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The California Westside growing region in the San Joaquin Valley is beginning to wind down. Supplies are tightening; large sizes are becoming limited. Prices are rising, especially for cantaloupe. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupes and Honeydews are available.

• California’s Westside growing region will continue for a few more weeks, through approximately mid-October
  • Yields are decreasing at the end of the season
  • Cantaloupe sizing has shifted from large to small/medium; 9-count fruit will be very limited through the end of the season
  • Honeydew sizing is favoring 6- and 8-count fruit; 5-count melons will be limited until the season ends
• Regional melon crops across the country are winding down, causing demand to shift to California and prices to rise
• Mexican and offshore stocks are a few weeks away from entering the market
• The Arizona/California desert growing region will begin in a limited way the week of October 8
• MFC Cantaloupes and Honeydews will be available from the desert region
• The crop is expected to favor large sizes such as 9-count cantaloupe and 5-count honeydews
• Desert supplies will ship through Thanksgiving, at which point the crop will transition 100% to Mexico and offshore regions for the winter
• Expect higher prices for the two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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