News and Stories

Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Oranges are sporadic; packer label is being substituted as needed. California stocks are dominated by large sizes (56- and 72-count fruit); smaller sizes (88-count and smaller) are extremely tight. Markets remain elevated.

• Supplies on 113- and 138-count fruit will become extremely limited over the next two weeks
  • Supplies of 113 and 138-count have been plentiful over the past month due to increased export demand for 56- through 88-count fruit
  • As export demand decreases over the coming weeks, growers will harvest less fruit, decreasing the availability of 113- and 138-count packs
• Navel supplies will be available through late May
• New crop California Valencia harvest will start late April/early May; initial total yield estimates are down approximately 10% from last season
• Florida Valencia supplies are available through May; large sizes (56- and 72- count fruit) dominate the market
• New crop Texas Valencias have started limited production; supplies are expected to increase over the next several weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.                                                         

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