Tomatoes prices remain low as both Florida and Mexico have ample inventory. Markon First Crop Tomatoes are available.

• Western Mexico has abundant stocks of all varieties including round, Roma, grape, and cherry

• • The Baja Peninsula is also providing light but consistent supplies of round tomatoes
  • Harvesting transitions to new spring growing areas will occur over the next two to three weeks
  • All sizes are available; large fruit (round 4×4 and 4×5) is expected to scale down this week
  • Grape tomatoes remain plentiful
  • Overall quality is very good with no major issues to report

• Florida volume is slightly lower yet still meeting current demand

• • Mature green and Roma crops (currently extra-large and large fruit) will decrease in size over the next two weeks
  • Grape tomato harvesting is in the first pick stage
  • Quality is very good for all varieties

• Growers in Northern Florida and South Carolina are assessing potential damage after freezing temperatures this past weekend

• • The June harvesting region of Quincy, Florida might require replanting or experience potential gaps
  • Upcoming weather will play a factor
• Expect markets to increase slightly as April approaches

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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