US Melon news 12 JAN 2009

Cantaloupes: The last of the Guatemala first
cycle fruit and the beginning of Honduras fruit
is arriving in only LIGHT volume this week.
Honduras cantaloupes are behind due to rain
delayed planting gaps, and as the next area
importing fruit, this will put stress on the already
light supplies. Costa Rica, also a large growing
area for some of the main importers, is still
about 2-3 weeks away from fruit arrival. These
factors, coupled with the very strong demand
look to keep Cantaloupes TIGHT for the next 2-
3 weeks. MARKET HIGHER

Honeydews: Honeydews are in a demand
exceeds supply situation for the at least this
week and it could possibly continue into next
week. Similar to Cantaloupes, Guatemala is
finished their pick on the first cycle of fruit,
ONLY limited sizes are available, and the fruit
is in VERY FEW HANDS. Honduras fruit is not
quite ready due to the aforementioned rain
delayed planting gaps, and Costa Rica is still a
long ways away. ALL SIZES are short and it
looks to remain that way until Honduras fruit
starts to arrive and provide some relief.
MARKET SHARPLY HIGHER