Cantaloupe and honeydew melons are severely limited this week, but modest improvement is expected next week as new crop harvesting gets underway. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew are limited; packer label is being substituted.
Cantaloupe
Arizona-California Desert Region
- Overall supplies are extremely limited; most growers’ seasons have ended
- Increased insect pressure and reduced yields pushed growers to finish one to two weeks earlier than anticipated
- Markets will remain high until the transition to the San Joaquin Valley is complete
San Joaquin Valley, California
- New crop harvesting has started in a limited manner this week
- Jumbo and large nine-count sizes are most plentiful; smaller 15-count sizes are extremely limited
- Higher volume is forecast for next week
- Expect pricing to ease the week of July 6
Honeydew
Mexico
- This season will end this week
- While this market is lower than domestic prices, availability is inconsistent
Arizona-California Desert Region
- Volume quickly fell this week
- All sizes are extremely limited
- Jumbo and large five-count sizes are most restricted
- Markets have jumped up
- Growers will harvest this week, but the season will end next week
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Honeydew harvests are typically seven days behind cantaloupe production, but growers are pushing to get an early start this season
- Minimal production will begin later this week; expect a steady increase in new crop availability through the week of June 29
- Expect pricing to ease once stocks ramp up the week of July 6
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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