Prices for small lemons remain elevated due to tight supplies and strong demand. Offshore and Mexican lemons have begun shipping into the West Coast, helping fill the void of 165- through 235-count domestic lemons.

Lemons

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
• Small-size lemons (165- through 235-count fruit) will remain limited over the next 4 to 6 weeks
• Expect to make size and/or country of origin changes to help fill orders for small size lemons
• Offshore and Mexican supplies have arrived on the West Coast to help fill small-size shortages
• Expect elevated pricing and tight supplies over the next four to six weeks

Oranges

• MFC and ESS Valencia Oranges are available
• The California Navel season has ended; supplies have been depleted
• California Valencia volume is rising; new crop fruit is dominated by 88- through 113-count oranges
• Quality is great; eating quality and color have been excellent with current testing showing an average of 13-14 Brix
• Expect steady markets and sufficient supplies

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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