California’s Valencia orange and coastal lemon volume will continue to tighten over the next month. Volume has dropped significantly due to higher-than-normal temperatures over the past three weeks.

Oranges – Valencias

• Domestic Valencia’s have approximately four to five weeks left
• Above-normal temperatures have caused quality concerns around re-greening and softness
• Smaller sizes (113-and 138-count packs) are expected to tighten until the new crop Navel harvest begins late October/early November
  • Remaining supplies are dominated by 88-count and larger pack sizes
• Offshore Navel oranges are available in California, and can be substituted for Valencia orders as necessary
• Imported Navels are dominated by fancy grade, 88-count and larger pack sizes
• Prices for imported Navels will run $8.00 to $10.00 higher per case than the California Valencia market

Lemons

• The Southern California coastal season is winding down
• Lemon quality concerns include mold and softness due to above-normal temperatures
• Mexican lemons are being substituted for California Lemons as necessary when quality issues arise
• The Arizona/California desert region will start production by mid-October

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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