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UPDATE: TOMATOES

April 28, 2026

Round tomato supplies remain limited out of Mexico. The Central Florida season is getting underway; supplies will increase this week.

Rounds

  • Florida
    • The Central Florida season has started
    • Production is expected to increase starting this week
    • The South Florida season is winding down
    • Quality is good
    • Markets will ease over the next few weeks
  • Mexico
    • Supplies remain extremely tight due to recent poor weather conditions and less acreage planted this season
    • Growers in the Jalisco region of Southern Mexico will begin harvesting this weekend
    • Prices are extremely elevated this week

Romas

  • Florida
    • Volume is low as the South Florida season winds down
    • The Central Florida season is underway; expect increased yields in May
    • Quality is good
    • Expect lower markets in the coming weeks
  • Mexico
    • Volume into the U.S. is low
    • Demand has increased as many buyers are substituting for round varieties; recent quality has been fair
    • Growers in the Jalisco region of Southern Mexico have begun limited production; volume will increase over the next few weeks
    • The Baja season is getting underway
    • Recent quality has been fair, but improvement is expected from the new regions
    • Prices are higher due to strong demand

Grape and Cherry

  • Florida
    • Supplies are increasing
    • Quality is good
    • Markets are starting to ease and will fall further in May
  • Mexico
    • Baja supplies are increasing
    • Sonora production is expected to start in the next few weeks
    • Quality is average
    • Expect steady pricing over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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