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UPDATE: ROMAINE
September 01, 2020
Romaine prices are expected to remain elevated through mid-September.
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California supplies are limited due to abnormally high heat received in mid-August as well as increased demand from the USDA Food Box Program
- The recent heatwave in the Salinas Valley has reduced available supplies; weather-related defects such as internal burn, seeder, sun scalding, and dehydration will be present in finished packs over the next few weeks
- Another heatwave is forecast for California’s Central Coast this weekend; this persistent heat will continue to challenge the quality of romaine and other leaf varieties
- Expect elevated markets over the next two to three weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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