Tomato growing regions in Florida and Mexico are impacted by poor weather this week. Markets remain firm. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

• The Florida supply of round, Roma, cherry and grape tomatoes is limited this week due to overlapping rain events and cold temperatures which slowed production
  • With Labelle region winding down, Naples is the primary region and reporting good quality
  • Expect snug supplies for the month of February due to bloom drops combined with normal light acreage planted for winter
• Mexican growers are battling cold weather this week which is slowing production in new growing region of Sinaloa
  • Larger sizes (4×5 Rounds and XL Romas) are most abundant; quality is very good
  • Mexico planted less round tomatoes (more Romas) this season which could cause stronger than normal markets in February
  • The East Mexico and Baja seasons are winding down
• The elevated Grape tomato market is slowing falling with West Mexico season (crossing in Nogales) starting up
• Expect slightly higher round and Roma prices over the next week as growing regions rebound from cold weather conditions

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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