ARIZONA & CALIFORNIA - According to recent market insights, Iceberg lettuce prices continue to rise as supplies tighten in the Arizona-California desert region, with Florida lettuce supplies still limited due to cold weather.

According to an update shared by Markon Cooperative on January 28, 2026, heavy rains followed by sustained higher-than-normal temperatures earlier this season have led to tighter supplies in Arizona and California’s desert growing regions, with cool-weather lettuce varieties experiencing the greatest impact. The wet weather experienced during the Thanksgiving season created a planting gap that is contributing to the category's lighter supply. Elevated pricing is expected to last through the Arizona-California desert season.

Mexican stocks crossing into South Texas remain steady, with strong quality due to ideal growing conditions.

The USDA’s National FOB Review for January 30, 2026, reported the following pricing information for Iceberg lettuce:

• South and Central District, California: Supply very light. Demand moderate. Market about steady. Organic cartons 24s film wrapped 26.00-35.00 mostly 30.00-34.00 12s film wrapped
  16.00-23.00 mostly 18.00-22.00
• Imperial, Coachella, and Palo Verde Valleys, California: Demand fairly good. Market slightly higher. Cartons film lined 24s 29.00-37.55 mostly 33.45-34.45 occasional higher and lower 24s film wrapped 30.00-37.55 mostly 34.45-35.45 occasional higher and lower
• Western Arizona: Demand fairly good. Market slightly higher. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons film lined 24s 32.95-40.75 mostly 34.55-37.75 few 41.75 24s film wrapped 33.95-41.75 mostly 35.55-38.75 few 42.75 30s film wrapped 23.75-33.75 mostly 24.75-27.75 few 34.75-39.50, occasional higher and lower
• Mexico Crossings Through Texas: Demand moderate. Market steady. Cartons 24s film wrapped 12.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 occasional higher

Recent winter storms in the midwest, south, and eastern regions of the United States are expected to create more tight supplies heading into the Valentine’s Day pull.

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