California’s available Valencia orange supplies are diminishing. Large sizes (56- to 88-count) are most plentiful; smaller sizes (113- to 138-count) are becoming extremely limited. New crop California Navel oranges are expected to start shipping in late October.

California  

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
• Expect limited supplies for the next six weeks
• Size and grade substitutions may be needed to fill orders
• Quality is good; early decay, soft fruit, and skin breakdown have been reported
• New crop California Navels will begin shipping in late October
• Prices will remain elevated for the rest of the Valencia season

Chile

• Oranges are being imported to both coasts
• Expect supplies to tighten as they supplement any California shortages

• Quality is good
• Expect rising markets as supplies tighten

Mexico

• The season will begin in early November
• The Early orange seedless variety will be available in both McAllen, Texas and Nogales, Arizona

Texas

• Oranges will begin shipping in early November
• Navels will be the predominant variety, but Early oranges will also be on the market

Florida

• New crop fruit will start shipping in late October and run through June 2026
• Supplies will be dominated by 100- to 125-count and larger packs
• The majority of fruit will be choice and standard grades

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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