The California Navel season is projected to wrap up in mid- to late May. California Valencia production has started in a limited manner. Expect elevated prices and tight supplies of small fruit (113- to 138-count sizes) 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
• Size and grade substitutions may be requested to fill orders
• Late-season Navel varieties will remain available until mid- to late May
• 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 limited to start the season
• 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 11 to 14 Brix

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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