Tomato markets are steady as multiple regions are in production including California, Tennessee, and Virginia. The South Carolina, Florida Panhandle, and South Georgia seasons are coming to an end.

Rounds

• East Coast
  • Tennessee and Virginia production is getting underway
  • South Carolina, Florida Panhandle, and South Georgia production is winding down
  • Quality is very good
• Mexico
  • The Baja Peninsula is shipping steady supplies this week
  • Volume is low in Central Mexico (crossing in South Texas), but yields will increase over the next month
  • Quality is very good
• California
  • Production is ramping up with most harvests underway in the San Joaquin Valley
  • Larger sizes are most common
  • Quality is good
• Markets will remain steady over the next few weeks

Romas

• East Coast
  • Tennessee and Virginia production is getting started and will run through the middle of October
  • Growers expect good quality for the summer season
  • Prices should remain steady for the next couple of weeks
• Mexico
  • Central Mexico has new blocks starting in early June, which will increase overall volume
  • The Baja Peninsula is in production; larger sizes are most prevalent
• California
  • Volume is increasing
  • Recent windy conditions have caused some scarring, which is being graded out
  • Large sizes are most plentiful
  • Prices are low as this new region gets established

Grape and Cherry

• East Coast
  • Production in South Carolina, the Florida Panhandle, and South Georgia has ended
  • Quality is good
  • Tennessee and Virginia production has started in a limited manner
  • Markets are to remain steady over the next couple of weeks
• Mexico
  • Baja has lower volume due to recent cooler evenings; growers are waiting on new acreage to start over the next 10 days
  • Western Mexico is shipping limited yields with average quality
  • Expect higher prices next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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