Roma and round tomato production has increased due to better growing conditions in California and Central Mexico. Markets are easing. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.
California
- Better temperatures (mid-90s) over the last two weeks have increased production and improved quality
- Demand has eased
- Supplies are more consistent, lowering markets
- Romas are most abundant; fewer round tomato acres were planted
- Growers continue to monitor plants as past heat waves may reduce yields during the late September season
Mexico
- Central/Eastern Mexican round and Roma production (crossing into South Texas) has increased
- Grape and cherry tomato yields are falling in Baja as some growers transition will transition to new fields over the next two weeks
East Coast
- Southeastern supplies are limited due to fewer acres were plated for August
- Quality is good
- Tennessee and North Carolina stocks are tight, but expected to increase in September
- Virgina’s grape/cherry volume is steady
- Production is expected to start in Georgia by early October
- Michigan has consistent summer production that should run until the end of September, weather permitting
- Expect lower round and Roma prices over the next two weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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