US lettuce sector hit by price spikes and parasite outbreaks
American restaurants relying on lettuce have faced a difficult year marked by rising costs and contamination issues.
The US lettuce industry has experienced significant challenges throughout the year. Restaurants depending heavily on lettuce have been particularly affected by a combination of price increases and parasitic contamination affecting the crop.
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Prices and diarrhoea-causing parasites: It's been a choppy year for US lettuce
It's been hard times for restaurants in the US that lean into lettuce.