Prices are trending higher. East Coast tomato production is lighter than anticipated this week, while West Coast supplies continue to tighten as California production winds down. Mexican availability remains limited due to seasonal transitions and lingering impacts from Hurricane Polo, further constraining overall supply.

Rounds

• East Coast and Midwest
  • Virginia production is lighter than expected this week; projections for next week are low
  • Tennessee production continues, with volume decreasing
    • Georgia production is expected to start with very light volumes next week; limited volume is expected until mid-October
  • Michigan production is winding down; potential freeze conditions are expected early next week
  • Quality is good
  • Expecting elevated markets over the next few weeks
• Mexico
  • Supplies remain light to moderate; quality is mixed
  • Hurricane Polo caused heavy rain, flooding, and transportation disruptions in parts of Baja California Sur and Sonora; growers are assessing fields this week
  • Markets are firming as weather disruptions and seasonal transitions limit near-term supply
• California
  • Volume is uneven and lighter as production transitions south
  • Northern programs will wind down through October, tightening overall availability
  • Quality is generally good, but sizing and availability vary by shipper
  • Expect gradual upward price pressure as California supplies decline

Romas

• East Coast
  • Tennessee supplies continue with the season winding down
  • Overall quality is good
  • Expect markets to increase over the next couple of weeks
• Mexico
  • Volumes remain light to moderate; recent weather may cause short-term harvest and loading delays
  • Quality is fair to good by district
  • Markets are expected to increase over the next two weeks
• California
  • Production is tapering as crops transition farther south
  • Quality is generally good, but availability will tighten as northern programs finish

Grape and Cherry

• East Coast
  • Lighter supplies expected over the next couple of weeks
  • Slightly stronger markets are anticipated
• Mexico
  • Supplies remain limited across grape and cherry tomatoes
  • New October acreage should gradually improve availability
  • Quality is fair to good
  • Wet-field and transportation issues may create short-term delays

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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