Small-sized oranges (113- through 138-count fruit) remain limited due to scarce supplies and strong demand. Prices for small lemons are elevated due to tight stocks and strong demand. Suppliers are holding to six-week averages for both oranges and lemons.

Oranges

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
• Overall supplies will be limited during the first two weeks of October
• Small-sized oranges (113- through 138-count fruit) are extremely tight
• Size and grade substitutions may be needed to fill orders
• New crop California Navels will begin shipping in late October
• Expect increasing markets and scarce supplies through mid-October

Lemons

• MFC and ESS Lemons are available  
• Small-sized lemons (165- through 235-count supplies) remain limited
• Size and/or country of origin changes may be needed to help fill orders
• Offshore and Mexican stocks continue to help fill shortages on the West Coast
• New crop California lemons will begin shipping in mid-October
• Expect tight stocks and elevated markets through mid-October

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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