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UPDATE: CALIFORNIA CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS

September 8, 2026

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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