Oranges

Fri, September 13th, 2024

Dear Ole Tyme Produce Customers:

California’s available Valencia supply continues to dwindle; some growers have already ended their season, and more will end over the next few weeks.

California is to experience a supply gap on oranges in October until the Navel seasons begins in late October/early November.

California

• Expect limited supplies for the next two months
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions to fill orders
• Quality is fair; early decay, soft fruit, and skin breakdown has been reported
• New crop California Navels will begin shipping in late October
• Expect elevated markets for the remainder of the Valencia season

Chile

• Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
• Expect import supplies to tighten as they continue filling the void from California
• Quality is great
• Expect rising markets as supplies tighten

Mexico

• The season will begin in early November
• The Early orange seedless variety will be available in both McAllen, Texas and Nogales, Arizona

Texas

• Oranges will begin shipping in early November
• Navels will be the predominate variety available, but Early oranges will be on the market also

Florida

• New crop fruit will start shipping in late October and run through June 2025
• Supplies are expected to be dominated by 100- to 125-count and larger packs
• The majority of fruit will be choice and standard grades

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your Sales Representative or our Customer Service team.

Thank you,

Ole Tyme Produce

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