Round tomato supplies are tightening; markets are rising. Roma tomato supplies remain adequate with lower markets. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

• Florida volume is very light due to bloom loss following January’s unfavorable cold and rainy weather; demand has shifted to Mexico
  • Quality is good to fair with growers moving into second and third picks
  • Smaller (6×7) round tomatoes are more prevalent
  • Expect lighter supplies over the next two to three weeks with bloom drop in January and overall less acreage planted
• Mexican Roma and round tomato production is limited following cold weather in Culiacan; demand is strong
  • Quality is good as growers move into new lots
  • Supplies are dominated by larger size rounds and Romas (4×4 and 4×5 packs)
  • Grape and cherry tomato supplies are adequate; prices are slightly lower
• Expect Roma and round tomato prices to rise over the next two to three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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