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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