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Crop Update
Week 36
Overview
This is Freshway’s Crop Update Report for Week 36 (Aug 31 – Sep 06 , 2026). It provides an overview of exotic fruit availability and growing conditions across Ecuador, México, Guatemala, Vietnam and Honduras. The report covers dragon fruit (white, yellow, red), guava, lychee, rambutan and mangosteen highlighting weather impacts, supply levels, and seasonal outlooks.
White Dragon Fruit
Current Week:
Limited to fair supplies are expected during Week 36 from Ecuador’s coastal growing regions. Availability is expected to remain limited as most of the crop continues to come from off-season production supported by supplemental lighting.
Outlook:
Supply volumes are expected to improve during Week 37; however, volumes may be more limited for weeks 38 and 39 as September is expected to remain challenging from a supply standpoint, with tighter fruit availability likely throughout much of the month.
Yellow Dragon Fruit
Current Week:
Limited availability is anticipated during Week 36 from Ecuador’s Palora region. Due to shelf-life considerations, most shipments are still expected to move by air freight. Weather conditions remain marked by intermittent rainfall, with temperatures generally ranging from the low 60s to the low 70s°F. These conditions may continue to affect harvest schedules and the overall pace of production.
Outlook:
Supply volumes are projected to remain limited for 37; however available volumes are expected to improve for weeks 38 and 39 providing better overall availability compared with recent weeks. Fruit quality is also expected to improve as growing and harvest conditions become more favorable. With the anticipated increase in both volume and quality, we expect to have sufficient availability to support sea freight shipments during these two weeks, allowing for a more consistent and reliable supply program.
Red Dragon Fruit
Current Week:
Limited supplies of red dragon fruit are expected during Week 36. Weather conditions are forecast to remain hot and dry.
Outlook:
Limited supply is also expected for week 37 and 38.
Mexican Guava
Existing week:
Steady supplies with solid fruit quality are expected throughout Week 36. Weather conditions across the key growing regions of Michoacán, Mexico, remain highly favorable, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s °F and only a low probability of rainfall during the week.
Outlook:
Volume availability is expected to remain consistent through Weeks 37 and 38. As the seasonal rainy pattern begins to develop, increased precipitation may become a factor influencing overall fruit quality and harvest operations. We will continue to closely monitor weather conditions and provide updates as the season progresses.
lychee
Current Week:
Lychee from China continues to present solid supplies for week 36. Current arrivals feature the YuHeBao variety, known for its outstanding sweetness, juiciness, and excellent eating quality.
Outlook:
With additional containers scheduled to arrive throughout week 37, we expect a steady and solid supply of Chinese lychees and consistently strong fruit quality during Weeks 38 and 39.
rAMBUTAN
Current Week:
Fruit quality and availability are expected to remain solid during Week 36, with harvest volumes projected to increase steadily over the coming weeks as the season gains momentum.
Outlook:
The Guatemalan and Mexican rambutan season are seeing solid quality and volumes are expected to remain strong for weeks 37 and 38. With production ramping up in both Mexico and Guatemala, supporting a consistent supply of fresh, high-quality rambutan as the season progresses.
Mangosteen
Current Week:
The 2026 Mexican mangosteen season has remained solid and consistent, with steady supply volumes and good overall fruit quality throughout the season. As we enter the first week of September, production is beginning to gradually decline as we enter the lower-volume portion of the crop cycle. Fruit quality and condition remain good at this stage.
Outlook:
We expect fruit quality and supply availability to remain relatively consistent during Weeks 36 and 37. Beginning in the first week of September, the season is expected to transition into its final stage, with production volumes gradually decreasing and fruit becoming more limited. Based on current crop conditions, we anticipate the Mexican mangosteen season concluding around the second or third week of September, although the exact timing will remain dependent on weather conditions and harvest progression.