As supplies tighten, prices will rise. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are available.
Cantaloupe
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Last week’s cooler weather greatly reduced growth in some fields; while temperatures are expected to climb this week, the heat will be short-lived
- Insect and virus pressure are negatively impacting crops
- Large sizes, especially nine-count and jumbo nine-count melons, are snug this week; 15-count remains the tightest
- Quality is solid; sugar levels range from 12-15% Brix
- Markets will inch up over the next two weeks
Honeydew
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Volume has decreased due to recent cool weather
- Smaller sizes, eight-count in particular, are limited
- Quality is good, with clean external appearance and sugar levels ranging from 11-14% Brix
- Prices will continue to inch up, then stabilize in mid-September
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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