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California production is down. Supplies have tightened. Prices have jumped in all growing regions.

• California growers planted fewer acres due to last season’s weak tomato prices
• In addition, yield per acre is well-below normal for this time of year due to weather
  • Record rainfall in April and May disrupted plantings and young growth
  • High temperatures in June and July shocked plants, caused bloom drop, and are currently slowing growth
• East Coast production is not enough to meet demand
• Mexico supply is down this time of year due to typically high production in the states during the summer
• Expect elevated prices into September or until California’s yields increase
• New crop Florida supplies will start shipping in a limited manner in late September

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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