The California Navel season is projected to wrap up in late June. California Valencia production has started in a limited manner. Expect elevated prices through the transition.

Navels

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Navel Oranges are available
• Small oranges (113- and 138-count sizes) will be extremely limited through the rest of the Navel season
• Expect to make size, grade, and Country of Origin substitutions, as well as date changes to fill orders of small fruit
• Late-season Navel varieties will remain available until mid- to late June
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 10 to 12 Brix

Valencias

• MFC and ESS Valencia Oranges are available 

• Suppliers have begun shipping limited quantities; the season is expected to ramp up in late April

• Large fruit (56- and 88-count sizes) will be tight to start the season; small oranges (113- and 138-count sizes) will be more plentiful
• Early production will require gassing for 24-48 hours for the fruit to color up
• Quality is very good; sugar levels range from 10 to 12 Brix

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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