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UPDATE: Melons
October 31, 2018
Markon First Crop Cantaloupes and Honeydews are limited; packer label will be substituted as needed.
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The California crop is facing weather challenges as the season winds down (typically late-November)
- Quality is fair due to wet weather
- Shelf life is shorter than normal
- Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
- Mexican cantaloupes and honeydews are on the market; quality is average
- Offshore imports will begin arriving to the East Coast the week of November 19
- Markon branded melons will not be available during the import season
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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