The California Valencia crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) remains extremely limited. With many schools starting in August, small-size fruit will become extremely scarce. Size and grade substitutions may be necessary to fill orders; offshore fruit is an option during this time.

California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
• Supplies are dominated by large sizes (56- to 88-count packs); smaller sizes (113- to 138-count cartons) are limited
• Expect 113- and 138-count oranges to become extremely scarce once schools start

• Heat in California’s San Joaquin Valley has caused some re-greening in oranges
• Initial reports project California Navels will begin shipping in late October
• Expect steady yet elevated markets and extremely limited supplies of all small fruit through October

Chile

• Oranges will be imported into both the East and West Coasts starting the week of July 13
• Supplies will be increasing week over week
• Quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13% Brix
• Large sizes dominate shipments

South Africa

• South African fruit is being imported into the East Coast
• Supplies are increasing week over week
• Quality is great; sugar levels range from 10-14% Brix
• The availability of 125- to 138-count packs is limited

Morocco

• Limited stocks are shipping into the East Coast
• Supplies are decreasing week over week
• Quality is good; some soft fruit has been reported

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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