Tomatoes are extremely limited; demand exceeds supply. Florida’s freezing temperatures killed many acres last month; Mexican yields are also low heading into April.

Rounds

• Florida
  • There are virtually no supplies on the market
  • Growers are expected to ship low volume by mid- to late April

• Mexico
  • Expect extremely limited availability and strong demand
  • Vine ripe supplies are shipping, but yields are low

• Summary
  • Supplies are extremely limited across the board
  • Flexibility will be necessary in size and variety to fill orders
  • Romas are being substituted for round tomatoes in many retail and foodservice offerings this week
  • Overall quality is average; Markon recommends quick rotations to optimize quality due to reduced shelf-life
  • Prices will continue to rise through the next few weeks
  • Supplies should increase the week of April 13, but strong demand will keep markets high until North Florida’s season starts in early May

Romas

• Florida

• • There are virtually no supplies available

• Mexican stocks are snug due to the recent heat wave; increased disease pressure is lowering yields

• • Medium-sized fruit is most common
  • Large and extra-large supplies are tight; prices are higher
  • Quality ranges from fair to average
  • Prices are expected to increase next week as buyers substitute Romas for round tomatoes

• Summary
  • Supplies are limited across the board
  • Overall quality is average, at best
  • Prices will continue to rise through the next few weeks
  • Supplies should increase the week of April 13, but strong demand will keep markets high until North Florida’s season starts in early May

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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