California’s available Valencia orange supply continues to diminish. Markon expects California to experience a supply gap from mid-October until the Navel season begins in late October/early November.
California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
- Expect to make size, grade, and country of origin substitutions, as well as date changes to fill orders
- Quality is fair, at best
- New crop California Navels will begin shipping in a limited manner the week of October 21
- Expect elevated markets for the remainder of the Valencia season
Offshore
- Oranges are being imported into both coasts
- Current supplies are in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
- Quality is good: early decay and scarring are being reported
- Expect steady 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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