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UPDATE: TOMATOES

July 14, 2021

Roma, round, and cherry tomato prices remain steady. Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Tomatoes are available.

  • California round and Roma tomato volume is expected to increase
    • Round tomatoes are dominated by small sizes (6x6 and 6x7); large sizes are limited (4x4 and 4x5)
    • Roma tomatoes are peaking on jumbo and extra-large sizes
    • Quality is good
  • East Coast round, Roma and grape tomatoes are limited
    • Virginia is in light production
    • New crop harvesting will start in North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee this week   
    • Round tomatoes are on the large side (4x4 and 4x5)
    • Quality is very good
  • Mexican vine ripe, Roma and cherry tomato production is moderate; grape tomatoes are snug
    • Baja Roma and grape tomato crops are transitioning to new fields; some quality issues are present
    • Vine ripe and Roma supplies are increasing in Jalisco and San Luis Potosi; large sizes are most abundant
    • Overall quality is good

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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