Tomatoes markets are higher than usual this summer season due to extreme weather and less overall acreage planted. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

• California’s elevated temperatures in early July have reduced yields and caused quality issues (sunscald, softening) in round and Roma crops
  • Another heat wave is expected next week, exacerbating long-term yield/quality concerns
  • Expect higher prices in August
• Mexican growers will transition crops from Southern Baja to Northern Baja over the next two weeks, reducing overall volume
  • Quality has been nice on Roma and round tomatoes, smaller sizes are more common
  • Grape and cherry tomato supplies are limited
    • Most stocks are shipping from the Baja Peninsula
    • Demand is strong
    • Prices are high
  • Poor weather conditions have kept yields low in Central Mexico
• Eastern Coast supplies are adequate and meeting demand
  • Virginia grape and round tomato quality is very good; large-size rounds (5×6) dominate crops
  • The North Carolina/Tennessee mountain region has started round and Roma harvesting this week
• Expect slightly higher prices over the next two weeks and active markets in late August when California battles long-term heat/bloom drop challenges

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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