FOWLER, CA – With rains continuing to bring wet weather to California, how has this deluge of winter precipitation impacted 2017 crops? Recent weather included, Bee Sweet Citrus says that the outlook is still favorable for the citrus category.
“The weather has definitely slowed down harvest, but we’re still on time,” Director of Communications Monique Bienvenue tells me of the company’s current offerings. “As our farm and field teams continue to prepare for wet weather, we’ve made it a priority to get large amounts of picking done at one time.”
Monique tells me that the company has lost a few days of picking because of the recent storms across California, which is also contributing to the market’s current high demand for citrus.
As the company moves through working with its selection of Navel oranges, mandarins, Minneolas, Blood oranges, Cara Caras, Meyer Lemons, and regular lemons, Monique says that Bee Sweet hasn’t been negatively impacted by the wet weather as the company was ahead of schedule to begin with.
Even at this stage, Monique says that the quality of this year’s crop has been exceptional. Bee Sweet has noted sugar levels that are higher than usual, with fruit that peels easily and eats well.
As wet weather continues to spatter California and its growing crops, AndNowUKnow will keep a close eye on the state of the citrus market, and other impacted segments.
