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UPDATE: TOMATOES

August 13, 2025

Tomato prices are active due to low yields on Eastern tomatoes, demand is higher. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

Rounds

  • California’s San Joaquin Valley has steady production however less acreage planted than last year
    • Gilroy/Hollister region has started with light volume
  • Tennessee production had a slow start due to soil conditions (from 2024 floods) and intermittent rain affecting harvest schedules
  • Alabama has lower production due to some growers affected by spotted leaf virus
  • Michigan has light supply this week due to Canadian wildfire smoke affecting yields and ripening
  • Mexico’s Baja region has steady summer volume and good quality
    • Central Mexico has wide range of quality from Jalisco, San Luis Potosi, and Torreon regions
  • Expect higher prices over the next two weeks due to East supply constraints

Romas

  • California’s San Joaquin Valley has seen good growing conditions however experiencing high East Coast demand
  • East Coast supplies are lighter due to same factors as round tomatoes
  • Michigan has steady light volume due to less sunlight
  • Central Mexico volume is light/steady; quality is average
  • Baja growers are shipping limited quantities
  • Expect higher prices over the next two weeks

Grape & Cherry Varieties

  • Overall supply levels lighter this week
    • Virginia has lower yields
    • Michigan has started with light volume
  • The Baja Peninsula and Central Mexico has steady volume with increased demand
  • Expect slightly higher prices over the next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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