The California Valencia season is coming to an end. California Navel season has begun in a limited manner.

Valencia

• California Valencia supplies are expected to ship through the second week of November
• Current stocks are dominated by 56- and 72-count sizes; choice grade fruit is most prevalent
• Small-size fruit (113- to 138-count oranges) will be limited for the rest of the Valencia season
• Sugar levels are at 16 Brix; high sugar levels such as this typically result in a shorter shelf-life

Navel

• California Navel harvest has begun; volume will ramp up over the next three to four weeks
• Current stocks are dominated by 88- and 113-count sizes; fancy grade fruit is most prevalent
• Sugar levels range from 10 to 12 Brix
• The early variety fruit requires gassing for 72+ hours to degreen
• Expect prices for small sizes to slowly decrease as Navel yields increase

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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