California’s San Joaquin Valley melon season is now past peak production; markets are poised to rise as volume decreases. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew are available.

Cantaloupe

• Volume is starting to decline as the San Joaquin melon season moves past its peak
  • Prices are slightly higher
  • The California/Arizona desert season is expected to begin by the second week of October

• Supplies are dominated by large 9-count fruit; smaller 12- and 15-count melons are extremely tight, commanding higher prices
• Canadian and domestic East Coast regional growers will begin to wrap up harvesting in the next two weeks, shifting demand to California

• Quality is good; ground spotting, bruising, and green cast are occasional issues

• Expect markets to gradually rise over the next two to three weeks

Honeydew

• Volume has started to decrease in California, as the San Joaquin summer season moves past peak production
  • Prices are slightly higher
  • The California/Arizona desert season is expected to begin by the second week of October

• Supplies are dominated by large 5-count fruit; smaller 6- and 8-count fruit is limited, commanding higher prices

• Quality is good; ground spotting, bruising, and scarring are minor problems

• Expect markets to gradually rise over the next two to three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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