The California Valencia crop remains heavily weighted toward larger sizes (56- through 88-count fruit), while availability of smaller sizes (113- through 138-count oranges) continues to tighten. Quality is the primary concern in the orange category, with imported fruit consistently demonstrating significantly better overall quality compared to domestic supplies.
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) continue to be extremely tight
- Expect 113- and 138-count oranges to remain scarce through October; size, grade, and country of origin substitutions will be needed to fill orders
- Early signs of decay, puffing/creasing, and overmaturity are being driven by previous wet weather conditions; fruit may appear sound at packing but can begin breaking down days later
- Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
- 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 15kg 105-count to 113-count oranges to remain in tight supply for the balance of the season as the crop continues to size up, resulting in more large fruit
- Quality is great
- Color is deep orange
- Skin texture is smooth
- Sugar levels range from 12-13% Brix
- Expect elevated markets for small-size oranges as supplies diminish
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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