Mandarin oranges

[Urbane]

My wife, who says I spend too much time on here, just asked me to come on here and see if anyone knows why there seems to be a shortage of Mandarin oranges this year. I found one box a week ago but most stores don't seem to have any. Anyone else finding the same thing or am I just looking in the wrong places?

[Bsuds]

There is always some when I walk in the door at Save on in the mission. They have had them for at least 3-4 weeks.
Are you looking for a specific brand?

[Urbane]

There is always some when I walk in the door at Save on in the mission. They have had them for at least 3-4 weeks.
Are you looking for a specific brand?

No, but looking in West Kelowna. I'm heading to the big city shortly though so I'll try out Save On Foods in the Mission. Thanks!

[GordonH]

Maybe its just me, every time I walk by the display their is someone doing orange swap between boxes.
So someone who does not look is going to be buying ugly surprise.

[ferri]

they probably know Urbane is looking for some.

[driveangry]

I have noticed for the last couple of years less and less oranges of all kinds in the stores, and the mandarins aren't as good as they used to be.

I planted a seed from one of those tiny seedless oranges last year, it stopped growing at 12 inches.

[gman313]

I have noticed for the last couple of years less and less oranges of all kinds in the stores, and the mandarins aren't as good as they used to be.

I planted a seed from one of those tiny seedless oranges last year, it stopped growing at 12 inches.

i'll second the mandarin comment

I agree with op they seem to come and go. one week I get mandarins (kids prefer) other week I get navels or similar (I prefer)

the mandarins are not that sweet as normal I agree

[w84u2]

It's just too early in the season yet. Wait 2-3 weeks. They will be of better quality and larger in size.

[Bsuds]

I planted a seed from one of those tiny seedless oranges last year, it stopped growing at 12 inches.

That's my problem! I'm eating too many seeds.

[JLives]

We have been through several boxes already. I have been getting them at Safeway.

[Glacier]

My wife, who says I spend too much time on here

Weird, our wives must be related!

As for oranges, I've been picking up a box every week at Save on Foods for a month now. They've been on sale for 4.99/ box the whole time (regular something like 6.99). That reminds me... going to get more right now.

[zzontar]

Too bad they all seem to be from China. If you saw the polluted water used to grow most of their crops you'd know why the taste isn't there.

[zzontar]

Another cause for concern:

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/1413954 ... uld-avoid/

Mandarins aren't on the list but it makes you wonder. I miss my mandarins but want my health!

[Nasturtium]

We bought a box at Walmart yesterday

[WeatherWoman]

Too bad they all seem to be from China. If you saw the polluted water used to grow most of their crops you'd know why the taste isn't there.

I only buy organic oranges from usually California. Check your labels as non organic oranges sometime contains additives to enhance the look of the orange.