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Lettuce markets are declining as supplies increase in the Arizona/California desert regions.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf and Romaine are readily available
• The Arizona/California desert season is ramping up quickly
• Recent temperatures in the mid-80s helped promote growth
• MFC Iceberg is sporadic due to light weights, but is expected to be packed more frequently in the next 7 to 10 days as weights increase
• Quality is excellent: sporadic growth cracks, large ribs, and seeder are present in some lots
• Markets are lower due to weak post-Thanksgiving demand; prices are expected to decrease, even as demand rebounds, due to plentiful supplies
• Please note, COVID restrictions may greatly affect demand as foodservice establishments are forced to reduce operations

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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