Iceberg and romaine supplies remain extremely limited. Green leaf yields are lower than in recent weeks, although readily available. Demand is strong.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf is available
  • Green leaf quality is above average with minimal defects
  • Insect pressure is an industrywide problem
• MFC Premium Iceberg and Romaine are sporadic; Markon Best Available is being substituted as needed due to low weights
  • Below-normal weights and small head size are industrywide issues, particularly in iceberg crops
  • Romaine lots are being affected with varying levels of epidermal blistering and peeling; insect pressure has increased
• Low volume will persist through the seasonal harvesting transitions in March and April
  • Huron production begins in mid- to late March
  • The Arizona/California desert season will end in late March to early April
  • The Salinas season is forecast to start in early to mid-April
• Markets are anticipated to remain steady next week; expect elevated prices until the transition to the Salinas Valley is completed and industry volume normalizes

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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