Lettuce prices are likely to rise next month and could stay high into the summer, agriculture experts say.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Every November, production of lettuce and some other vegetables shifts to warmer desert areas, notably in Yuma, Ariz. as well as California’s Imperial Valley. But the second week of April is when most production moves back to Salinas, said Bishop — and this spring, the region won’t be ready.
Weather is the biggest factor affecting produce prices, followed by transportation costs, said Rich Donsky, co-owner of Ontario-based distributor Mister Produce.So it’s no surprise that the farming industry is investing more in controlled-environment agriculture, such as greenhouses and vertical farms, said Bishop.
“We believe that it is the future of agriculture, and it’s the future of our food supply,” said Bishop. The greenhouse industry won’t ever replace outdoor growing, said Lemaire, but he believes it can fill in gaps in the supply chain.Major food companies are making investments in Canadian-grown produce, said Charlebois, such as McCain Foods, which has invested millions in vertical farming company GoodLeaf Farms.
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