California growers have harvested ahead of the current rain event. Still, if there isn’t a long enough break in the weather pattern that allows groves to dry out, supply challenges may occur towards the end of next week.

California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Navel Oranges are available 
• The San Joaquin Valley and Southern California citrus growing districts are forecast to receive a series of rain events that started today, Monday, February 16 and will persist through Wednesday, February 25
• Growers cannot harvest fruit when groves are wet
• Fruit from Mexico, Florida, and Texas will be options if production is canceled in California
• Expect elevated choice- and fancy-grade prices as well as high markets for small fruit (88-, 113-, and 138-supplies)

Mexico

• New crop Valencias are available in Nogales, Arizona
• Great quality is forecast; sugar levels will range from 11-13 Brix
• Prices will be comparable to those in Florida and Texas

Florida

• The new crop Valencia season will begin in late January
• Stocks will be dominated by 113-count and larger sizes; 138-count sizes are limited
• Fair quality is predicted; choice and standard grades will be most abundant
• Prices will be comparable to those in Mexico and Texas

Texas

• Valencia oranges will ship through April
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11-12 Brix
• Expect steady markets and tight supplies

Imported (Moroccan)

• Fruit will start arriving from Morocco during the last week of February and will be shipped through June
• Valencia quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Stocks are dominated by 113-count, fancy-grade oranges
• Prices will be comparable to those in Florida and Mexico

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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