California’s available Valencia supply continues to diminish. Markon expects California to experience a supply gap in October that will last until the Navel seasons begins in late October/early November.

California  

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions, as well as date changes to fill orders
• Quality is fair, at best
• New crop California Navels will begin shipping in late October
• Expect elevated markets for the remainder of the Valencia season

Offshore

• Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
• Imported supplies continue to tighten as they are filling the void in California
• Quality is good: early decay and scarring are being reported

• Expect rising markets as supplies diminish

Mexico

• The season is just beginning with limited crossings into Texas
• The Early orange variety will be available in Edinburg, Texas
• Quality is good; yellowish color fruit has been reported
• Expect elevated pricing until supplies increase

Texas

• Oranges will begin shipping in early November

Florida

• New crop fruit will become available in late October

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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