Bell pepper markets are elevated due to weather, seasonal decline, and tight supplies. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available; packer label is being substituted as needed.

Green Bells

• Mexican supplies are tight due to cool evening temperatures and normal seasonal decline
  • All sizes and grades are available
  • Quality is mixed

• Florida volume has fallen due to the early February freezing conditions which caused bloom drop
• • New fields primarily consist of jumbo sizes (with good quality), while older fields are producing smaller/average quality peppers
  • This past weekend’s cold weather might delay additional spring crops due to start this week
• Expect prices to remain elevated in March

Red Bells

• Mexican production is steady this week
  • Large- and medium-size fruit are the most abundant
  • Supplies will tighten over the next few weeks as some growers are harvesting in advance to sell on the elevated green bell market
  • Quality is good
• Florida harvests only a small quantity of colored bells
• Canadian greenhouse harvesting has started with very low volume; deep color and high quality are being reported
• Expect prices to fluctuate over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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