Roma and round tomato supplies are snug; markets are expected to remain elevated over the next month. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available; packer label may be substituted in some instances.

Round

• East Coast production is extremely limited due to past hurricanes
  • Production is ending in Georgia and the Florida Panhandle
  • Volume is extremely low in Florida’s Ruskin/Palmetto region; most fruit is off grade
  • Expect replanting to start in Central and South Florida in late December/early January
• Mexican stocks are tight in Baja and Central Mexico due to cool fall weather
  • Extra-large sizes (4×4 and 4×5) are limited and priced higher than medium-size fruit (5×5 and 5×6)
  • Harvesting in Northern Baja is winding down, leaving only low yields out of Southern Baja
  • Central Mexican crops (crossing into South Texas) are in seasonal decline; quality is average
  • The Sinaloa growing region will get underway in mid-December, with full production by early January
  • Expect higher pricing through December

Roma

• East Coast stocks are extremely snug
  • Production is winding down in Georgia and Quincy, Florida this week
  • Expect limited availability and higher markets over the next five weeks
• Harvesting in seasonal decline in Baja and Central Mexico
  • Small sizes are most common; quality is hit or miss depending on the lot/grower
  • Some Culiacan growers are harvesting green fruit early and gassing, which can affect shelf-life
  • Markon recommends substituting lower-priced Romas for round tomatoes over the next month, if possible

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Grape tomato supplies are snug
  • Florida growers are only spot harvesting due to Hurricane Milton
  • Expect higher volume in early December from replanting
• Baja supplies are tight
• Central Mexico is experiencing a gap in production
• Expect higher prices this week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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