Central American cantaloupe and honeydew volume is starting to decrease as the offshore melon season winds down.

Cantaloupe

Central America

• Volume is decreasing
• Remaining supplies are dominated by large/9-count fruit; smaller/12- to 15-count sizes are limited
• The offshore cantaloupe season will finish the week of May 26
• Expect steady markets over the next 7-10 days

Arizona-California Desert Region

• Desert harvests will start in a limited manner the week of May 12; more growers will start production the following week
• Cooler weather has impacted growth and delayed initial harvests by several days; growers expect small fruit size early in the season
• Initial prices are expected to be slightly lower than offshore fruit

Honeydew

Central America/Mexico

• Central American supplies are limited; delayed shipments are causing occasional quality issues
• Remaining supplies are dominated by large/five-count size fruit; smaller/6- to 8-count sizes are limited
• The Central American offshore honeydew season will wrap up the week of May 26
• Expect steady prices over the next 7-10 days
• Mexican volume is steady at slightly lower prices, helping offset demand for offshore fruit

Arizona-California

• Domestic desert harvests will begin in a limited manner the week of May 19, with more growers starting production the week of May 26
• Initial prices are expected to be slightly lower compared to offshore fruit

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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