The California Navel season has moved past its peak and is expected to wrap up in June. Markets will inch up through the rest of the season. The Florida season is expected to end the week of April 21.
California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Navel Oranges are available
- Overall supplies should remain sufficient through the Navel season but steadily decline
- Navel quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
- The Valencia season will start in late in May
- The Navel market is expected to rise as supplies tighten over the next four weeks
Mexico
- Mexican imports (crossing into Nogales, Arizona) are available
- Quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
- Prices will be comparable to those in Florida and California
Florida
- Supplies are currently dominated by 80- to 100-count and larger packs
- The Valencia variety is currently available
- Quality is average
- Growers are battling regreening
- The season will end the week of April 21
- Expect elevated prices and limited stocks
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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