Inclement autumn weather will bring an end to several growing seasons this week, including California and Virginia; overall supplies are tightening. Mexico has experienced poor weather, lowering yields and increasing prices. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

Rounds

• Tennessee volume has fallen due to rain and lower temperatures
• Inclement weather will end production in Virginia earlier than scheduled
• Yields are high in South Carolina and Georgia
• Florida’s Quincy region has started production this week
• California’s San Joaquin Valley season will finish over the next week due to rainstorms; growers are seeing a wide range in quality
• Mexico’s Baja crop is recovering from recent Tropical Storm Pricilla; fall crop transitions are also underway
• Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) is experiencing erratic production due to recent storms; overall supply levels are below previous years
• Expect higher prices over the next month until harvesting is fully established in Florida and Western Mexico

Romas

• South Carolina will ship through October
• Florida growers have started production this week; fewer fields were planted this season
• California’s San Joaquin Valley will wind down quickly this week; quality is diminishing
• Yields are low in Central Mexico; quality is fair
• Baja growers are rebounding from recent heavy rains; stocks are snug
• Expect rising markets over the next month

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Florida production started a couple of weeks ago; stocks are sufficient
• The Baja and Central Mexico regions are shipping steady supplies
• Expect stable prices next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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