The California Navel crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) continue to be 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 remain extremely limited through the Navel season and into the Valencia season this spring
• 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 medium-size oranges (72- through 88-count fruit)
• The Valencia orange variety is now available in Mission, Texas through late April
• Steady prices and limited stocks are forecast, as Texas oranges will be used fill California shortages

Mexico

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

Florida

• Supplies are currently dominated by 80- to 100-count and larger packs
• The Mid-Sweet variety is currently available
• Valencia oranges 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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