On-the-Ground Updates

Orange Harvest Season Begins in Central California During W48

Fresh Orange
United States
Market & Price Trends
Antonio Valtierra
Published Dec 7, 2022
During W48, the orange harvest in Central California commenced, revealing that the 2022/23 crop has an abundance of smaller sizes, such as 113s and up. The harvest was delayed due to color and size concerns, but with recent rains and lower temperatures, growers decided to take notice of smaller sizes this early in the season.

The pricing for Navel oranges from the wholesale terminal located in Los Angeles, CA is as follows:
40 Lbs. cartons 1st Grade Navel
48s USD 33.00-36.00
56s USD 33.00-36.00
72s USD 27.00-30.00
88s USD 25.00-28.00
113s USD 21.00-24.00
138s USD 20.00-23.00
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