New crop tomato harvesting is starting in South Florida and Western Mexico. Round, grape, and cherry tomato markets are easing; Roma prices are steady. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

Round

• East Coast production is extremely limited due to past hurricanes
  • South Florida is starting to harvest post-hurricane tomato plantings
  • The Central Florida season will start next week
  • Florida is expecting temperatures as low as 40 degrees next weekend (January 10 and 11)
• Production has commenced in Culiacan, Mexico and will increase to full capacity over the next two weeks
  • Overall demand is weak
  • Quality is very good
  • Harvesting is winding down in Central Mexico and Baja; quality is fair
• Prices are expected to continue falling

Roma

• East Coast stocks are increasing as production begins in South and Central Florida
•  Supplies will ramp up in Culiacan, Mexico over the next few weeks
  • New crop quality is very good
  • Production is winding down in Jalisco

• Expect prices to decrease over the next two weeks

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• South Florida volume has risen as new crop production is underway
• Harvests will finish up in Baja and Central Mexico over the next 10 days; quality is average
• Supplies are increasing in Western Mexico
• Expect lower prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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