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The domestic Navel orange season is winding down; supplies of 113-count and smaller sizes are tightening. The new crop Valencia orange season is expected to start in mid-May.

• Remaining Navel stocks are dominated by 88-count and larger sizes
• Current Navel sugar levels range from 12 to 14 Brix; Valencia sugar levels are expected to start from 9 to 12 Brix
• Navels are a deeper orange color while Valencias range from light to full color and will require greening in the summer months
• Mexican Valencias are expected to be on the market through June
  • Mexican Valencia sugar levels are currently 12 to 14 Brix
  • Stocks are dominated by 88- to 113-count sizes

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
                                                                      
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