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UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE

February 3, 2025

Following three consecutive weeks of freezing temperatures in the Arizona/California desert growing region, temperatures are higher this week. Warm weather will peak today, then cool down yet remain above seasonal averages.

Green Leaf

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf is available
  • Quality is very good
    • Yellowing outer leaves are being removed at the field level
    • Harvesting crews are avoiding uneven heads
  • Demand is strengthening; industry supplies vary from supplier to supplier following consecutive weeks of freezing temperatures that slowed growth
  • Markets will be steady to slightly higher this week

Iceberg

  • MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce is sporadic due to low weights; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed
  • Quality is good
    • Epidermal blistering/peeling, growth cracks, and lower weights are being observed in many lots
    • This week’s warmer weather will further exacerbate blister and peel quality issues
  • Demand is strong; industry supplies are tighter, pushing markets higher
  • Expect price increases this week

Romaine

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Romaine is available
  • Quality is strong; epidermal blistering and peeling are present following consecutive lettuce ice events but reduced compared to prior seasons
  • Demand is strengthening; however, supplies remain ample
  • Markets are expected to remain steady this week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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