Tomato growing regions continue to be impacted by extreme weather on both coasts. Strong demand and lack of overabundance is strengthening prices. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.
California
- Suppliers are experiencing the effects of July heat waves with bloom drops, lighter yields, and smaller sizing
- Quality is average with additional grading occuring due to sun damage
- Lower yields are anticipated August 20 due to bloom drops
Mexico
- Mexican round and Roma volume is light as the Southern Baja season has ended and the Central/East Mexico region is recovering from poor weather
- Grape and cherry tomato supplies are improving with good quality
East Coast
- East Coast suppliers have adequate supply, but Tropical Storm Debby will slow production this week
- Western North Carolina had rain on Sunday, stopping harvest and limiting supplies
- Eastern North Carolina is finished on round tomatoes; new plantings should resume at end of August
- Tennessee has steady supply and should remain so for August and September
- Georgia is evaluating recently planted fields (for October harvest) after Tropical Storm Debby drenched fields on Monday
- Expect higher prices over the next two weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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