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Tomato prices have fallen. Although supplies increased in Mexico and Florida, this week’s near-freezing temperatures will slow growth and delay production in Central Florida. As Florida volume diminishes, demand will shift to Mexico, pushing the market back up to the mid-level range.

• Central and South Florida mature green volume will increase through January
  • New crop harvests have begun in Central Florida
  • Growers in Southern Florida are expected to start harvests in 7 to 10 days
  • Below-normal temperatures will slow growth and delay production in the central part of the state; markets will stabilize this week
• The Mexican mature green season is underway
• Quality is very good
• Vine ripe, Roma, Grape, and Cherry tomato volume is increasing, slowly easing markets
• Demand will shift from the East Coast and push prices back up to the mid-level range

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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