The Rio grapefruit season has begun in a limited manner in the Arizona/California desert region. Expect markets to decline and yields to increase over the next two weeks.

Arizona/California Desert

• Rio grapefruit harvesting has begun in a limited manner
• Expect 48-count fruit to dominate the crop
• Good quality has been reported
• The Arizona/California growing region includes Brawley, California and Yuma, Arizona

Florida

• The season started this week
• Overall volume will be lower than in previous years due to the impact of recent hurricanes
• Expect 56-count fruit to dominate the crop
• Good quality has been reported
• Suppliers will only pack U.S. No. 1 grade stocks

Mexico

• The Ruby Red season started in a limited manner this week
• Supplies are currently crossing through South Texas
• Expect 40- through 56-count fruit to dominate the crop
• Good quality has been reported

South Africa

• Limited supplies are available on the West Coast
• The season is past its peak
• Quality is good; some scarring has been reported
• Expect 40-count fruit to dominate the crop

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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