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Iceberg, romaine, green leaf, broccoli, cauliflower, and celery stocks are limited in California’s Salinas Valley; demand exceeds supply. Markets will remain active for the next week or two.

• 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 over the next two weeks; demand will continue to outpace supply
• Value-added lettuce and leaf products will remain at trigger levels this week and next 

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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