Tag: lettuce

The continued poor weather in California growing areas is limiting supplies of iceberg and romaine lettuce, as well as green leaf varieties. As expected, prices are on a sharp rise.

Field packed in a 2-count bag, the Petite Romaine heads come in a convenient stand up, gusseted pouch with an easy to carry handle.

The September heat wave in California is causing quality problems for most lettuce varieties.

Overall produce prices continue to fall as late summer demand struggles to gain momentum. Last week’s Western heat wave damaged a few commodities, but the supply drop was insufficient to counter the general economic malaise.

The Salinas Valley is bracing for another significant heat spike.

The macro picture for fresh produce appears challenged by two opposing forces: heat and the Fed.

Iceberg, romaine and romaine hearts have been impacted by the INSV Virus and Fusarium along with other viruses that have taken over the fields this past month throughout the Salinas Valley.

This greenhouse-grown in Lethbridge County, Alberta, is available for a limited-time in early July. 

In time for Father's Day lunch, seasonal items are filling up the produce section of your favorite retailer. But unfortunately, produce demand is soft, and the early summer weather is already sweltering.

Revolution Farms, Michigan's premier hydroponic lettuce farm and one of the leading innovators of sustainable farming in the Midwest, is partnering with Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer to bring local lettuce and salad greens to consumers year-round, across the retailer's six-state footprint.