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UPDATE: CALIFORNIA ORANGE TRANSITION

May 8, 2025

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 limited through the rest of the Navel season
  • Size and grade substitutions may be requested to fill orders
  • 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 June
  • Large fruit (56- and 88-count sizes) will be limited to start the season; small oranges (113- and 138-count sizes) will be more plentiful
  • Early production will require no gassing as color is ideal; expect gassing in July/August when Valencias start to regreen from high heat
  • Quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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