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UPDATE: TOMATOES

February 18, 2026

Florida tomato supplies are extremely limited. Mexico will play a major role in covering orders over the next two months. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

Rounds

  • Florida supplies will remain limited until mid-April
  • Many growers are enacting the Act of God clause, as entire crops have been lost
  • March supplies will be dominated by off-grade fruit
  • Western Mexico has sufficient supplies
    • Demand is increasing
    • All sizes are available
  • Expect higher prices over the next two weeks

Romas

  • Florida stocks are limited; Homestead and Immokalee were severely impacted by recent freezes
  • Growers are shipping moderate supplies out of Western Mexico
    • Strong demand has shifted from Florida
    • Prices will remain high through early April
    • Quality is good
    • All sizes available
  • Volume is fairly steady out of Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
  • Expect higher prices over the next two weeks

Grape & Cherry Varieties

  • Recent freezing temperatures have severely lowered yields in Florida
  • Mexican stocks are moderate in Sinaloa and limited in Baja
  • Demand will shift towards Mexico
  • Expect slightly higher prices next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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