Cantaloupe, honeydew markets ease as crops transition from off-shore to domestic

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this melon market update May 9, 2024:

The Central American melon season is winding down ahead of the Arizona-California domestic season; markets are slightly lower.

Cantaloupes

• Central American shipments are decreasing as the offshore season winds down
• Markets are slightly lower
• Suppliers expect their final offshore shipments to arrive the week of May 13
• Quality remains good; bruising and inconsistent ripeness may be occasional issues
• Mexican supplies are ample; prices are low
• Domestic production will begin in a limited manner in the Arizona-California desert growing region next week
• Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe will be available the week of May 13

Honeydews

• The Central American melon season is winding down
• Shipments are decreasing
• Markets are slightly lower
• Suppliers expect their final shipments the week of May 20
• Quality is good/fair; inconsistent ripeness and bruising are occasional issues
• Mexican supplies are ample; prices are low
• Domestic harvests will begin in the Arizona-California desert growing region the week of May 20
• Expect steady markets for the next 7-10 days
• Markon First Crop (MFC) Honeydew will be available the week of May 20

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.