Tomato Shipments are Slowly Increasing on the East Coast

Tomato Shipments are Slowly Increasing on the East Coast

Tomato shipments are slowly increasing on the East Coast as smaller regional harvests begin; overall prices are slightly higher due to the impact of past poor weather, according to a press release by Markon Cooperative of Salinas, CA. The company is currently shipping Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes.

Rounds

  • East Coast volume is low in Tennessee and Virginia, but starting to climb; local summer harvests will help supplement orders in mid-July
  • Western North Carolina is shipping sufficient quantities of vine-ripe supplies
  • California’s San Joaquin Valley is in full production; large sizes are most prevalent
  • Mexico’s Baja crop is dominated by small sizes (6×6 and 6×7) as the season progresses
  • Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) is shipping consistent supplies; quality is merely average due to past inclement weather
  • The United States government abolished the Tomato Suspension Agreement and instituted a 17.09% duty on Mexican fresh tomatoes that began July 14
  • Markets have not reacted as the domestic U.S. season is well underway
  • The main Mexican growing season will begin in October; expect more of an impact at that time
  • Expect slightly higher prices due to East Coast delays caused by poor weather

Romas

  • East Coast volume is low due to recent poor weather
  • The Tennessee and North Carolina seasons have begun; supplies are limited
  • California’s San Joaquin Valley is in full production; quality is good
  • Central Mexico yields are steady; quality is fair
  • Baja growers are shipping limited quantities of small-sized fruit
  • Expect steady prices until East Coast stocks increase over the next week
  • Grape & Cherry Varieties
  • Overall supply levels are low; yields should increase next week when the Virginia season begins
  • Smaller local harvests are starting in Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina, adding to overall volume
  • The Baja and Central Mexico regions are shipping adequate supplies
  • Expect slightly lower markets next week
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