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UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE

December 12, 2024

Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine supplies are ample in the Arizona-California desert region.

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine are available
  • A recent warming trend in the Arizona-California desert increased field weights and supplies of all lettuce crops
  • Weather patterns have shifted this week, resulting in the first significant lettuce ice events of the season
  • Current quality is strong with ideal densities
    • Continued lettuce ice events will degrade quality
    • Dehydration, epidermal blister/peel, and lower weights are anticipated in the coming weeks
  • Although holiday demand is strong, markets are steady to slightly lower due to abundant supplies
  • Expect persistently weak prices through the end of the year, despite lettuce ice events, as demand subsides

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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