LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: Salinas Lettuce Quality

After successfully fulfilling increased Mother’s Day demand for fresh produce items, Salinas volume remains strong. Lettuce items in particular are exhibiting excellent quality. Case weights for Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Romaine (24-count packs) are as high as 40 pounds. Weights for MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce (24-count packs) range from 46 to 53 pounds. Supplies are expected to remain high for at least the next two to three weeks.

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for further information.

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May 11, 2021