The California Valencia crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count) remains limited. With many schools starting in the coming weeks, small-size fruit will become extremely scarce. Size, grade, and country of origin substitutions will be necessary to fill orders.

California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
• Supplies are dominated by large sizes (56- to 88-count); smaller sizes (113- to 138-count) are limited
• Expect 113- and 138-count oranges to become extremely scarce once schools start
• Size, grade, and country of origin substitutions will be necessary to fill orders
• Initial reports project California Navels will begin shipping in mid- to late October
• Expect steady yet elevated markets and extremely limited supplies of all small fruit through early October

Chile/South Africa

• Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
• 105-count Chilean oranges are equivalent to domestic 113s
• 125-count Chilean oranges are equivalent to domestic 138s
• Quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Small size offshore fruit is an option to fill the void of domestic fruit

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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