the winter season

Strawberries

• MFC Strawberries are not available; Markon Best Available and packer label are being substituted
• New crop strawberries are on the market in Florida and Mexico, where quality is better
• California quality and supply levels are being affected by wet weather
• Prices are fairly steady

Tomatoes

• Florida round tomato supplies are below average through late December; extra-large sizes will be especially limited
• Mexican grown vine-ripe tomato supplies are scarce; winter production will ramp up by early January
• Mexican roma supplies are sufficient; increasing demand will push prices higher
• Expect elevated markets to continue through December

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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