October 14th, 2025

All leafy items :iceberg, romaine, romaine hearts, green leaf continue to be active. Quality, weight, and yields continue to decrease out of the Salinas Valley (California). Prices will remain elevated throughout the transition to Yuma, Az/California desert which is expected to start early to mid-November.
 
Salad blends: Spring Mix, Sweet salad, baby mix kale, Tuscan tender leaves, arugula and baby spinach are also being impacted by high temperatures, rain and humidity. These items are also out of the Salinas Valley and fewer yields area available as we transition to the desert (CA/AZ). The demand exceeds the supply therefore driving the price up.
 
Cauliflower and broccoli crowns continue to go up on price. These items continue to experience hollow cores, insect pressure, mildew, and pin rot. The demand is higher that what is available out of California, so shippers have had to bring product out state to fill the void.