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UPDATE: ORANGES

April 30, 2025

The California Navel season has moved past its peak and is expected to wrap up in June. Markets will continue to inch up through the rest of this season.

California

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Navel Oranges are available
  • Overall supplies should remain sufficient, but steadily decline, through the Navel season
  • Navel quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
  • The Valencia season will start in late 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 until mid-June
  • Quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
  • Prices will be comparable to those in California

Florida

  • The Valencia season is expected to finish in mid-May
  • Supplies are currently dominated by 80- to 100-count and larger packs
  • Quality is average; growers are battling regreening
  • Expect elevated prices and limited stocks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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