Supplies of tender leaf items are extremely limited. Colder than normal temperatures in Yuma, Arizona have significantly slowed the maturation process causing many growers to be as far as 7-10 days behind production schedules. Morning frost conditions are further reducing daily availability. Ready-Set-Serve Arugula, Spinach and Spring Mix is limited; packer label is being substituted as needed.

Arugula

• Demand far exceeds supply due to cooler temperatures that have slowed plant maturity
• Expect extremely tight supplies and higher prices for the next two weeks
  • Industry supplies are down as much as 50%
  • A few growers have experienced complete crop failure
• Packer label and organic product is being substituted when possible

Spinach

• Demand exceeds supply due to cooler temperatures that have slowed plant maturity
• Expect tight supplies and higher prices for the next two weeks
• Larger size spinach such as Clipped/Stemless/Teen varieties are particularly affected, as sizing has been drastically reduced
• Packer label and baby spinach may be subbed as needed

Spring Mix

• Demand exceeds supply due to cooler temperatures that have slowed plant maturity
• Expect tight supplies and higher prices for the next two weeks
• Most suppliers are holding to averages; packer label, organic supplies, and different varieties are being substituted as needed

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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