News and Stories

Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available; packer label is being substituted as needed. California’s Central Valley growing season is winding down and will end over the next four weeks. Increased demand and limited quantities of 140-count and smaller lemons (through late July/early August) will drive up prices. The market is elevated and expected to continue increasing week to week over the next two months. Supplies will increase when Chilean lemons begin arriving into the United States toward the end of June and the Mexican season starts in early August.

California Central Valley

• MFC and ESS Lemons are sporadic; packer label is being substituted as needed
• California’s Central Valley growing season is winding down
• Supplies will be available through May, pending quality
• Some growers will finish sooner than this, further decreasing availability
• Quality is good, but soft texture is a minor issue
• Remaining stocks are dominated by 115-count and larger lemons
• Lead time is recommended when placing orders

Southern California

• MFC and ESS Lemons are available; packer label is being substituted as needed
• The Southern California growing season is in full swing and will continue through July
• Supplies are dominated by 115ct –to-140ct fruit
• Quality is very good
• The majority of the crop is fancy grade lemons
• Demand is strong
• Lead time is recommended when placing orders

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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