Tomato supplies are slowly increasing on the East Coast as smaller regional deals begin; overall prices are slightly higher due to the impact of past poor weather. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

Rounds

• East Coast volume is low in Tennessee and Virginia, but starting to climb; local summer harvests will help supplement orders in mid-July
• Western North Carolina is shipping sufficient quantities of vine-ripe supplies
• California’s San Joaquin Valley is in full production; large sizes are most prevalent
• Mexico’s Baja crop is dominated by small sizes (6×6 and 6×7) as the season progresses
• Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) is shipping consistent supplies; quality is merely average due to past inclement weather
• The United States government abolished the Tomato Suspension Agreement and instituted a 17.09% duty on Mexican fresh tomatoes that began July 14
  • Markets have not reacted as the domestic U.S. season is well underway
  • The main Mexican growing season will begin in October; expect more of an impact at that time
• Expect slightly higher prices due to East Coast delays caused by poor weather

Romas

• East Coast volume is low due to recent poor weather
• The Tennessee and North Carolina seasons have begun; supplies are limited
• California’s San Joaquin Valley is in full production; quality is good
• Central Mexico yields are steady; quality is fair
• Baja growers are shipping limited quantities of small-sized fruit
• Expect steady prices until East Coast stocks increase over the next week

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Overall supply levels are low; yields should increase  next week when the Virginia season begins
• Smaller local harvests are starting in Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina, adding to overall volume
• The Baja and Central Mexico regions are shipping adequate supplies
• Expect slightly lower markets next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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