Although iceberg prices remain elevated, they are inching down. Romaine and green leaf markets continue to climb.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed
• Overall supplies remain limited in the Arizona-California desert region; heavy rains followed by sustained above-average temperatures have limited yields
  • Many fields are three weeks ahead of the normal production schedule
  • Demand is softening heading into the President’s Day weekend; some growers are reporting higher iceberg volume, causing the market to temporarily decline
  • Rain is forecast for the evening of Monday, February 16 into Tuesday, February 17; roughly 1/10” to 1/2” is expected
  • Markon is working with our grower-shipper partners to pack ahead as needed
• Florida supplies have rebounded following recent freezing temperatures; slightly lower weights are expected as crews trim damage from outer leaves
• Mexican stocks are ample (crossing into South Texas)
• Despite the current market relief, expect elevated prices and limited supplies for the duration of the Arizona-California desert season once demand rebounds

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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