Bell pepper supplies are extremely limited due to freezing temperatures in Florida last January, combined with lower harvestable yields out of Mexico. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• Florida continues to see low volume
  • Expect very limited supplies through March
  • Stocks will increase a bit in late March, but will remain tight
• Mexican yields are low due to past poor weather
  • Rains in early February caused extreme humidity and promoted insect activity, which is hampering yields
  • The size profile is decreasing, as the season is past its mid-point
  • No. 1 grade supplies are scarce
  • Quality is average
• The California desert season will start in early April
• Expect strong demand and persistently high prices through March

Red Bells

• Mexican supplies are slowly increasing as growers start harvesting new fields
• Elevated markets are expected in April as some unripe red fields are being used now to fill green bell orders
• Quality is average
• Florida volume is low; suntans are minimal
• Expect steady markets next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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