Central American cantaloupe and honeydew melons are extremely limited this week; demand exceeds supply.  

Cantaloupe

Central America

• Offshore cantaloupe melons remain extremely limited
• Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Sara in November reduced yields and delayed shipments to domestic ports
• Supplies will be extremely limited this week; volume will increase slightly the week of January 13, as harvests begin in replanted lots and secondary growing areas

• • Markon recommends increased order lead time to maximize coverage over the next two to three weeks
  • Size substitutions may be recommended per availability

• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies over the next two weeks

Honeydew

Central American/Mexican

• Mexican honeydew supplies (crossing into Nogales, Arizona) are tight
  • Production has finished in Northern Mexico
  • Volume will remain low in Southern Mexico through February
• Offshore honeydew stocks remain extremely limited
  • Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Sara in November reduced yields and delayed shipments to domestic ports
  • Supplies will be extremely limited this week; volume will increase slightly the week of January 13, as harvests begin in replanted lots and secondary growing areas
    • Markon recommends increased order lead time to maximize coverage over the next two to three weeks
    • Size substitutions may be recommended per availability

• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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