US Melon news 07 JAN 2009

Cantaloupes: No Change Guatemala is finished picking their first cycle of fruit and with the planting gap earlier in the year due to rain, this week and next week’s incoming supplies will be affected. This is paving the way for continued light supplies. Honduras is also behind as the next area to import fruit, which could keep Cantaloupes light in supply for the next 2-3 weeks. There are still good supplies of the smaller sizes (15ct)* available now there are deals available! MARKET HIGHER

Honeydews: Honeydews are extremely tight and will remain so through this week and well into next. Similar to Cantaloupes, Guatemala is finishing their pick on the first cycle of fruit, ONLY limited sizes are available, and the fruit is in very few hands. Large sizes are especially short and it looks to remain that way until Honduras fruit starts to arrive and provide some relief in about 10-14 days. MARKET HIGHER