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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