Tomato markets are slightly higher due to strong demand. Markon First Crop Tomatoes are available.
- California has an adequate supply of mature green and Roma tomatoes shipping from the Central Valley region; however, small sizes are limited
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- Some round tomato growers will begin harvesting in the Gilroy/Hollister area next week
- Roma tomato quality is very good
- East Coast (Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia) production of round, Roma, and grape tomatoes is light due to previous rain/weather
- Quality is average
- 6×6 and 6×7 round tomatoes are limited
- Cherry tomatoes are extremely tight
- Michigan production is expected to start at the beginning of August
- Mexican Roma and round tomato harvesting has decreased for summer
- The Baja Peninsula (passing through San Diego, California) will ship lower volume of grape/cherry tomatoes over the next two weeks as growers transition to new fields
- Eastern Mexico (crossing in McAllen, Texas) is providing smaller quantities; however, quality has been hit or miss
- Prices are expected to increase over the next two weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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