The California Valencia crop is dominated by large sizes (56- and 72-count pieces); small fruit (88- and 138-count oranges) remains limited. With many schools seasons underway and many more starting in the coming weeks, small-size fruit will become extremely scarce. Size, grade, and Country of Origin substitutions will be necessary to fill orders.

California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
• Supplies are dominated by large sizes (56- to 72-count pieces); smaller sizes (88- to 138-count oranges) are limited
• Expect 88- to 138-count oranges to become extremely scarce as more school seasons get underway
• Size, grade, and Country of Origin substitutions will be necessary to fill orders
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11-14 Brix
• Initial reports project California Navels will begin shipping in mid- to late October
• Expect elevated markets and extremely limited supplies of all small fruit through early October

Chile

• Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
• Expect 88- to 113-count oranges to become tight over the next two to three weeks
• Quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Small-size offshore fruit is an option for domestic shortages

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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