Small oranges (113- through 138-count fruit) remain limited due to low volume, but better availability is forecast once new crop Navels start shipping out of California.

California  

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
• Expect limited supplies for the next two weeks
• Small sizes (113- through 138-count fruit) are extremely tight
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions in order to fill orders
• New crop California Navels will begin shipping the week of October 30
• Expect easing markets and increased supplies as new crop Navels at that time

Mexico

• The season will begin in approximately two weeks
• The Early orange variety will be available in both McAllen, Texas and Nogales, Arizona

Florida

• New crop fruit will start shipping the week of October 30 and run through June 2024
• Supplies are expected to be dominated by 100- to 125-count and larger packs
• The majority of fruit will be choice and standard grades

Texas

• Oranges will begin shipping the week of November 13
• Navels will be the predominate variety available, but Early oranges will be on the market also

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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