News and Stories

Bell Peppers

• Green bell pepper prices are rising; expect elevated markets for the next two weeks
• Red bell pepper prices will begin to ease next week as California crop ramps up
• Supplies are light across the country

Limes

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Limes are available
• Overall volume will remain adequate, but quality will be a serious concern
• Prices are rising; fewer limes are crossing into the U.S. from Mexico
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns

Lemons

• MFC and ESS Lemons are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
• High temperatures in California’s coastal growing region have affected quality and supplies
• Offshore fruit availability is limited; substituting sizes, grades, and country of origin will aid in order coverage
• Prices will continue to climb each week for the next five to seven weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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