News and Stories

Iceberg lettuce demand exceeds supply; stocks remain limited in California’s Salinas Valley. Markets will remain active through the month of July.

• Processors are harvesting more acres than normal due to light lettuce weights
• Regional growing seasons (Colorado, Eastern Canada, and the Northeastern U.S.) are off to a very slow start as a result of adverse weather conditions
• Lower yields are forecast in all growing areas through July
• Value-added lettuce products will remain at trigger levels

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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