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Lettuce markets continue to decline due to weak demand and an abundance of supply in the Arizona/California desert region.

• Low temperatures are limiting harvesting hours as crews must wait one to three hours for crops to sufficiently thaw
• Current quality is excellent:
  • Sporadic growth crack and large ribs are present in some lots
  • Dehydration, epidermal blister, and frost damage may be observed in the coming weeks due to multiple days of lettuce ice
• Despite reduced harvesting availability, prices are falling due to weak demand and ample supplies
• Expect low prices over the next two weeks; markets are anticipated to inch up as the holiday pull begins in mid-December
• 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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