While green bell pepper supplies are limited, red bell peppers are virtually nonexistent. Mexico is struggling to meet demand due to lower harvestable yields caused by past weather. Florida production is starting to increase, but overall volume is low. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green Bell Peppers are tight. MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are extremely limited; packer label will be substituted.

Red Bells

• Mexican supplies are extremely limited due to poor yields caused by past weather
  • Less acreage is available due to reverse color harvesting earlier in the season (unripe green bells)
  • Labor shortages due to Holy Week reduced production
  • Quality ranges from average to poor; color issues and over-ripeness are being reported in choice grade stocks
  • Buyers are advised to keep tight turns due to shorter shelf life
• Florida volume is extremely low; expect day-by-day pallet volume only
• Expect elevated prices through April

Green Bells

• Mexican supplies are tight
  • Holy week reduced overall production
  • Quality ranges from fair to average as growers harvest final fields
  • Choice grades and small/medium sizes are most prevalent
• The California desert season will start in mid-April
• The Florida production is increasing post-freeze, but supplies will remain limited through April
• Expect high markets until new regions are well established in late April

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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