News and Stories

East Coast tomato production is slowing as growers transition to northern growing regions. New harvesting areas in Mexico are producing high-quality tomatoes.

Round

• Florida mature green harvesting is reduced this week; growers are transitioning from Ruskin/Palmetto to Quincy
• Mexican vine ripe production is starting to increase in the Eastern Mexico and Baja regions
  • Large sizes are most prevalent
  • Quality is good
• California’s Imperial Valley season has begun in a moderate way; San Joaquin Valley volume will climb in June
• Prices are expected to remain steady next week

Roma

• Florida Roma numbers are lower as the Ruskin/Palmetto season is finishing this week; the Quincy area has started with minimal acreage
• Mexican growers are transitioning from western regions to Baja, Jalisco, and San Luis Potosi; these new crop areas are producing good quality fruit
• Production will start in California’s San Joaquin Valley over the next two weeks
• Prices will remain stable through next week

Grape

• Florida supplies are diminishing as the Palmetto/Ruskin season is winding down; harvesting will start in Quincy as well as South Carolina next week
• Mexican supplies are tight
  • The Nogales season is ending
  • The Baja harvest is behind schedule
• Markets are extremely active

Cherry

• Florida has adequate supplies for current demand
• The Baja region crop is producing good quality fruit
• Expect prices to remain stable

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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