California Navel orange prices are easing; supplies are becoming more plentiful as multiple growing regions are now producing fruit.

California  

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Navel Oranges are available 
• Large sizes (56- and 88-count fruit) are limited; smaller sizes (113- and 138-count fruit) are plentiful
• Navel quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Expect easing markets and increased supplies

Mexico

• Mexican imports (crossing in Nogales, Arizona) are expected in mid-November
• Great quality is forecast; sugar levels will range from 12-13 Brix
• Prices will be comparable to those in Florida and Texas

Texas

• Early variety seeded oranges will ship through February before the start of the Valencia season
• Harvesting has been slowed due to an unexpected rain event earlier this week
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11-12 Brix
• Expect elevated markets and limited supplies

Florida

• The new crop Hamlin season has begun
• Supplies are dominated by 138-count and smaller sizes
• Quality is fair; sugar levels range from 10-11 Brix
• Choice and standard grades will dominate the crop

Import

• Fruit is being imported to the East Coast
• South African-seeded Midnight-variety oranges are shipping
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• The season will end in late November

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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