Bell pepper markets are elevated due to past winter weather heavily impacting crops in Florida. Mexican growers are experiencing high demand and lowered production due to recent civil unrest. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• Florida has low volume due to late January freezing temperatures
  • Slow recovery is expected in late March/early April, weather permitting
• West and Central Mexican supplies are very light due to strong demand and low yields
  • Some growers are experiencing weevil insect pressure which reduce yields be feeding on plant leaves, flower buds, and fruit
  • Production was slightly lower this week due to cartel activity/civil unrest
  • Quality is fair to good depending on lot/region with choice grades are most available
• Expect high prices over the next two weeks

Red Bells

• Mexican supplies are light however new fields have started, improving overall quality
  • Demand remains high, especially on #1 grade fruit
  • Some growers are harvesting unripe red bell pepper fields early to take advantage of elevated green bell markets, potentially leading to a shorter red bell market later in the season
• Quality is mixed with best quality coming from new Culiacan fields
• Florida volume is low with only minimal pallet volume suntans available
• Expect markets to remain steady/elevated next week with a little relief in early March

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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