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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