News and Stories

Hurricane Michael

• Georgia-grown bell peppers, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, and tomatoes have been impacted by the storm
• Availability and quality are concerns while growers assess total damages
• Supplies are limited; East Coast prices are poised to rise

Idaho Potatoes

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Potatoes will be limited, but available for the rest of the week
• Heavy rain and snow has slowed harvesting 
• Production is expected to return to normal next week when the fields dry out
• Bag and Carton prices are expected to inch up over the next few weeks

Limited Bell Pepper Supplies

• MFC and Markon Essentials Green and Red Bell Peppers are limited
• Supplies are tightening in all regions
• East Coast demand is shifting to California and Mexico
• Prices are climbing

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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