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Lemon prices remain elevated; supplies are limited. Substituting sizes, grades, and country of origin will aid in order coverage; lead-time is highly encouraged.

• Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Lemons are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
• High temperatures in California’s coastal growing region have affected quality, shortening the season as well as bringing possible long-term effects for next season
  • Many ripe lemons and blooms for next season have dropped from the trees
  • Shelf-life is shorter than normal due to extremely hot growing conditions during the summer months 
• Major suppliers in the California coastal region have declared a “Force Majeure” (Act of God) on current 2018 contracts
• Limited quantities of Chilean and Argentine lemons are available; palletization is subject to change
• Sporadic supplies of fancy grade, Mexican-grown lemons are available (into California and South Texas); rain has delayed some Mexican harvests, resulting in fewer crossings
• Stocks are expected to remain extremely limited through September, when the Arizona/California desert season begins

Please contact your customer service representative for more information.

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