US Melon news 31 DEC 2008

from Pro*Act

Cantaloupes: Supplies of large sized offshore
fruit from Guatemala will continue in good
supply finishing this week and into next, and
demand is only light. Decent supplies over the
next 7-10 days will further ease the pressure
and they will be more readily available.
Although that is the case, Guatemala will finish
picking their first cycle of fruit next week,
paving the way for light supplies in week 3 of
the New Year. Honduras will be the next area
to import fruit, yet they are still about 2-3 weeks
away from arrival. There are still very good
supplies of the smaller sizes (15ct)* and deals
remain available! Quality is very good with the
Harper varieties including long shelf life and
higher Brix levels. MARKET STEADY

Honeydews: The honeydew market is strong
and there are only limited supplies to finish this
week bringing in the New Year. There will be
limited supplies again next week, and still in
few hands. Large sizes are especially short
and it looks to remain that way into next week
and beyond. Look for the market to remain
strong. MARKET HIGHER