The California Navel crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) are becoming extremely limited. Size and grade substitutions will soon be requested to fill orders; substituting the Cara Cara variety is also an option.
California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Navel Oranges are available
- Overall supplies of 113- and 138-count sizes will be extremely limited during the next two months
- California Cara Cara oranges are a viable substitution option
- Expect elevated markets and tight supplies
Mexico
- This crop is currently dominated by small-size oranges (113- through 138-count fruit)
- The Early orange variety is available in both McAllen, Texas and Nogales, Arizona
- Growers will begin shipping the Valencia variety in February
- Expect elevated markets and tight supplies, as Mexican oranges will used fill California shortages
Florida
- Supplies are expected to be dominated by 80- to 100-count and larger packs
- The Mid Sweet variety is currently available
- The Valencia variety will begin shipping in March
- The majority of fruit is choice and standard grades
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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