Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons

Cantaloupe and honeydew melons are severely limited this week, but modest improvement is expected next week as new crop harvesting gets underway. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew are limited; packer label is being substituted.

Cantaloupe

Arizona-California Desert Region

• Overall supplies are extremely limited; most growers’ seasons have ended
• Increased insect pressure and reduced yields pushed growers to finish one to two weeks earlier than anticipated
• Markets will remain high until the transition to the San Joaquin Valley is complete

San Joaquin Valley, California

• New crop harvesting has started in a limited manner this week
• Jumbo and large nine-count sizes are most plentiful; smaller 15-count sizes are extremely limited
• Higher volume is forecast for next week
• Expect pricing to ease the week of July 6

Honeydew

Mexico

• This season will end this week
• While this market is lower than domestic prices, availability is inconsistent

Arizona-California Desert Region

• Volume quickly fell this week
  • All sizes are extremely limited
  • Jumbo and large five-count sizes are most restricted
• Markets have jumped up
• Growers will harvest this week, but the season will end next week

San Joaquin Valley, California

• Honeydew harvests are typically seven days behind cantaloupe production, but growers are pushing to get an early start this season
• Minimal production will begin later this week; expect a steady increase in new crop availability through the week of June 29
• Expect pricing to ease once stocks ramp up the week of July 6

Citrus

Prices for small lemons (165- and 200-count sizes) remain elevated due to limited supplies and strong demand. Prices for small oranges (113- through 138-count sizes) are elevated; the Valencia season is in full swing, but larger sizes (56- through 88-count fruit) are more plentiful.

Oranges

• MFC and Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
• The California Navel crop has ended; the Valencia season is in full swing

• Availability is shifting toward large sizes (56- through 88-count fruit)
• Small sizes (113- through 138-count oranges) remain adequate, but are starting to tighten due to warm weather; expect availability to become extremely tight in August
• Quality is good; some soft fruit and early decay have been reported
• Prices for small-sized oranges will slowly increase through the Valencia season

Lemons

• MFC and ESS Lemons are available  
• District Two (Southern California) is currently in production; District One harvesting (San Joaquin Valley) has wrapped up
• 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; size is currently dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
• Quality is good; some regreening has been reported
• Expect elevated markets compared to last summer due to strong demand and fewer imported supplies

Grapes

The Mexican grape season will wrap up over the next two weeks. California harvests will start on June 28.

California

• California-grown MFC Lunch Bunch Grapes and ESS Red and Green Seedless Grapes will start shipping June 28
• Expect high prices as the season gets underway, but markets will ease once California volume ramps up in late July
• Great quality is anticipated

Mexico

• The Mexican season will end the week of July 6
• Steady demand and good quality are forecast until that time

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

Lettuce prices are trending much lower as supplies increase across California. Green leaf is the first lettuce market that’s gone back to normal levels; romaine and iceberg will follow suit over the next 10-14 days. MFC Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available in Salinas, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed.

Salinas and Santa Maria, California

Iceberg

• Markets are beginning to see relief after several weeks of elevated pricing and limited availability
• Yields are increasing, resulting in better availability and lower pricing
• Quality ranges from average to good
  • Crews continue to monitor the impact of Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia on current supplies
  • Light weights/densities have been reported from some areas
  • Sporadic mildew and internal burn are being observed due to recent warm weather
• Expect prices to remain on a downward trend as production strengthens across California and Northeastern growing regions over the next several weeks

Romaine and Green Leaf  

• Romaine and green leaf markets continue to ease as supplies increase week over week
• Romaine heart pricing is declining from historically elevated levels
• Quality is good
  • Light weights have been reported in certain areas
  • Mildew, fringe burn, and internal burn have been reported
• Lower pricing is expected through the balance of June and into early July

Mexico (into South Texas)

• Imports are available at lighter levels
• Quality is fair
  • Monsoon-season rainfall has affected quality
  • Bottom rot and mildew issues have been reported
• Pricing is steady at lower levels compared to California
• Imports will continue through the summer before rebounding with better quality in early fall

Midwest/Northeast/Canada

• Production is underway in Quebec, Canada; volume will build in the coming weeks.
• Regional growing districts across the Midwest and Northeast are getting underway, with meaningful supplies expected by mid-July
• Early-season quality has been favorable, providing additional sourcing options
• Regional programs are expected to expand steadily through the coming weeks, with peak production anticipated by mid-July

Onions

Fresh-run MFC Onions are available in Northern California and New Mexico.

California

• Northern California supplies are tighter this week as growers break into new lots
  • Several growers are experiencing minor supply gaps following abnormally warm weather
  • Supplies are dominated by jumbo sizes; medium sizes are somewhat limited
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect higher prices over the next 7-10 days as demand increases in reaction to lower volume

New Mexico

• New Mexico’s fresh-run onion harvests are lighter this week; high temperatures are hindering growth and reducing harvest times, reducing overall supplies
• Stocks are dominated by jumbo and larger sizes; medium onions remain limited
• Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect higher prices over the next 7-10 days as production works to meet current demand

Washington

• Red, yellow, and white storage supplies been depleted
• Growers are transferring onions from California to fill orders
• Prices will remain elevated until fresh-run harvests begin in the fall

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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