Large sizes make up most of the California Valencia orange crop; 56- through 88-count fruit is most abundant. Unfortunately, small sizes (113- through 138-count) are in very limited supply. Unseasonably early rains have caused the fruit to grow faster than anticipated. Expect high prices and extremely tight, small-sized oranges through early October. Markon highly recommends prioritizing importing oranges from South Africa, Chile, and Uruguay to ensure orders for small fruit.

Valencia

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are on the market
• Markon is anticipating an extreme shortage of small-sized fruit (113- through 138-count oranges) through October
• Size, grade, and country of origin substitutions will be needed to fill orders during this period
• Imported oranges are highly recommended during this period to help alleviate California shortages
• Expect high prices and tight supplies through October

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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