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Tomato supplies are tightening further, and market prices are rising. The supply chain in Mexico is stressed this week due to violent unrest throughout the country, and freezing temperatures this winter in Florida have significantly impacted yields, relates Markon Cooperative of Salinas, CA in a press release.
Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are limited; packer label will be substituted.
Rounds
- Florida tomatoes are in very short supply due to prolonged sub-freezing temperatures affecting crops in late-January
Growers have enacted the Force Majeure clause on contracts due to crop loss
Domestic supply will remain very limited until new crop supplies become available in mid-April
The Ruskin/Palmetto region is anticipated to provide some relief in six weeks, depending on the weather - Mexico yields are lighter than years past due to inclement weather
Mixed quality is being observed at pack out
Demand is increasing quickly due to Florida’s supply issues
Shipments have further slowed this week due to cartel violence, but are expected to pick up next week - Expect tight supplies and very high prices for the next six weeks until Florida’s supplies ramp up
Romas
- Florida stocks are extremely limited due to recent freezes; growers have enacted the Force Majeure clause on contracts due to crop loss
- Mexico’s Culiacan growing region is experiencing very high demand and lighter yields heading into March
All sizes are tight, and quality is average due to past weather conditions
Volume from Central Mexico’s growing regions is limited, extending into South Texas
The Mexican supply chain is under stress this week due to violent unrest and disturbed freight movement throughout the country - Supply of Roma tomatoes will be more limited, leading to higher prices compared to round tomatoes; substituting round tomatoes is recommended as necessary
- Relief isn’t expected until supplies improve in Florida in six weeks
Grape & Cherry Varieties
- Florida is experiencing low supply levels due to freezing weather conditions
- Mexican yields are moderate due to past weather conditions that have led to quality issues
- Mexico is experiencing increased demand
- Expect elevated prices throughout March
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This is an update on produce shipments from Washington, Oregon and California.
Northwest Onion Shipments
Potato shipments for the new season have recently got underway from the Columbia Basin in Oregon and Washington state. They are now moving into good volume.
In Walla Walla, WA, shipping of Walla Walla sweet onions have been ongoing for serval weeks and will continue until around Labor Day.
Northwest potato shipments from the old crop are still happening, but declining in volume as the season concludes.
California Produce Shipments
Strawberry shipments have been on a steady keel for a while now out of the Watsonville area averaging about 900 truck loads per week. Volume also is steady from the Santa Maria district, although volume is only about 25 percent of that from Watsonville.
Meanwhile moderate loadings of broccoli, cauliflower and celery continues. Lettuce, not surprisingly, leads Salinas Valley vegetable shipments. Head lettuce and romaine alone, are averaging over 1800 truckloads per week. There also are other types of lettuce and a few dozen different other veggie items being shipped.
Tomato loadings are available from the Central San Joaquin Valley, as well as the Oceanside area, and from Baja crossing the Mexican/US border at Otay Mesa.
Pear shipments are now ongoing from the Sacramento area and the northern San Joaquin Valley.
California pears – grossing about $4900 to Dallas.
Salinas Valley produce – grossing about $5600 to Cleveland.