Tomato prices are climbing. Supplies are tighter this week; a national Mexican holiday on March 16 reduced labor and production. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.
Rounds
- Mexican crossings are limited this week following a national holiday and stronger demand
- The Sonora and Sinaloa growing regions are experiencing very hot weather this week, forcing early morning harvest starts
- Quality issues persist due to reduced border inspections and harvesting of previously abandoned fields
- Large sizes (4×4 & 4×5) are limited
- Florida supplies are extremely tight following recent poor weather, including freezing temperatures, strong winds, and frost damage
- Quality is fair, requiring additional grading
- Expect snug supplies until mid- to late April
- Expect higher prices next week and overall volatile market shifts over the next month until new growing regions get underway in late April
Romas
- Mexican supplies are snug this week due to hot weather, reduced harvesting, and strong demand
- Medium sizes are the most abundant
- Quality is mixed as some growers are harvesting older fields
- Florida stocks will remain limited until mid- to late April; stronger demand has increased prices
- Quality is fair; higher grading is required
- Expect stronger markets over the next week with volatility until mid-April
Grape & Cherry Varieties
- Florida volume is low due to freezing weather conditions this past winter
- Mexican supplies are tightening; the heat wave is affecting production schedules
- Expect slightly higher prices over the next week
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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