Tomato transitions are occurring on both coasts; the East Coast is snug due to recent challenging weather. Regional local deals starting in mid- to late July will assist overall tomato supply. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

Round

• East Coast volume will meet demand as South Carolina winds down
  • Transitions into Tennessee and Virginia are occurring with steady volume
  • Smaller, summer local deals will help supplement in mid-July
• California’s San Joaquin Valley is in full production with good volume and sizing options
• Mexico has production on the Baja Peninsula (crossing Otay Mesa) and Jalisco/Michoacan (crossing S.Texas)
• • Baja has strong volume and quality
  • Central Mexico has been affected by poor weather; quality is reduced
• Expect slightly higher markets over the next two weeks

Roma

• East Coast volume is snug due to recent poor weather
• Tennessee and North Carolina growing regions will start in a limited manner this week
• California supply is increasing with good quality
• Central Mexico quality is fair due to weather challenges; Baja has lighter supply as some early season growers wind down
• Expect slightly higher markets over the next week

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Overall supply remains snug as poor weather has impacted transitions between South Carolina and Virginia
• Smaller local deals in Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina will help supply over the next two weeks
• Baja/Central Mexico is seeing increased demand from East Coast buyers
• Expect higher markets to persist over the next two weeks

Tomato Suspension Agreement

• The US Department of Commerce is soon expected to decide on whether to reinstate a 20.9% duty on Mexican tomato imports
• The July 14 deadline is fast approaching; however, there is no current indication that a reversal or delay will occur
• Roma and round tomato market impacts could be minimal until the main Mexican season begins in the Fall
• Grape and cherry tomato supply is more reliant on Mexico and markets may react differently
• Markon will continue to monitor and report on any decision regarding the current Tomato Suspension Agreement

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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