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UPDATE: ORANGES

September 16, 2024

California’s available Valencia supply continues to diminish. Markon expects California to experience a supply gap in October that will last until the Navel seasons begins in late October/early November.

California  

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
  • Expect to make size and grade substitutions, as well as date changes to fill orders
  • Quality is fair, at best
  • New crop California Navels will begin shipping in late October
  • Expect elevated markets for the remainder of the Valencia season

Offshore

  • Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
  • Imported supplies continue to tighten as they are filling the void in California
  • Quality is good: early decay and scarring are being reported
  • Expect rising markets as supplies diminish

Mexico

  • The season is just beginning with limited crossings into Texas
  • The Early orange variety will be available in Edinburg, Texas
  • Quality is good; yellowish color fruit has been reported
  • Expect elevated pricing until supplies increase

Texas

  • Oranges will begin shipping in early November

Florida

  • New crop fruit will become available in late October

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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