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UPDATE: HONEYDEW SUPPLY CHALLENGES

June 19, 2026

Honeydew melons supplies are declining rapidly. Markon First Crop (MFC) Honeydew Melons and Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Honeydew Chunks are limited; packer label will be shipped as needed.

Honeydew

Arizona-California Desert Region

  • While honeydew fields fared better than cantaloupe crops earlier in the season, the Mosaic virus has spread and now weakened plants
  • Production has ended; suppliers are working through remaining inventory to fill orders next week
  • Demand for all sizes greatly exceeds available supply
  • Until the transition into the San Joaquin Valley, markets will climb

Mexico

  • The import season will end over the next two weeks
  • Expect inconsistent availability and low overall volume

San Joaquin Valley, California

  • Harvesting will begin in a limited manner the week of June 29 and will ramp up after Independence Day
  • Markets will remain elevated initially due to strong demand

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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