date:Jun 01, 2016
The first container vessel of the season with South African clementines arrived in the US on May 18, says Mark Hanks with DNE World Fruit. The fruit was released last week and is about two weeks ahead on maturity compared to last year. South African clementines are expected to peak in June and early July, right around the Independence Day weekend. The season is expected to finish a little early due to early maturity. First navel shipments are expected to arrive June 25th with peak volumes hittin