The offshore melon season continues to face inconsistency as weather challenges during the growing cycle have reduced fruit set, leading to lower yields and a smaller size profile. As a result, markets remain firm heading into the holiday period.

Cantaloupe

Central America

• Offshore cantaloupe production remains limited due to weather impacts earlier in the season
• Large-sized fruit, particularly 9-count and jumbo 9-count, remains scarce with 12-counts more readily available
• Fruit quality is generally strong, with firm texture and high suger levels
• Prices are expected to remain firm as limited availability of larger fruit and lighter overall production continue to support pricing

Honeydew

Central America

• Honeydew supplies remain constrained as offshore production ramps up
• Large fruit, including four- and five-counts, is limited with availability skewing toward smaller sizes
• Market conditions will remain firm through the holidays

Mexico

• Production is wrapping up in Northern Mexico
• Supplies from Jalisco and Michoacán will begin shipping next week
• The harvesting transition south will shift availability from primarily eight-count fruit to mostly five-count and some six-count honeydews
• Prices should hold at current levels as larger fruit remains scarce and overall southern production is lower than northern volume

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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