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Imported Navel oranges and lemons have been arriving into both coasts for the past five weeks. Markon will continue to ship domestic Valencia oranges and lemons out of California through mid- to late October.

Imported Oranges

• Fruit is currently arriving from Australia, Chile, and South Africa
  • Australian and Chilean fruit are being shipped to both coasts, while South African supplies are only available on the East Coast
  • 88-count and larger pack sizes dominate availability
  • Import palletization
    • 80 cases per pallet
    • Box weight is 33 pounds
  • Domestic palletization
    • 54 cases per pallet
    • Box weight is 40 pounds
  • Quality is very good: fancy grade fruit is most plentiful
  • Markets for imported fruit are $1.00-$2.00 higher per case delivered into Indianapolis and Texas from ports in California and Pennsylvania; expect roughly .02 cent higher cost per piece due to less fruit per carton  
• Mexican Valencia oranges will be on the market in November
• Domestic California Navels are forecast to become available mid- to late October

Imported Lemons

• Supplies are arriving from Argentina and Chile
  • Argentine fruit is arriving into the East Coast, while Chilean is arriving on both coasts
  • Palletization:
    • 72 cases per pallet
    • Box weight is 40 pounds (comparable quantity as domestic cartons)
  • Quality is very good: fancy grade fruit is most abundant
  • Markets for imported fruit are $2.00-$3.00 per case higher delivered into Indianapolis and Texas out of California and Pennsylvania
• Limited quantities of Mexican lemons are crossing into South Texas
  • The season is just ramping up
  • 140- and 165-count fruit will dominate availability
  • Pricing is expected to be $2.00-$3.00 lower when loading in South Texas rather than California

Please contact your customer service representative for more information.
 
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