Central American cantaloupe and honeydew supplies are limited; prices are climbing.

Cantaloupes

• Imported supplies are shipping out of Guatemala and Honduras; the Costa Rican season will start soon
• Yields are lower than normal as a result of cool, wet weather in October
• Overall quality is good; bruising, green casts, and softness are occasional issues
• Supplies are dominated by jumbo and regular 9-count sizes
  • Smaller 12- and 15-count sizes are extremely limited
  • Substituting with larger melons may be necessary to avoid supply gaps
• Expect tight supplies and elevated markets for the next three to four weeks

Honeydews

• Import shipments are now coming out of Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico
• Quality ranges from fair to good; ground spotting, discoloration, and bruising are concerns in some lots
• Supplies are dominated by jumbo and regular 5- and 6-count sizes
  • Smaller 8- and 9-count fruit is extremely limited
  • Substituting with larger melons may be necessary to avoid supply gaps
• Markets are elevated; expect limited stocks over the next three to four weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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