Cantaloupe and honeydew markets are rising. Overall supplies are expected to be tight for the month of May as the offshore season ends and the domestic season begins.

Cantaloupe

• Imported cantaloupes from Central America will ship through the week of May 15

• New crop Mexican supplies have started to cross into Nogales, Arizona; supplies are extremely limited

• Florida growers are shipping Athena variety cantaloupes; these stocks could help bridge the gap between the offshore and California seasons
• The Arizona/California desert season is expected to begin in a limited manner the week of May 15
  • Cool weather and rain have delayed the start of the season
  • Adequate supplies are not expected until the week of May 22
• Expect rising markets and elevated prices during the month of May while supplies transition growing regions

Honeydew

• Imported honeydews from Central America will ship through the week of May 15
• Mexican honeydew supplies are crossing into Nogales, Arizona; supplies are limited but increasing
• The Arizona/California desert season is expected to begin the week of May 22
  • Cool weather and rain have delayed the start of the season
  • Adequate supplies are not expected until the week of May 29
• Expect elevated markets for the month of May while supplies transition growing regions

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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