Production is shifting to the Arizona/California desert region, as California’s San Joaquin Valley season ends. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are available.
Cantaloupe
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Harvesting has finished early for most suppliers
- Recent rain has prevented growers from re-entering fields
Arizona-California Desert Region
- The season’s first harvests have begun
- Size is dominated by nine-count fruit, followed by jumbo nine-counts; size will increase as the season progresses
- Quality is fair, as early October rains caused some issues
- Growers report a heavy presence of dirt and mud on the netting
- Soft melons and ground spotting are possible problems due to excess moisture
- Expect prices to remain elevated, as desert acreage is down this year
Honeydew
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Harvesting has finished early for most suppliers
- Recent rain has prevented growers from re-entering fields
Arizona-California Desert Region
- The season’s first harvests will begin later this week
- Early season supplies are dominated by five-count fruit, followed by jumbo five-counts; size will increase through the season
- Quality remains decent, with some scarring and occasional discoloration being reported
- A potential gap between growing regions may occur, though the Mexican crop is helping offset any significant shortages
- Pricing has inched higher due to tighter overall supplies and limited overlap with the Westside season; expect prices to remain at higher levels as acreage is down in the desert
Sonora, Mexico
- Seasonal harvesting has started
- New crop supplies are helping offset tight domestic stocks
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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