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UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS

May 20, 2025

Cantaloupe

Arizona-California Desert Region

  • The domestic desert season has begun in a limited manner and will ramp up over the next two weeks
  • New crop supplies are dominated by 12-and 15-count fruit; 9-count fruit is limited, but will increase as more growers begin harvests
  • Quality is excellent; Sugar levels range from 11-13% Brix
  • Initial prices are slightly lower than imported fruit

Central America

  • Volume is decreasing as the season comes to an end
  • Final shipments of offshore fruit will arrive into domestic ports this week
  • Remaining supplies are dominated by 9-count fruit; 12- and 15-count sizes are tight

Honeydew

Arizona-California Desert Region

  • Domestic desert harvests have begun in a limited manner with more growers to starting the week of May 26
  • New crop supplies are dominated by 6- and 8-count fruit; larger 5-count fruit is limited but will increase over the next two weeks
  • Initial prices are slightly higher than offshore fruit, yet will soften slightly once more growers begin harvests

Central America/Mexico

  • Central American supplies are limited;  rain in Guatemala has impacted arrivals
  • The Central American offshore honeydew season will wrap up the week of May 26
  • Mexican volume is low; growers are transitioning to new growing regions in Northern Mexico
  • Expect prices to remain elevated until the domestic season ramps up

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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