California green leaf, iceberg, and romaine supplies have been impacted by disease pressure and higher-than-normal temperatures, particularly in South Salinas Valley. Prices continue to climb.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf is available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted due to low case weights and quality concerns
  • Warm weather, particularly in southern Salinas Valley, have resulted in dense heads, fringe burn, pest pressure, and weak tip, reducing harvestable yields and shelf-life
  • Mildew pressure, due to high humidity, has forced suppliers to cut ahead of their acreage, lowering case weights and overall yields
  • Markets are forecast to continue to climb over the next 7 to 14 days; stocks will remain adequate
• MFC Premium Iceberg and Romaine are available; MBA is being substituted due to low case weights and quality concerns
  • Recent heat and humidity will continue to cause varying levels of internal burn, growth crack, seeder, and salt and pepper; mildew and thrip damage are also prevalent due to persistently warm soil temperatures
  • Romaine prices will rise through August; regional/local deals are winding down, increasing demand for West Coast supplies

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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