Prices are elevated. Tomato supplies remain extremely tight. Florida growers are transitioning between districts, limiting production. Recent freezing temperatures in Mexico are keeping availability critically low.

Rounds

• Florida

• • Ruskin/Palmetto suppliers are starting production very slowly; harvesting days are sporadic at this point in the season
• Mexico
  • Freezing temperatures have impacted production
    • Crossings have been very limited the past two weeks
    • Round availability is essentially nonexistent
  • Jalisco growers will start harvesting rounds on May 1; the Baja season will begin late next week
  • Expect extremely low volume through mid-May

Romas

• Florida

• • The Immokalee season is winding down
    • First picks are limited
    • Most growers will start second and third picks next week
  • Supplies are very snug as yields have fallen and the crop is transitioning north

• Mexico

• • Crossings into the US have fallen; quality is fair at best
  • Jalisco growers will start harvesting Romas next week
  • The Baja season is getting underway in a limited manner
  • Freeze impacts are expected to keep markets elevated through May (potentially into June)

Grape and Cherry

• Florida

• • Supplies are slowly increasing
  • Markets are trending lower will ease into May
• Mexico
  • Baja volume is rising as this region was not impacted by recent cold weather

Summary

• Rounds remain critically short, driven by a Florida district transition and extremely limited Mexico crossings
• Markets remain elevated; meaningful availability is not expected until mid-May (potentially into June)
• Maintain order flexibility and rotate product quickly

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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