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Bell pepper prices will climb over the next week as extreme heat on the West Coast and heavy rainfall on the East Coast are forecast for the next several days.

• Markon First Crop Green and Red Bell Peppers will be sporadic on both coasts; packer label will be substituted when necessary
• Red bell peppers will be extremely limited due to excessive heat in California’s Imperial Valley
• Tropical Storm Cindy is forecast to sweep through Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, limiting production in those regions
• Expect increased demand over the next 10 days as fewer supplies become available
• Prices are expected to fall by July 10 as new regions on both coasts begin summer production

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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