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Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Valencia Oranges are extremely limited; packer label supplies are being substituted as needed. California stocks are tight as the season is ending; demand exceeds supply of 88-count and smaller sizes. Offshore and Texas supplies are limited as a result. Prices are rising.

• 88-count and smaller-size California Valencia oranges will be coming to an end the week of September 25
• Very few 48-, 56-, and 72-count Valencias will remain on the market through mid-October
  • Grade and size flexibility will be needed for orders placed through the end of the Valencia season
  • 72-hour order lead-time is recommended
  • Small sizes will not increase until the California Navel season begins the week of October 16
• The offshore market continues to rise due to tight supplies
  • These stocks are dominated by 72-count and larger sizes; 88-count and smaller fruit is extremely limited
  • Most oranges are fancy grade with stickers
• The Texas season is getting a slow start; supplies will remain very tight for the next two weeks
  • Size is dominated by 88- and 72-count fruit; 113- and 138-count oranges are limited
  • Fruit is rougher in appearance compared to California oranges, meaning a Texas Combo grade is comparable to a California Choice grade
  • Both external and internal color is deeper yellow compared to California and offshore oranges
• Prices are elevated in all regions; current prices for small sizes are reaching all-time highs
• Offshore and Texas fruit will be supplemented as needed when domestic supplies fall short

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.                                                                    

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