The fall domestic melon season is winding down. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe Melons will ship through November 18 and MFC Honeydew Melons through November 22. The transition to offshore production will begin over the next few weeks.

Cantaloupe

Arizona-California Desert Region

• Harvests will wrap up over the next ten days
• Size is dominated by nine-count fruit, followed by jumbo nine-counts
• For the most part, quality is good, although some dirt may be visible on rinds
• Expect prices to remain elevated, as desert acreage is down this year and offshore production is just getting started
• Supplies will remain limited, and most suppliers will only cover contract volume; open-market opportunities will be minimal

Central America

• The first shipments of offshore cantaloupes will arrive in Southern Florida the week of November 10
• Offshore shipments into Northeastern and West Coast ports will begin arriving the week of November 17
• Expect prices to climb over the next two to three weeks during the transition period

Honeydew

Arizona-California Desert Region

• Harvests will continue through November 22, extending slightly longer than cantaloupes
• Size is dominated by five-count fruit, followed by jumbo five-counts
• Quality is mostly good, with some scarring being reported
• Expect prices to remain elevated, as desert acreage is down this year and offshore production is trailing slightly behind cantaloupes

Sonora, Mexico

• Mexican supplies are available for loading in Nogales, Arizona; prices are slightly lower compared to domestic fruit
• Packer label Mexican honeydew will be used to supplement orders until offshore production ramps up

Central America

• The first shipments of offshore honeydews will arrive in Southern Florida the week of November 24
• Offshore shipments into Northeastern and West Coast ports will begin arriving the week of December 1
• Expect prices to climb over the next two to three weeks during the transition period

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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