News and Stories

Prices have stabilized; lettuce and leafy greens crops are being harvested in multiple growing regions.

• Demand continues to increase as COVID-19-related indoor dining restrictions are eased
• Quality is good
  • Harvesting crews are culling frost, mildew, and wind-damaged outer leaves at the field level
  • Iceberg weights have increased but remain lighter than normal
• As growers begin the spring harvesting transition, iceberg and romaine stocks are becoming more plentiful; ample supplies of green leaf remain available
  • The season in Huron, California has started
  • Production is underway in Santa Maria, California; supplies will ramp up over the coming weeks
  • Harvesting will begin in Salinas, California by early April
  • The Arizona/California desert season will wind down in late March/early April
• Prices are expected to remain fairly steady as the Arizona/California desert enters the final weeks of harvesting and growers transition to Huron and Salinas, California

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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