Central American cantaloupe and honeydew melons remain extremely limited due to past storms and cold weather; demand exceeds supply.
Cantaloupe
Central America
- Stocks are extremely limited
- Cold weather and sporadic rains are slowing production and delaying replanted growth/secondary harvesting regions
- Growers are reporting reduced yields and delayed shipments as a result of the flooding brought by Tropical Storm Sara
- All sizes are tight; size substitutions may be recommended based on availability
- Markon recommends increased order lead time to maximize coverage
- Expect elevated markets and tight supplies to continue over the next three to four weeks
Honeydew
Mexican/Central American
- Mexican supplies (crossing into Nogales, Arizona) will remain tight until new crop production starts in Northern Mexico in March
- Volume is extremely low
- Cold weather and sporadic rains are slowing production and delaying replanted growth/secondary harvesting regions
- Growers are reporting reduced yields and delayed shipments as a result of the flooding brought by Tropical Storm Sara
- All sizes are limited; size substitutions may be recommended based on availability
- High prices will persist over the next three to four weeks
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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