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UPDATE: ORANGES

October 8, 2024

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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