News and Stories

Supplies of green leaf, iceberg, and romaine continue to transition from the Arizona/California desert region north to California’s San Joaquin and Salinas Valleys.

• Weather is improving, maturing crops and creating ample supplies
  • Expect desert region shipments to decline through mid-April 
  • The bulk of harvesting will take place in California’s San Joaquin Valley over the next two weeks
  • California’s Salinas Valley will be shipping limited quantities next week, then increasing orders each week through April
• Planting gaps due to rain this past winter will tighten stocks from mid-April to mid-May
• Quality concerns and inconsistent supplies will cause fluctuating markets
• Romaine will be very active by mid- to late April; yields will fall due to:
  • Reduced acreage planted due to weaker demand over past two years
  • Quality issues

 

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

 

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