Raw product supplies for RSS Iceberg, Romaine, and Tender Leaf items continue to tighten across California and the Arizona desert growing regions.

• Raw product supplies are short in multiple growing regions
  • The primary transition from the Salinas and Santa Maria Valleys to the Arizona/California desert regions is ongoing; Salinas supplies will be depleted by mid- to late November
  • Production is winding down in Huron and Oxnard, California as well; these supplemental seasons will conclude in mid-November
  • Yields are higher in Guanajuato, Mexico; supplies from this region are being substituted to prevent shortages
• Quality is very good for this time of year; however, weights are low in all regions due to an extended heatwave in early October
• In addition to heat-related growth challenges, the Arizona/California desert is experiencing persistently strong winds, further stunting growth and dehydrating heads
• Markets are active; expect elevated prices through late November, at minimum

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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