Meyer Lemons

Commodity Overview

A cross between a true lemon and an orange, these have a deep yellow skin that's thinner and smoother than a traditional lemon. Meyer lemons are oval-shaped but are more rounded than a typical lemon. Meyer lemons have a sweeter, less acidic taste than eureka lemons, which makes them useful in savory and sweet dishes.

Characteristics

Commodity: Lemons
Category: Citrus
Appearance: Oval, with deep yellow, thin, smooth skin
Flesh: Yellow
Flavor: Mild, sweet, tart; less acidic compared with regular lemons
Size: Slightly smaller than a typical lemon
Color: Deep yellow
Shape: Oval; rounder than normal lemons
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: White, oblong
Availability: Year-round

Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

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Sunkist Growers Inc HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Valencia, 91355 California

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines, Ruby Red Grapefruit

Organic Produce:

Organic Grapefruit, Organic Lemons, Organic Limes, Organic Oranges

Calvera Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90021-1412 California

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines, Specialty Citrus

Cooking Vegetables:

Onions, Bulb, Onions, Sweet, Potatoes

Organic Produce:

Organic Grapefruit

Greenleaf Bay Area

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Business Type:

Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Brisbane, 94005 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Limoneira Company HQ

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Santa Paula, 93060 California

Organic Produce:

Organic Lemons

Citrus:

Pummelo, Eureka/Lisbon Lemons, Meyer Lemons, Seedless Lemons, Pink Variegated Lemons, Navel Oranges, Valencia Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges, Blood Oranges