Crop Update
Week 7
Overview
This is Freshway’s Crop Update Report for Week 7 (February 09 – February 15, 2026). It provides an overview of exotic fruit availability and growing conditions across Ecuador, Mexico, Guatemala, Vietnam and Honduras. The report covers dragon fruit (white, yellow, red), longan and guava highlighting weather impacts, supply levels, and seasonal outlooks.
White Dragon Fruit
Existing week: Decreased supply levels are expected for Week 7, as heavy rainfall in the Manabí growing region has impacted a significant portion of the crop, affecting overall fruit availability. Light to heavy rains is forecast across Ecuador’s coastal regions, with temperatures expected to range from the mid-70s to the mid-80s.
Outlook: Fair supply levels are projected for Weeks 8 and 9, as continued rainfall across Ecuador’s coastal regions may impact the availability of exportable volumes.
Yellow Dragon Fruit
Existing week: Solid supply levels are expected for Week 7, with overall quality continuing to perform at an excellent level. Weather conditions in Ecuador’s Amazon region include scattered showers, with temperatures ranging from the low 60s to the low 70s.
Outlook: Solid supply levels are anticipated in Weeks 8 and 9 as well.
Red Dragon Fruit
Existing week: Fair to low supplies are expected for Week 7. More rainfall is forecast across Ecuador’s coastal regions, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s.
Outlook: After Week 7, improving volumes are expected for Week 8.
Longan
Existing week: Good supply levels and strong quality are expected for Week 7. Reduced rainfall across the Mekong Delta region is expected to support improved quality.
Outlook: Inbound supply is expected to remain stable through February and into early March. A temporary supply disruption is forecast from mid-March through late March as a result of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year holiday, with production and packing operations scheduled to shut down between February 13 and February 25.
Mexican Guava
Existing week: Good supplies with excellent quality. Favorable weather in growing regions in Michoacan, Mexico ranging from mid-50´s to mid-70´s with low rains probability throughout Week 6.
Outlook: Strong supplies are projected to continue throughout Week 8 and Week 9 as well.
