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UPDATE: ICEBERG

October 09, 2020

Iceberg prices are adjusting to new demand levels; the market will continue to rise next week. Supplies are limited.

  • Iceberg demand is increasing as green leaf and romaine stocks are extremely limited
  • Additionally, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s romaine import regulations is shifting more orders to the iceberg market
  • Volume continues to be impacted by the soilborne diseases Sclerotinia and Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, that are reducing harvestable heads at the field level
  • Industry field weights and yields are inconsistent due to periods of erratic Salinas Valley weather sustained over the last two months
  • Overall quality is good: puffy heads, seeder, and mildew pressure are present in some lots
  • Expect limited supplies and active markets through late October      

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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