California Navels Winding Down, As Valencia Shipments are Getting Ready

California Navels Winding Down, As Valencia Shipments are Getting Ready

California navel orange shipments as winding down, although loadings are expected through the end of May.

Markon Cooperative Inc. of Salinas, CA reports supplies of smaller sizes (113s and 138s) are tightening, with elevated prices expected for the remainder of the navel season.

Valencias

  • California’s Valencia harvest will begin around the first week of May and run through September
  • Expect stocks to be dominated by larger 72- and 88-count sizes

Navels

  • California Navels are expected to ship through the end of May
  • Small sizes (113- and 138-count fruit) are diminishing as the crop matures. Quality and taste are exceptional Southern San Joaquin Valley oranges and other citrus – grossing about $9000 to New York City.

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