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The iceberg lettuce market continues to rise. Demand is strong for both whole-head cartons and processed items; supplies are tightening.

• Markon First Crop Premium Iceberg is sporadic due to inconsistent weights; Markon Best Available will be substituted as needed
• 24-count carton weights are in the low to upper 40-pound range
• Current quality is very good, but insect damage, small head size, and sun scalding are minor issues
• Expect high prices into next week
• Abnormally warm temperatures will increase growth, but also cause quality problems in product harvested early next week (arriving to member distribution centers late next week and early the following week)
• Internal burn, mildew pressure, and shortened shelf-life are potential issues
• Ready-Set-Serve Iceberg items could exhibit premature breakdown from internal burn as early as next week
• Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-70s to mid-80s through next week
• Markon inspectors will continue monitoring commodity and value-added packs for any heat-related defects and designate lots of the highest quality 

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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