The California stone fruit season is winding down. August rains have brought an abrupt end to peaches and nectarines.

Apricots

• Supplies are tight
• Size is dominated by small fruit (volume-filled 12- and 14-count packs)
• Quality is good; sugar levels range between 12 and 14 Brix
• Season is expected to come to end the week of August 22

Nectarines

• Supplies are limited; season looks to wrap up the week of August 22
• Size is dominated by larger sizes (54- and 56-count)
• August rains have brought the season to an early end, forcing growers to walk away from the orchards due to heavy rot
• Quality is good; growers are sorting during pack out to keep quality

Peaches

• Supplies are tight; season looks to wrap up the week of August 29
• Size is dominated by larger sizes (54- and 56-count)
• The season is coming to an early end because of unseasonal August rains, forcing growers to walk away from orchards due to heavy rot
• Quality is good; growers are sorting during pack out to keep quality

Plums

• The California season is at it’s peak
• California supplies are expected to run through the first week of October
• Size is dominated by smaller fruit (60- and 64-count)
• Expect good quality; sugar levels typically range from 14 to 17 Brix
• Plums will be sourced from Chile until mid-January

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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