The California Valencia crop is dominated by large sizes (56- and 88-count pieces); small supplies(88- and 138-count oranges) are tightening. With school seasons about to get underway and many more starting in the coming weeks, small domestic oranges will become limited.
Domestic
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
- Supplies are dominated by large sizes (56- to 88-count pieces); smaller sizes (113 to 138-count oranges) are tightening
- Expect 113- and 138-count oranges to become scarce as more school systems open across North America; size and grade substitutions may be needed to fill orders
- Quality is good
- Pale coloring and excessive scarring have been reported in choice-grade fruit
- Sugar levels range from 11-14% Brix
- Expect elevated markets and limited supplies of all small fruit through early October
Imports
- Chilean, South African, and Peruvian oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
- Expect 88- to 113-count oranges to become tight over the next three to four weeks as they help fill the void from California
- Quality is great
- Color is deep orange and skin texture is smooth
- Sugar levels range from 12-13% Brix
- Expect prices to remain steady but pickup once school demand increases
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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