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Lettuce prices remain low due to ample supplies and weak demand in the Arizona/California desert region.

• Demand has eased
  • The holiday pull is ending
  • A Nor’easter storm system produced record-breaking snowfall in many parts of the Northeastern United States
• Quality is very good, but expected to degrade in the coming weeks
  • Sporadic growth crack and dense texture are present in some lots
  • Epidermal blistering and frost damage are being observed at higher rates as lettuce ice persists in the desert growing regions
  • Low temperatures with light-to-moderate lettuce ice are forecast through Tuesday, December 22
• Expect weak prices through the end of December
• Please note, COVID restrictions may greatly affect demand as foodservice establishments are forced to reduce operations

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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