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UPDATE: TOMATOES

May 7, 2026

Roma and round tomato prices are much lower. Production has increased in Central Florida; all tomato varieties are ample. Mexico harvests are transitioning to new regions in Jalisco and the Baja Peninsula.

Rounds

  • Florida
    • The South Florida season has ended
    • Central Florida production has started strong
    • Harvesting has increased over the last two weeks; quality is good
    • Markets will continue to ease over the next few weeks
  • Mexico
    • Supplies are increasing as the Jalisco region in Southern Mexico has begun
      • Quality has been nice
    • The Baja Peninsula volume is low this week, but will increase later in May
    • Prices have decreased significantly now that the Cinco De Mayo holiday has passed
  • The seasons in South Georgia, the Florida Panhandle, and South Carolina will begin on June 1
  • California’s San Joaquin Valley season will start in mid-June

Romas

  • Florida
    • The South Florida season has ended
    • Central Florida volume is high
    • Expect lower markets in the coming weeks
  • Mexico
    • Supply is increasing as harvests in Jalisco and the Baja Peninsula get underway
    • Quality is good out of the Jalisco region (crossing in South Texas)
    • Production is also underway in Baja
    • Prices are much lower this week

Grape and Cherry

  • Florida
    • Central Florida stocks are ample
    • Quality is good
    • Markets are starting to ease and will fall further through May
  • Mexico
    • Baja yields are increasing; quality is good
    • Sonora production is underway
    • Expect low prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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