Consumption of mandarins has increased significantly in the past decade. To meet a 400 percent increase in demand, mandarin plantings have grown exponentially in the past 10 years in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Consumers have gravitated to ‘easy-peelers’ and now, many favor mandarins over other citrus because they are easy to peel and are delicious to eat, especially for children. Although this is a very positive development, at certain times of the year, it can be challenging to meet the demand for these varieties