Due to the voluntary withdrawal of Romaine and Romaine products by the FDA and CDC, many lettuces, spinaches and salad mixes are very limited. We are currently in transition from Northern growing regions to Southern growing regions. Most items were short due to this transition. Adding the additional withdrawal of romaine from the market only further limited availability. Prices have risen dramatically. Below is a list of items affected along with a summary of availability and price adjustment:
Item | Availability | Demand | Market |
Iceberg Lettuce | Below Normal | Tripled | High $50s |
Green Leaf Lettuce | Below Normal | Doubled | Mid $50s |
Butter Lettuce | Below Normal | Tripled | Mid $50s |
Tossed Salad | Very Limited | Doubled | High $20s |
Shredded Lettuce | Very Limited | Doubled | High $20s |
Green Leaf Filets | Limited | Doubled | High $30s |
Spring Mix | Below Normal | Tripled | Up Slightly |
Organic Spring Mix | Below Normal | Doubled | Up Slightly |
Arcadia Mix | Very Limited | Doubled | High $30s |
Baby Mix Lettuce | Very Limited | Doubled | Up Slightly |
Little Gem Lettuce | Very Limited | Tripled | Mid $40s |
Artisan Romaine | Not Available | ||
Artisan Mix | Limited | Doubled | Unknown |
Baby Spinach | Below Normal | Doubled | Up Slightly |
Other items drastically above normal pricing due to slow growth and limited supplies from the desert region and Mexico include: Broccoli • Broccoli Crowns • Broccoli Buds • Cauliflower • Cauliflower Buds • Green Onions • Bell Pepper (Green, Red, and Yellow) • Tomatoes (all sizes and shapes)