Increased San Joaquin Valley melon production has decreased prices. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew are available.
Cantaloupe
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Production has steadily increased this week
- While all sizes are available, 9-count melons are more abundant than 15-count supplies
- Fields are producing solid quality with great external and internal color
- The increased volume has led to markets dropping significantly this week
- Expect markets to keep trending down further into next week as production ramps up
Honeydew
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Production is increasing this week
- Size is dominated by large with five-count and jumbo five-count melons; eight-count stocks are limited
- The week of July 20 will bring a slightly better mix of honeydew sizes
- Quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-14% Brix
- Markets will inch down more slowly than cantaloupe prices
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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