Cantaloupe and honeydew supplies are tightening; expect higher prices for the rest of June as the crop transitions to new growing regions. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe is available. MFC Honeydew is limited.
Cantaloupe
Central America
- The offshore season has ended
Arizona-California Desert Region
- Yields have started to decline in the Arizona-California desert region; Arizona harvesting will end in two to three weeks
- Mosaic virus has been present in fields, which has reduced growth and negatively affected volume
- Size has shifted to smaller fruit, with 12- and 15-count melons the most prevalent
- Expect markets to rise through June until California’s San Joaquin Valley season gets underway in early July
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Harvesting is on track to begin in early July
- Overall supplies may tighten significantly during the transition between growing regions
Honeydew
Central America
- The offshore season has ended
Mexico
- Light production will continue for the next two weeks
- Volume is much lower than domestic-grown fruit
Arizona-California Desert Region
- Production is steady; six-count fruit is most common
- Overall quality is good, but some scarring may be present
- Total volume will start to decline over the next two to three weeks; Arizona harvesting will end in mid-June
- Markets will gradually rise as supplies diminish through June and growers transition to California’s San Joaquin Valley
San Joaquin Valley, California
- This season will begin in early July
- Supplies may be limited during the transition period
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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