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LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: MARKON FIRST CROP (MFC) ARTISAN ROMAINE QUALITY

February 8, 2024

Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video highlighting the benefits of MFC 24ct Artisan Romaine during periods of erratic weather that impacts most other leafy greens.

  • MFC Romaine is available; Markon Best Available is being substituted in some lots due to quality challenges
  • Multiple recent weather events including freezing temperatures and above-normal rainfall have caused quality challenges for desert row crops
  • Commodity romaine has been one of the most heavily impacted with issues such as:
    • Bottom rot and/or decay
    • Decreased case weights
    • Epidermal blisters
    • Discolored epidermal peeling
  • Harvesting crews are working hard to remove or minimize defects, these are industry-wide problems
  • MFC Artisan Romaine has held up incredibly well to the erratic weather
    • This item can be a good substitution while we weather the romaine challenges in February
    • Color, size, and shape are very consistent
    • Quality is excellent with little or no weather-related defects in finished packs

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for further information.

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