bell peppers

Florida-grown vegetable price rise could go through winter holidays

The tropical storm that hit Florida last week and damaged crops could have lasting effects on vegetable markets. “We see...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Mexico takes larger share of U.S. bell pepper market in 2020

Despite the turbulence in the economy this year, the bell pepper continues to be a strong crop in multiple regions....

6 years ago 4 minute read

Mexico props up bell pepper market

Somewhere in Mexico there has to be a billboard that says, Bienvenido a la tierra de los pimientos. Welcome to...

6 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Price rises led by lettuce and bell peppers

Our comment last week that Iceberg Lettuce “is poised to climb higher” proved to be an understatement. Iceberg lettuce prices...

6 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Produce prices rise with moderate fire and hurricane disruptions

Unique events dominate the headlines this week, though fortunately having only a slight impact on prices. ProduceIQ Index: $0.73 /pound,...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Consumer demand keeps citrus prices high

Pandemic-induced consumer demand for citrus continues to produce strength to the orange and lemon markets. Buyers are also seeing higher...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Pepper demand remains elevated

Bell pepper prices are significantly higher than last year as the crop transitions from Mexico and desert areas to Central...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Bell pepper prices should drop as U.S. supplies rise

The bell pepper market remains elevated as Mexican supplies leave the market and U.S. production kicks into full gear. Overall...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Markon Crops Report: Holiday demand returns for many items

Many fruits and vegetables are starting to see stronger demand with some restaurants opening back up and Memorial Day holiday...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Markon crops report: Lettuce, strawberries offer high quality at low prices

Most crops have a hard time adjusting to changing demand, so the pandemic, which shut down most restaurant dining rooms...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Bell Pepper volume crashes to meet fading demand

Bell pepper prices dropped in half after the mid-March stay-at-home orders forced restaurants and institutions to close and consumers shifted...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy expands partnership with Perpetual Vegetable Co.

Seven years into their successful collaboration, Oppy BB #:116424 has extended its partnership with British Columbia-based greenhouse grower Randhawa farms,...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Pepper Lovers finds natural gas partner

PRESS RELEASE Pepper Lovers, a division of Growers Union, LLC, BB #:164332, Laredo, TX, started a partnership with Engie, a...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Hurricane Dorian heads for Southeast growing regions this weekend

Florida and Southeast citrus and vegetable grower-shippers are bracing for the first major hurricane of the season at a time...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Florida Study echoes Georgia concerns about lack of protections under USMCA

An Economic Impact Analysis from the University of Florida warns of significant losses for the Florida fresh produce industry if...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Report: Georgia economy could suffer “catastrophic” damage under current USMCA

Economic impact models released by the University of Georgia show potentially “catastrophic” damage to the state’s fresh produce industry under...

7 years ago 2 minute read

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