News and Stories

Florida weather has improved and increased tomato production. Supply levels in mainland Mexico will decline in May while growers slowly transition to Baja and California.

Round

• Florida’s improved weather has increased production;
  • Harvesting is focused in the Ruskin/Palmetto area
  • All sizes are available; rent rain has increased grading/culling measures, but final packs are of good quality
• Vine ripe production is slowing down in the western parts of Mexico; the season will end in early to mid-June
• Expect volume to increase in the eastern areas of Mexico as late spring harvesting gets underway
• California’s Imperial Valley season is expected to start May 10
  • Growers will transition to the Central Valley in mid-June
  • Quality is good: no major issues are being reported
• Prices are expected to rise

Roma

• Florida volume has rebound to normal levels for this time of year
  • Weather has improved
  • Previous rain affected quality
  • Growers are grading/culling more heavily
• Mexican volume is steady
  • The Baja region will ramp up over the next two to three weeks
  • Quality ranges from average to good: some green shoulders and color issues are being observed while grading
• Expect higher prices over the next two weeks

Grape

• Florida production has increased; quality is good
• Mexican volume will shift throughout May from the mainland over to Baja region
• Prices are expected to remain stable  

Cherry

• Florida has ample supplies; quality is good
• Mexican volume is low; quality is fair
• Prices are steady

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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