● Live · Jun 04, 2026
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Small oranges are basically gone — and the shortage is hitting every growing region at once

Supplies of small-count oranges — particularly 113s and 138s — are extremely limited right now, and the shortage spans all major growing regions, not just one area. This isn't a localized gap; it's a broad supply problem that's going to affect buyers across the country heading into summer.

Small oranges are a high-demand size for bagged programs, lunchbox formats, and grab-and-go retail sets. When they're tight across all origins simultaneously, there's no easy substitution play. Retailers running promotions on small citrus are likely to face either out-of-stocks or forced upgrades to larger sizes.

Plan accordingly for Q2 citrus programming. If you have confirmed volume commitments, hold them tight. If you're still in planning mode, expect to pay a premium or pivot to alternative citrus varieties to fill the gap.

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