The offshore melon market is experiencing tight supplies as weather-related challenges earlier in the growing cycle continue to impact production. Availability remains inconsistent; markets are expected to stay firm as the industry works through supply constraints.

Cantaloupe- Central America

• Offshore supplies are tightening due to earlier weather impacts across the region
• Reduced arrivals are expected to impact the East Coast in mid-January, with California and Northeast ports following approximately one week later; some programs may see impacts into mid- to late February
• Current sizing is leaning toward 9- and 12-count, with limited jumbo fruit available
• Recent arrivals are showing good internal quality with fruit mostly firm to hard
• Brix levels are generally ranging from 12–14%
• Markets are expected to remain firm due to lighter production and limited larger fruit

Honeydew- Central America

• Honeydews are expected to be the primary challenge over the next several weeks as supplies transition from low to extremely limited
• The completion of Northern Mexican production has increased reliance on offshore fruit
• Flexibility in sizing will be necessary to navigate supply constraints
• Current sizing is primarily 6- and 8-count, with very limited availability of 5-count and larger fruit
• Weaker fields and lower yields are expected to keep this sizing trend in place
• Northern Mexico is expected to come back online mid-January, which should help relieve some pressure

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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