How do I find leaf and romaine lettuce suppliers in my preferred growing region?

Choose your region and share the product form, quantity, and delivery destination. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy from a grower, grower-shipper, or repacker?

A grower can supply field-packed product, a grower-shipper handles cooling and logistics, and a repacker can provide processed or value-added forms. Choose the supplier whose services match your required product form and delivery schedule.

What should I include in a lettuce quotation request?

Specify leaf or romaine, the form, package size, count, and quantity. Add your expected delivery location, required shelf life, and any food safety certifications.

How do I compare wholesale lettuce offers?

Compare the same product form, package size, count, delivery terms, and food safety documentation. Ensure the price basis and shipping point are aligned before evaluating cost.

How should I assess a lettuce sample?

Inspect the sample for visual defects, insect damage, and overall freshness. Measure the temperature and assess the expected shelf life against your requirement.

How can I check a leaf and romaine lettuce supplier before signing a contract?

Check the supplier's food safety audit, packing facility condition, and trade references. Put the product specification, quantity, delivery schedule, temperature requirements, and claim process in the contract.

Leaf and Romaine Lettuce Suppliers

Find leaf and romaine lettuce suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Leaf and romaine lettuce suppliers include growers, grower-shippers who harvest and cool the product, and repackers who supply processed or value-added forms. Choose the route that fits your order: a field-packed carton, a processed and washed product, or a consolidated program across multiple growing regions.

Specify lettuce type, form, packaging, quantity and delivery destination. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our leaf and romaine lettuce supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore leaf and romaine lettuce suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
AGRU*****	Spain	Email availablePhone available
Dole*****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available
Agrí*****	Mexico	Email availablePhone available
Fell*****	Italy	Email availablePhone available
Vers*****	Netherlands (Kingdom of the)	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing leaf and romaine lettuce

Product specification

A whole-head lettuce and a chopped, washed product need different buying briefs. Start with the intended use, whether retail display, foodservice preparation or further processing.

Type & form

Specify leaf or romaine, and the form: whole head, hearts, chopped, or a value-added blend. Each has distinct handling and shelf-life expectations.

Packaging & size

Agree package type, weight, count per case and whether the product requires a cold chain from field to delivery. Head size and weight are commercial decisions, not universal standards.

Freshness & stage

Confirm the production date and the expected remaining shelf life at delivery. Ask about cooling method and temperature control throughout transit.

Quality acceptance

A visual inspection at delivery is not enough to ensure field quality. Agree on defects, temperature and how quality claims will be verified.

Appearance & defects
Define acceptable limits for insect damage, decay, wilting, and discoloration. Use a common grading reference for fresh produce.
Temperature & condition
Record arrival pulp temperature and visual condition. Agree who measures and records these at the receiving dock.
Acceptance & claims
Identify immediate inspection versus short-shelf-life claims. Retain a representative sample and agree the claim notification window.

Origin requirements

Origin matters for seasonality, food safety programs and supply continuity. A fixed growing region and a fluctuating sourcing plan require different commitments.

Growing region

Request the specific growing region and harvest date. Establish if the product is field-packed or cooled and packed in a facility.

Seasonality

Ask which months the supplier can source from which regions. Confirm whether your order overlaps with local weather risks or supply gaps.

Acceptable alternatives

For a continuous program, define which growing regions you can substitute during shoulder seasons without changing the product specification.

Commercial terms

Pricing for lettuce can be quoted per carton, per unit or on a contract basis. Compare on the same packaging, size and delivery basis.

Price basis: Confirm whether the quote is per carton, per head or per pound. State the grade, count and pack style included in that price.
Delivery terms: Define FOB at the shipping point, delivered to your dock, or ex-warehouse. Align freight, cooling, and inspection responsibilities.
Order terms: Match order quantity, delivery window, and payment terms. For a contract, specify volume commitments and allowable fluctuation.

Documentation & compliance

Documentation needs to connect the specific lot to your purchase, not just prove the supplier exists. Know what your destination requires before shipment.

Shipment documents: Align lot numbers, pack dates, and quantities across the invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Request any required phytosanitary certificate from the exporter.
Food safety records: Ask for evidence of a food safety program, such as a third-party audit report. Confirm which certification your buyer or regulator expects.
Destination rules: Check residue limits and labeling rules for your destination. Confirm any required supplier registration or pre-notification for perishable imports.

Supplier capability

A grower, a cooling facility, and a repacker may each control a different part of the supply chain. Establish who is accountable for your order from field to delivery.

Harvest & cooling
Identify who harvests, cools, and loads the product. Ask about their capacity during peak seasons and their handling of temperature excursions.
Food safety & scale
Confirm the supplier has documented food safety procedures and the ability to pack your required volume. Ask about traceability to the field level.
Order fit
Verify minimum order sizes, delivery frequency, and ability to hold product if your schedule shifts. For small orders, ask about consolidating with other buyers.

Leaf and Romaine Lettuce Supplier Questions

How do I find leaf and romaine lettuce suppliers in my preferred growing region?: Choose your region and share the product form, quantity, and delivery destination. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy from a grower, grower-shipper, or repacker?: A grower can supply field-packed product, a grower-shipper handles cooling and logistics, and a repacker can provide processed or value-added forms. Choose the supplier whose services match your required product form and delivery schedule.
What should I include in a lettuce quotation request?: Specify leaf or romaine, the form, package size, count, and quantity. Add your expected delivery location, required shelf life, and any food safety certifications.
How do I compare wholesale lettuce offers?: Compare the same product form, package size, count, delivery terms, and food safety documentation. Ensure the price basis and shipping point are aligned before evaluating cost.
How should I assess a lettuce sample?: Inspect the sample for visual defects, insect damage, and overall freshness. Measure the temperature and assess the expected shelf life against your requirement.
How can I check a leaf and romaine lettuce supplier before signing a contract?: Check the supplier's food safety audit, packing facility condition, and trade references. Put the product specification, quantity, delivery schedule, temperature requirements, and claim process in the contract.