IPR Fresh adds two new items

IPR Fresh, Rio Rico, Ariz., has sweet corn and chili peppers for the first time this season, said president Jose Luis Obregon.

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IPR Fresh, Rio Rico, Ariz., has sweet corn and chili peppers for the first time this season, said president Jose Luis Obregon.

The company started importing good-quality sweet corn in early December and will continue through March.

Obregon said the company will have sweet corn next season as well.

IPR Fresh started its chili pepper program in November and will continue through the first week of May.

The company also has bell peppers, squash, cucumbers and European cucumbers.

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