Cantaloupe and honeydew production is dominated by large-size fruit, limiting the availability of smaller sizes. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are on the market.

Cantaloupe

San Joaquin Valley, California

• Harvests are ramping up in the Westside District

• New crop supplies are dominated by large fruit (9-count and jumbo 9-count sizes)
• Small melons (12- and 15-count sizes) are extremely limited, as current varietals are yielding mostly larger fruit (9-count and Jumbo 9-count packs)
• Quality is excellent; flavor is sweet, sugar levels range from 14-16% Brix
• Expect elevated markets for small melons over the next two weeks until more fields are harvested and second cuts are made

Arizona-California Desert Region

• The season is past its peak and will end the first week of August

• The crop is dominated by large fruit (9-count and jumbo 9-count sizes); 12- and 15-count sizes are limited
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 13% to 16% Brix

Honeydew

San Joaquin Valley, California

• Harvests have begun in the Westside District
• New crop supplies are dominated by large sizes (5-count and jumbo 5-count packs); small sizes (6- and 8-count fruit) are extremely limited
• Quality is good; occasional sunburn and scarring are being reported, but internal color and flavor are strong
• Sugar levels range from 12% to 14% Brix
• Expect elevated prices for small sizes over the next two weeks until more fields are harvested and second cuts are made

Arizona-California Desert Region

• The season is past its peak and will end the first week of August
• The crop is dominated by large sizes (5-count and jumbo 5-count melons); small sizes (6- and 8-count fruit) are extremely limited
• Quality remains fair; scarring is being caused by strong winds

Sonora, Mexico

• The season is past its peak and will end the first week of August
• The crop is dominated by 8-count sizes, helping offset the limited availability of small-size domestic fruit
• Quality is excellent

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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