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UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW
December 29, 2020
Offshore cantaloupe prices continue to rise; expect extremely limited supplies through January.
Cantaloupe
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Volume is extremely low in the main growing regions of Guatemala and Honduras
- November hurricanes pushed through fields, stunting growth and reducing crop yields; large sizes are especially tight
- Demand exceeds supply; arrivals are limited on both coasts
- Quality is good; sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix
- Expect elevated markets through January
Honeydew
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Offshore and Mexican honeydews are on the market
- The market is steady to slightly higher; overall supplies are ample between both growing regions
- Prices are forecast to increase gradually over the next two weeks as fewer cantaloupes are on the market
- Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11 to 13 Brix
- Expect rising markets in January
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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