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Imported Navel oranges have begun arriving into both coasts in a limited way; volume will ramp up over the next three to four weeks. Small quantities of Mexican lemons have begun shipping out of South Texas; stocks will increase in early August.

Imported Oranges

• Fruit is currently coming into the East Coast from Chile and South Africa and into the West Coast from Chile
  • 113-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

Imported Lemons

• Supplies are arriving from Argentina (East Coast), Chile (East and West) and Mexico (Texas).
• Palletization:
• 72 cases per pallet
• Box weight is 40 pounds (comparable quantity to domestic cartons)
• Quality is very good
• Size is dominated by 140-count and larger fruit; smaller sizes (200- to 235-count lemons) are tight
• Mexican lemons have begun crossing into South Texas in a very limited way
  • Size is peaking on 140ct and 165ct fruit
  • Mexico palletization:
    • 54 cases per pallet
    • Box weight is 40 pounds

Please contact your customer service representative for more information.
 
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