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UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS

April 1, 2026

Although honeydew supplies remain limited, availability is beginning to stabilize. Cantaloupe yields are average but tightening. The domestic season will not begin until early May.

Cantaloupe – Central America

  • Production remains adequate in the near term, with a slight seasonal decline expected over the coming weeks while production winds down
  • Current sizing is primarily 9s and 12s, with some larger fruit expected later next week
  • Quality continues to perform well, with improving external color and strong flavor profiles
  • Expect markets to trend higher through April as the crop transitions north to Mexico and the U.S.

Honeydew – Central America

  • Supplies remain extremely limited, though recent production improvements are helping to stabilize coverage
  • Availability is expected to increase each week as harvesting recovers
  • Large sizes remain particularly limited, requiring order flexibility
  • Expect markets to begin easing next week as new crop supplies ramp up

Honeydew – Mexico

  • Quality is improving due to new production in Northern Mexico
  • Current supplies are dominated by large sizes (4s and 5s), with some 6s available
  • Supplies remain tight, but volume will build over the next two weeks as Northern Mexico gains momentum
  • Markets are firm in the near term, but should ease next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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