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UPDATE: TOMATOES

October 21, 2026

Tomato supplies remain extremely tight on the East Coast, West Coast, and Mexico. Prices are elevated.

Rounds

  • The California season is ending soon; many suppliers will wrap up production this week
  • East Coast supplies are extremely limited in Florida’s panhandle and Southern Georgia; the Palmetto/Ruskin season will start in approximately two weeks
  • Mexican volume is low due to recent inclement weather
  • Markets will continue rising over the next few weeks

Romas

  • California production is ending; yields are extremely low
  • East Coast and Mexican supplies will remain limited for several weeks
  • Expect elevated prices

Grape and Cherry

  • East Coast supplies are scarce; early season Ruskin/Palmetto yields will start low, but increase in November
  • Baja and Central Mexico availability remains very limited
    • Supplies will increase slightly in late October
    • Quality is fair
  • Expect high markets for several weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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