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UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE

April 20, 2021

Green leaf and romaine markets are fairly steady. Iceberg prices are inching up as the Huron, California season finishes this week.

  • Markon First Crop Premium Lettuce is being packed; Markon Best Available is being substituted as needed
  • Green leaf and romaine prices will remain steady through the end of April; demand is moderate
  • Iceberg prices are active this week but expected to stabilize next week as supplies increase in Salinas and Santa Maria, California; demand continues to increase weekly
  • Quality is very good: minor internal burn, sunscald, and wind damage are present in some lots
  • Iceberg weights remain inconsistent but have increased on average

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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