California hits peak stone fruit season
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| 17 August 2023
Overview of stonefruit from California in the U.S. market, complemented by charts from Agronometrics. Original published on August 17, 2023.
The California stone fruit season is at its peak. Favorable growing conditions have increased supplies compared to years past.
Peaches
– The season will wrap up in mid-October
– Size is dominated by large sizes (54- and 56-count fruit)
– Quality is very good: sugar levels typically range from 10 to 11 Brix
– Expect steady markets and ample supplies over the next four to six weeks
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)
Plums
– The California season is at its peak
– California supplies are expected to run through the first week of October
– Size is dominated by small fruit (60- and 64-count stocks)
– Expect very good quality; sugar levels typically range from 14 to 17 Brix
– After the California season wraps up, plums will be sourced from Chile until mid-January
Nectarines
– The season will wrap up in mid-September
– Size is dominated by large sizes (54- and 56-count fruit)
– Quality is very good: sugar levels typically range from 11 to 12 Brix
– Expect steady markets over the next four to five weeks
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