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Have you noticed the increase in lettuce prices?Keep reading to find out why this is happening.
It has to do with environmental factors.Farmers are dealing with difficult growing conditions for lettuce because of theweltering summer weather.This is not the first time lettuce prices have gone up.
Romaine lettuce heads cost an average of $1.48 per pound last year.The head cost about $1.09 per pound.
For years, lettuce prices have fluctuated between affordable and expensive for a variety of reasons.
Entire stocks of romaine lettuce were wiped out at the grocery store.
The impact of a shortage can be felt throughout the produce aisle.
Head lettuce became very expensive in July.This happened because of the increasing temperatures this summer.
The prices of lettuce tripled.Farmers are still assessing the damage to their crops as temperatures continue to hit highs.
In the Farmers Report for July 19th, US Foods stated that there are light to moderate supplies of romaine and iceberg.
Americans are waiting for the price of lettuce to go down.It could take a while if the heat waves come back.
Depending on where you live, romaine lettuce will cost between $1.70 and $2.50 by the end of May.The price was between $1.40 and $1.70
Retail prices are what those are.The wholesale price of lettuce was about 35 cents for both romaine and iceberg.
At retail prices, lettuce costs are five or more times greater.They vary based on region, retailer and other market factors.
If the produce is affected by the weather, prices are going to go up.
You might try that if you have access to a CSA system.CSA shares can bring down overall produce costs for the consumer.It's a win-win.