High temperatures have tightened supplies in many East Coast areas. Demand for California tomatoes is strong; prices are up substantially. Markon First Crop Tomatoes are available.

• East Coast round and Roma stocks will remain limited until the first week of September
  • High temperatures and rain have caused low yields in the Tennessee and Alabama growing regions
  • Michigan round tomato production started late; however, grape tomatoes are up and running with excellent supply and quality
  • Heat waves affected many local regional deals this summer season, shifting demand to the West Coast

• Limited California Roma and mature green tomato acreage planted this year has kept volume low

• • The drought created water restrictions for growers and reduced the ability for California growers to handle gaps from other growing regions
  • Mature green tomatoes have average quality; Roma quality is better
• Mexican Roma, cherry, and grape tomatoes are tight this week as the monsoon season is starting
  • Quality is average
  • Expect supplies to increase in September
• Expect prices continue rising over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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