East Coast tomato production is increasing as Virginia harvests begin this week. Overall supply is moderate; growers are shifting from summer to fall growing regions during the month of September.

Rounds

• East Coast and Midwest
  • Virginia harvests are getting underway this week
  • Tennessee production continues
  • Michigan volume is increasing as the area is seeing ideal weather
  • Quality is good
• Mexico
  • Production is moderate/steady out of Baja and Central Mexico
  • 6×7 is the most plentiful size
  • Quality is good
• California
  • Growers are transitioning from summer to autumn acreage
  • Quality is good  despite recent heat
• Markets are inching up due to lower total volume

Romas

• East Coast
  • Supplies are sufficient in Tennessee
  • Overall quality is good
• Mexico
  • Volume has dipped due to recent rains in Central Mexico and Baja
  • Quality is best out of Baja region
• California
  • Roma supplies are lower; recent heat is affecting yields
  • Large sizes are the most abundant
  • Quality is good
• Prices are up slightly due to lower yields

Grape and Cherry

• East Coast
  • Volume is increasing in Virginia
  • Expect prices to remain steady for the next few weeks
• Mexico
  • Overall production is light due to recent rains in Baja and Central Mexico
  • Quality out of Central Mexico ranges from fair to average due to poor weather

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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