News and Stories

Green leaf and romaine supplies are extremely limited. Markets remain elevated.

• Demand is strong
• Weather-related defects, such as internal burn, fringe burn, and seeder are beginning to improve following a period of erratic weather, although yields remain lower-than-normal
• Industry volume continues to be heavily impacted by the soil-borne diseases Sclerotinia and Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV), that are reducing harvestable heads at the field level
• Green leaf prices will continue to rise next week
  • Supplies will be limited
  • Red leaf and butter lettuce substitutions may be needed to fill orders
• The romaine market may decrease next week, if the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirms their proposed test and hold requirements for E. Coli prior to shipment for all romaine products
• Expect tight supplies and active markets through late October

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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