In recent days, there has been much discussion about our relationship with Mexico in terms of trade and labor. Those conversations have been of concern to all of us in the fresh produce industry as we have significant import / export relationships with growers in Mexico, and know that produce operations in the states rely heavily on migrant workers and a steady flow of fresh produce from Mexico throughout the year.
Read MoreWith the current “Official Federal Government” Alert; DO NOT CONSUME ANY ROMAINE LETTUCE IN ANY FORM. An unforeseen and unavoidable market condition has been created.
As such, ALL alternative substitutions have created, immediate, availability issues to fill the void of romaine for salads.
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