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Late winter weather in Florida is affecting grape tomato supply levels; prices are up significantly. Greenhouse cherry tomato yields are lower due to reduced sunlight and a seasonal harvesting gap.

• Round and Roma supplies are sufficient, but demand is increasing
  • Florida volume will be down a bit for the next one to two weeks as harvesting transitions to new crop growing regions
  • Mexico production is steady; stocks are adequate
  • Overall prices are up slightly
  • Quality is good in both Florida and Mexico
• Grape tomato inventory is down; markets have increased significantly
  • Florida crops are experiencing a supply gap due to bloom drop that occurred in February
  • East Coast demand has shifted to Mexico; suppliers have increased prices
  • Quality is very good
• Greenhouse heirloom cherry tomato supplies experiencing a supply gap
  • Reduced sunlight during the winter season, combined with overcast weather, has reduced yields
  • Demand exceeds supply; orders are being allocated
  • Expect extremely tight stocks until early April when Canadian production gets underway
  • Field-grown cherry tomatoes are readily available from Mexico

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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