East Coast tomato production is increasing as Virginia supplies continue to expand. West Coast supplies remain moderate as California transitions south and Mexico starts harvesting in October.

Rounds

• East Coast and Midwest
  • Virginia production has increased, with good supply and quality
  • Tennessee production continues, though volume is expected to decline as the season winds down in October
  • Michigan volume is winding down
  • Quality is good
• Mexico
  • Supplies remain light; harvesting in October is expected to improve supply
  • Hurricane Polo is projected to make landfall in Baja early next week, and may impact supply and quality
  • Quality is good, and markets remain steady
• California
  • Volume is easing as production transitions south
  • Northern crops are expected to end late October
  • Quality is good with smaller sizing
  • Markets are trending upward due to reduced overall demand

Romas

• East Coast
  • Tennessee supplies remain sufficient
  • Overall quality is good
• Mexico
  • Volumes are light; past weather events continue to impact production and quality
  • Quality is fair to good, and markets are steady
• California
  • Crops are transitioning further South
  • Quality is good with small/medium fruit most readily available

Grape and Cherry

• East Coast
  • Supplies will be lighter over the next couple of weeks
  • Expect slightly stronger markets
• Mexico
  • Supplies remain limited
  • New fields should start by late October, improving availability
  • Quality is good

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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