FLORIDA VEGGIES SUPPLY LOW

Published online: Mar 08, 2010
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Though Florida's vegetables have begun rebounding from prolonged freezing weather, buyers should expect significant supply gaps for green beans, potatoes and bell peppers.
Adam Lytch, operations manager for Raleigh, N.C.-based L&M Cos. Inc., which has growing operations in south, central and northern Florida, said the state hasn't seen favorable growing conditions outside of the January freezes.