Prices are elevated. Availability is tight for both imported and domestic oranges as both seasons wind down through mid-October. Quality is a major concern throughout the industry, with imported fruit continuing to outperform domestic supplies. To maintain the best available quality, Cara Cara oranges are being substituted for offshore Navels.
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 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
- Previous wet weather has caused quality problems, such as decay, puffing, and creasing, in current supplies
- 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 mid-October
Imports
- Chilean, South African, and Peruvian oranges are being imported on both coasts
- Expect extremely tight supplies of 105- to 113-count oranges for the rest of the season
- Quality is great
- Color is deep orange and skin texture is smooth
- Sugar levels range from 12-13% Brix
- Prices will continue climbing until the season ends
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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