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UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE

July 18, 2024

Iceberg markets are inching down. Green leaf and romaine prices are fairly steady at low levels.

Iceberg

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Iceberg is readily available
  • California quality is very good
    • Some fields are uneven in density and size
    • Minor defects such as insect damage and sun scald are being trimmed at harvest
  • Regional production in Colorado, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are underway, supplementing industry availability
  • Expect markets to continue decreasing through July

Green Leaf and Romaine

  • MFC Premium Green Leaf is readily available
  • MFC Premium Romaine is available; MBA is being substituted as needed
  • California quality is good; insect pressure and burn damage are being reported
  • Supplies are abundant in California; regional production is further weakening West Coast demand
  • Expect low prices through July

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information

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