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UPDATE: MELONS

May 3, 2023

Cantaloupe and honeydew markets are rising. Overall supplies are expected to be tight for the month of May as the offshore season ends and the domestic season begins.

Cantaloupe

  • Imported cantaloupes from Central America will ship through the week of May 15
  • New crop Mexican supplies have started to cross into Nogales, Arizona; supplies are extremely limited
  • Florida growers are shipping Athena variety cantaloupes; these stocks could help bridge the gap between the offshore and California seasons
  • The Arizona/California desert season is expected to begin in a limited manner the week of May 15
    • Cool weather and rain have delayed the start of the season
    • Adequate supplies are not expected until the week of May 22
  • Expect rising markets and elevated prices during the month of May while supplies transition growing regions

Honeydew

  • Imported honeydews from Central America will ship through the week of May 15
  • Mexican honeydew supplies are crossing into Nogales, Arizona; supplies are limited but increasing
  • The Arizona/California desert season is expected to begin the week of May 22
    • Cool weather and rain have delayed the start of the season
    • Adequate supplies are not expected until the week of May 29
  • Expect elevated markets for the month of May while supplies transition growing regions

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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