The California Navel crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) are becoming extremely limited. Size and grade substitutions will soon be requested to fill orders; the Cara Cara and Mandarin varieties are options.

California  

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Navel Oranges are available
• Overall supplies of 113- and 138-count sizes will be extremely limited through the Navel season and into the Valencia season that starts in May
• California Cara Cara oranges and Mandarins are viable substitution options
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies

South Texas

• This domestic crop is currently dominated by large-size oranges (56- through 88-count fruit)
• The Early Sweet orange variety is available in Mission, Texas
• Recent freezing temperatures have affected the upcoming Valencia season
  • Growers estimate a 20% crop loss
  • Harvesting is expected to begin in early February
• High prices and limited stocks are forecast, as Texas oranges will be used fill California shortages

Mexico

• This crop is currently dominated by small-size oranges (113- through 138-count fruit)
• The Early Sweet orange variety is available (crossing in Nogales, Arizona)
• Growers will begin shipping the Valencia variety in February
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies, as Mexican oranges will be used fill California shortages

Florida

• Supplies are expected to be dominated by 80- to 100-count and larger packs
• The Mid-Sweet variety is currently available
• The Valencia variety will begin shipping in March
• High prices and limited stocks are forecast, as Florida oranges will be used fill California shortages on the East Coast

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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