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Crop Update
Week 42
Overview
This is Freshway’s Crop Update Report for Week 42 (Oct 11 – Oct 17, 2026). It provides an overview of exotic fruit availability and growing conditions across Ecuador, México, Guatemala, Vietnam, China 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 42 from Ecuador’s coastal growing regions. Overall availability is anticipated to remain tight, as the main coastal production areas for white dragon fruit have been impacted by early heavier-than-expected rainfall, affecting harvest volumes and overall supply.
Outlook:
Supply volumes are expected to gradually improve during Weeks 43 and 44 as additional production becomes available. However, the final week of October and the beginning of November could remain challenging from a supply standpoint if persistent rainfall continues to affect the main growing regions. Weather conditions associated with the ongoing Pacific Ocean pattern could continue to disrupt harvesting and limit overall availability during this period.
Yellow Dragon Fruit
Current Week:
Limited availability is anticipated during Week 42 from Ecuador’s Palora growing region; however, shipments will continue to move via sea freight. Weather conditions remain characterized by intermittent rainfall, with temperatures generally ranging from the low 60s to the low 70s°F. These conditions may continue to impact harvest schedules and the overall pace of production.
Outlook:
Supply volumes are expected to remain limited through Week 43. However, a significant improvement in overall availability is anticipated beginning in Week 44, as the third week of October is expected to bring a substantial increase in production volumes.
As production strengthens, we also anticipate improvements in overall fruit quality and consistency. The expected increase in exportable volume should provide sufficient availability to support regular sea freight shipments, allowing for a more consistent and reliable supply program.
Red Dragon Fruit
Current Week:
Limited supplies of red dragon fruit are expected during Week 42. Weather conditions are forecast to remain hot with scattered rainfall.
Outlook:
Limited supply is also expected for week 43 and 44
Mexican Guava
Existing week:
Steady supplies with solid fruit quality are expected throughout Week 42. 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 43 and 44. 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.
rAMBUTAN
Current Week:
Rambutan availability is expected to improve throughout Week 42. We are currently sourcing into production regions in eastern Guatemala, Omoa, Honduras and the highlands of the state of Chiapas in Mexico
Outlook:
The transition into our next production cycle is now underway, with harvesting beginning in Omoa, Honduras, and the Puerto Barrios region of northeastern Guatemala. These new sources are starting to contribute to our program, while supplemental volumes from the higher-elevation areas of Chiapas, Mexico, continue to help bridge availability during this transitional period.
We expect availability to gradually strengthen as harvesting activity gains momentum across Guatemala and Honduras.